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We'll never know of course. But decades later now that I have access to these medications I can actually achieve my goals enough of the time to feel ok about myself.
But yeah, complacency in school, totally.
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We'll never know of course. But decades later now that I have access to these medications I can actually achieve my goals enough of the time to feel ok about myself.
But yeah, complacency in school, totally.
This was for ONE adhd medication and the risk was only increased for the initial 90 days... and then went back to baseline.
Also worth noting for those less familiar with medication names, methylphenidate is sold under the brand names Ritalin and Concerta.
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It doesn't make children complacent. It made me stop kicking the shit out of my classmates every day. School is very important. I was depriving myself and others of an education and those other kids shouldn't have to put up with nuisances like me.
My parents were given a choice: put me in special ed classes or medication. They didn't want me to be treated differently so they chose medication. I think it was a good call.
Considering stimulants (generally, but also specific ones) only work for a portion of people that try it, I find this very unsurprising. The increase isn't that big and probably down to a mixture of disappointment and side effects without the main effects. It's one of the main reasons doctors prescribe different stimulants. I've personally heard every mutation of "This one worked for me but the other one gave me bad…
This study focused specifically on methylphenidate, one of many medications prescribed for ADHD. The title should be adjusted accordingly, as the current title is ambiguous and potentially misleading.
Common brands: Quillivant XR, Daytrana, QuilliChew ER
Wikipedia has quite a lot of information on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate
Considering stimulants (generally, but also specific ones) only work for a portion of people that try it, I find this very unsurprising. The increase isn't that big and probably down to a mixture of disappointment and side effects without the main effects. It's one of the main reasons doctors prescribe different stimulants. I've personally heard every mutation of "This one worked for me but the other one gave me bad…
Or maybe we do and I've never been privy to this knowledge nor provided such a test.
This study focused specifically on methylphenidate, one of many medications prescribed for ADHD. The title should be adjusted accordingly, as the current title is ambiguous and potentially misleading.
The study also does not claim to show a causal relationship.
Children are supposed to be outside moving 8-12 hours a day, have you seen puppies? They need something similar. Instead many parents give their children tablets, plop them in front of the TV and do something else. Kick them into the back yard or go throw a ball with them.
Every child I know diagnosed with ADHD had parents who didn't want to deal with them. Bringing them to the gym, to the park, playing in the backyard; it's a lot of work. Kids who have trouble focusing are likely tired and overstimulated. Reduce the number of toys, remove TV / tablets, and send them outside. It'll probably solve itself.
As an experiment, look at the people you know on medication (or ask), look at the troubled children, etc. I guarantee you'll see the same trend: single parent home, started medication at an early age, regular therapist appointments, etc. They're unhappy and need depressants, ADHD medication, etc.
It's not always the case, but it's a trend. People who are diagnosed with ADHD at a younger age likely have parents who just don't want / know how to deal with issues. Mental health "experts" treat the symptoms via medication, but the underlying issue(s) just continue to fester.
What we really need is a strong emphasis on family development, courses built around it and support groups. Parents naturally do this, but I think it's been severely broken down the past 50-60 years and is getting exponentially worse. As such we see more: single parent homes, abundance of medication, reduction in religion and adult social clubs, etc.
Considering stimulants (generally, but also specific ones) only work for a portion of people that try it, I find this very unsurprising. The increase isn't that big and probably down to a mixture of disappointment and side effects without the main effects. It's one of the main reasons doctors prescribe different stimulants. I've personally heard every mutation of "This one worked for me but the other one gave me bad…
The study is useful as something to watch for when using medication, not for avoiding medication. We already know starting antidepressants has an increased suicide risk.
I of course know that this is how it's meant to be used.
But having gone through ADHD and trans healthcare I know everything that looks like ammo will be used as ammo. Even the things that explicitly state they are not ammo. By healthcare professionals and those that want to enact change on a higher level.
Though, being fair, those are thoughts other people will direct at those with ADHD as well.
So, I took a flouroquinolone and had a text book reaction. 50+ physicians later at mayo and other top US hospitals and I was gaslighted more than helped in any way. I am now in a group for sufferers and meet new people daily, who took the drug and the doctor completely dismissed their neurological issues as anxiety.
After sending documents to my primary he agreed that I suffered an ADR and stopped prescribing it completely unless no other options exist.
"Health care providers/professionals (HCPs) play a critical role in ADR surveillance. Only 6% of all ADRs are reported and under-reporting acts as great impedance in exchange of drug information." https://www.ijbcp.com/index.php/ijbcp/article/view/1652