Posted by TheOutsider on February 19, 2004, at 9:33:25
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by B2chica on February 19, 2004, at 8:44:20
I think Utopizen put things a lot better than I ever could.
But I'd just like to ADD (know pun intended)my own thoughs.
I think you are doing exactly the right thing by taking your sons problems seriesly.
I'm sad to hear that your husband doesn't, although its all to common. I had a similar experience with my pairents, particularly my mother. When I triad to explain to her why I was self medicating for my ADD, she said I was looking for ways to avoid having to try!
I actually believed her, and began to wonder if I was just 'lazy'.
My dad wasn't especially supportive either to begin with, although he has since changed his mind.As a result I became sevearly depressed, and almost had a breakdown before I plucked up the courage to go and see a private doctor on my own iniative! I had to go privately because adult ADD is not really recognised in the UK.
It is really important that you are there for your son, especially if your husband is not so supportive.
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