Posted by Sulpicia on February 13, 2001, at 14:54:25
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for a 6 year old? Not FDA approved?, posted by JackD on February 12, 2001, at 23:41:33
> I'm not sure that we are reading the original post correctly -- in addition to
ADD/HD this child has a mood disorder. Obviously a mood disorder needs to be stabilized so the child can function.
If Wellbutrin works on ADD/HD as well, more's the better.And Jack D, I have ADD and I cannot begin to tell you what lack of diagnosis and proper treatment
did to my self-esteem. I knew that I was as smart or even smarter than my peers,
yet the fact that I had so much difficulty learning because my ability to focus
was not under my control really did a number on me. During college I really can't
figure out how I justified all the extra time I had to spend to get the work done.
Of course in grad school it became nearly life-threatening. I am very greatful for dx and tx with
adderall. If there is a way to prevent a child from losing their sense of self-esteem and
their enjoyment in learning and interacting with the world and the people within it,
IMHO, they should be given that opportunity. ADD is much more
than just not being able to focus. Early effective treatment is crucial.
S.
poster:Sulpicia
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