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Oh yes, looks like I mixed up two people you were talking about. Sorry for that! I'm glad that some of what I had to say was still helpful. > As for my son it
by pxc 4y ago
Oh yes, looks like I mixed up two people you were talking about. Sorry for that! I'm glad that some of what I had to say was still helpful.
> As for my son it is quite clear he has ADHD and I indeed support him in every way I can. Currently that is not via medication however not because I object to it but because he only has one kidney[.] [...] [F]or now we are trying to help develop tools (both mental and physical) to provide a supportive environment for him and it seems to be working quite well.
FWIW I think the non-medical tools are the harder things to get going and the more essential. And because stimulant medication's efficacy is affected a lot by how structured the environment is, it tends to be a less decisive tool in college and in professional life than it is in elementary school or high school. So if you're having success and seeing progress without meds, I think that's likely to continue and to help make sure he has the right habits to make the meds actually effective for him in adulthood if that's what he needs.
> I have to admit I have huge anxieties of my own as to whether I am doing a good job in supporting him but I am trying to do everything I can.
To me you sound thoughtful, flexible, and caring in your approach to understanding and supporting your son. I think that is sure to make a huge, positive difference, no matter what.