Posted by Diane on May 10, 2000 at 17:47:37:

In Reply to: Re: Why are so many parents shoving meds down their kid's throats?? You're only setting them up for a life of hell! posted by dee on April 01, 2000 at 01:35:25:

Well my little girl was 4 years old when we found out she was ADHD.We put her on Ritlin due to the fact she was out of control.4yrs latter we found out she is Bipolar PPD and LD and ADHD.Tell me not use use meds is crazy.Without her meds she would be in the hospital.It has taken a long time to try and find out what was wrong.She would throw anything near by when she got set off.And brother is Low Vision and he would get hurt so would I.Now she can have some what of a normal life.It is very hard to get her to take her meds in the morning.She is on 20mg of Adderall and Depkane 2 x day.250 mg. I just found out I am Adhd with other things going on and am on meds I feel great for the first time in my life.And am very happy and am more helpful for my children.Until you walk my shoes,No one should say meds are no good for KIDS.As for school they have her in A EMR clas trying to fight the system to get a better plan for her.She by no means is EMR. feel free to email DNICK33@aol.com