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6 Jun 2011 @ 5:15 AM
sundaygirl34 Join Date: Mon 6th Jun 2011
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does medication stop the aggression?

Hi there, my 11 year old son has just been diagnosed with ADHD and they are starting him on medication this week. The main thing with him is his anger and destructive behaviour ( he hits people, smashes things up, wrecks the house etc) He also says no to every single thing he's asked to do now and gives a cheeky answer and throws things about, for example i asked him to take washing in for me the other night and he went mad and threw my younger son's potty across the room then slammed all the doors and just refused to do it. The slightest wee thing sets him off and its afeecting everyone and my two younger sons are scared. Will the medication help this behaviour? I was weary of putting him on it as i don't want thim to be a different person, just calmer and less violent. thanks.

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7 Jun 2011 @ 12:36 PM Reply # 1
Laurie Join Date: Tue 7th Jun 2011
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Medication and aggression

My son takes meds and has for a few years. He was very aggressive. He was suspended more than he was in school. We almost had to get rid of the pets since he was being mean to them also. It took patience to get the right meds. Every child is different so they should be evaluated thouroghly by a medical professional. He is not a zombie and everyone that he has met with meds says he is a great kid. He has also gotten his grades up from failing to almost honor role. He has not been suspended in over 2 years. Good luck. Do not let anyone tell you meds are terrible for children or feel guilty about giving them. AS parents we try to do the best we can for them. Sometimes meds is the best to keep them from getting hurt or hurting others.

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