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18 Aug 2009 @ 2:32 PM
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When is Enough? How do you know if it's ADHD symptoms, 7 year old behaviour or medication side effects. My 7 year old was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined and dyslexia. I am very confused and overwhelmed. She is currently taking vyvanse and our education ressource person said that he dosage needs to be increased. When do you know enough is enough? Quote

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When is Enough?

How do you know if it's ADHD symptoms, 7 year old behaviour or medication side effects. My 7 year old was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined and dyslexia. I am very confused and overwhelmed. She is currently taking vyvanse and our education ressource person said that he dosage needs to be increased. When do you know enough is enough?

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19 Aug 2009 @ 2:17 PM Reply # 1
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Hard to Tell That is a difficult question to answer because it so subjective. What works for one ADHDer, may not work for another. Some ADHDers say nothing works. Ideally, you can trust your doctor enough to let her guide your daughter's ADHD treatment program. If you aren't into increasing her ADHD medication you might consider non-drug treatment or alternative treatments to supplement the drugs. Good luck, Dena Quote Last edited by ADDitude Editor : 19 Aug 2009 @ 2:21 PM. Reason:

19 Aug 2009 @ 2:17 PM Reply # 1

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Hard to Tell

That is a difficult question to answer because it so subjective. What works for one ADHDer, may not work for another. Some ADHDers say nothing works. Ideally, you can trust your doctor enough to let her guide your daughter's ADHD treatment program.

If you aren't into increasing her ADHD medication you might consider non-drug treatment or alternative treatments to supplement the drugs.

Good luck, Dena

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