Tag: medication
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When Your Brain Goes “Hoo-Hoo”
Lately, Boy1 has been raising a finger to the side of his head, twirling it around, and saying, “hoo-hoo” — that familiar gesture for “crazy.” It makes me giggle every time, but it also tugs at my heart a little. I can’t help but wonder if he’s more aware than…
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The Med Check Shuffle
To the moms who forget to schedule their kids’ med check appointments—I see you. And I’m guessing this view is one you’ve seen before, too. Boy1 has been taking methylphenidate for over a year now, and it has done absolute wonders for him. He went from impulsive, aggressive behaviors to…
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Metadate
Deciding whether or not to medicate your child is an intensely personal decision, fraught with considerations and weighing of pros and cons. No parent takes this choice lightly. After much thought, we decided to try medication to address Boy1’s attention-deficit symptoms. This decision wasn’t easy. We’ve heard concerns about how…
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Seizures
The term “seizure” can sound frightening and intense, but Boy1’s seizures are surprisingly subtle and gentle. Over the summer, I took the boys to a birthday party at a park. One moment, Boy1 was happily playing with the other kids, and the next, he walked away with a determined stride.…
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