tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post2498056932292073093..comments2024-03-28T04:14:33.922-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: Don't Criticize Me For Giving My Kid ADHD MedicationAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-87666661357402788462018-04-28T00:21:00.907-06:002018-04-28T00:21:00.907-06:00I can only imagine the struggles to finding the ri...I can only imagine the struggles to finding the right medication. I didn't face that with ADHD but I watched my ex struggle with multiple different kinds of medications when it came to depression. Some of them did make her catatonic. And some didn't work at all. It's so hard sometimes when dealing with things like this.David Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117846660426958703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-63189061769187094862018-04-27T11:25:25.895-06:002018-04-27T11:25:25.895-06:00As a former educator, I definitely have seen the p...As a former educator, I definitely have seen the positive benefits of medication for ADHD! And I so agree there should be no judgement!kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567865947534064877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-82992505633184804762018-04-26T23:53:00.358-06:002018-04-26T23:53:00.358-06:00I think every child and family is different. I thi...I think every child and family is different. I think people spend too much time trying to impose judgments when the fact is that they dont have a right to do so. So i say do what works for your family and ignore the noise.Jennifer L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15115272618232120963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-800999049386218062018-04-26T19:21:05.517-06:002018-04-26T19:21:05.517-06:00Preach!!! I used to say already that parents alrea...Preach!!! I used to say already that parents already have enough on their plate ... and now that we have our own little one, even more that I can relate. Judging parents is not the way to go. I am glad things are better now for you and your family. I wish all moms and dads can get a break too from judgemental people.Angela Ricardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647516265674155626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-32747234422775279922018-04-26T14:37:26.296-06:002018-04-26T14:37:26.296-06:00I am so glad things are better for you all. You ar...I am so glad things are better for you all. You are doing right by him and every bodies right is different, so as long as you are not hurting him I say do what you need to do. Who are we to say anything?!!Serena H.http://www.god4bandme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-62408003056371147362018-04-26T13:42:40.033-06:002018-04-26T13:42:40.033-06:00Its pain for every parent to see their kids suffer...Its pain for every parent to see their kids suffer in pain, they go to any lengths to do anything for them. Nobody has any business judging them. They are doing for their well being. Nice Post. Thanks for sharing i spent while going through the post..it was emotional and refreshing at the same time..!Foodopiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054759741260965588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-5120864145573094442018-04-26T11:12:32.455-06:002018-04-26T11:12:32.455-06:00Awww, this post made me nearly cry! I salute how y...Awww, this post made me nearly cry! I salute how you wanted your child to be well and I can almost feel your struggle to look for the answers. I could only thank God that everything is better now. I still could not understand the fact that even giving meds to your kid is also subject for people's judgment. I super salute admire you as a Mom. This post could inspire many moms out there.Bethel Esmillarinhttp://www.travelberries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-28944391402591849252018-04-26T07:48:42.493-06:002018-04-26T07:48:42.493-06:00Others need to stop sticking their noses in other ...Others need to stop sticking their noses in other peoples business/situation. There's no judgement needed on someone and what medications they need to take for them to feel normal or help them out. It is sad to see how much people judge others even without knowing the full story. You are a wonderful mama for your son and he is lucky to have someone like you be at his side and keep him strong. Your son and your whole family are strong and full of love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593088171772114635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-4994319064079949512018-04-26T07:01:13.889-06:002018-04-26T07:01:13.889-06:00I love this article! I am one who chooses not to m...I love this article! I am one who chooses not to medicate my 11 year old but I know my kid and I have my reasons for it. I have worked with children with ADHD who have needed the medication and that's okay. ADHD runs rampant in my family. My son and two of his cousins have it. My niece and nephew, both teens now, have needed medication. My niece has stopped taking it but my nephew chooses to stay on it. I feel this way: At the end of the day we parents are doing what we think is best for our children. We know them best too so regardless of whether we medicate or not, we should support each other. I hope this article reaches those who cast judgement on something they don't understand.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189475705940533119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-86032979667010512952018-04-26T06:58:13.131-06:002018-04-26T06:58:13.131-06:00You do you! I think that this country would be muc...You do you! I think that this country would be much happier if we worried more about our personal lives than what others are doing. :-) joannabrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052954605454909120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-89974600828366932312018-04-26T05:37:07.505-06:002018-04-26T05:37:07.505-06:00I agree with you, it's your decision, you know...I agree with you, it's your decision, you know whats best for your boy!Miss Mentalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715939495183434788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66487368160938262642018-04-26T02:33:16.318-06:002018-04-26T02:33:16.318-06:00I dislike people who pretend to be experts in ever...I dislike people who pretend to be experts in every field of motherhood! Did they author a best-seller entitled "How to be a Mother?" OMG. I am so glad you told them off. We decide what we feel would be good for our kids, with the proper guidance of a medical professional. Our Family Worldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-11343266374519801142018-04-26T02:30:03.838-06:002018-04-26T02:30:03.838-06:00This is also considered mom shaming. You did what ...This is also considered mom shaming. You did what you think is best for Tommy and I think that's amazing and important. You're the mom and you shouldn't listen to anyone else. You know what will help him most. Good job for not letting others mess with your decisions.Carol Cassaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-79424196306550036412018-04-26T02:29:15.640-06:002018-04-26T02:29:15.640-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Soneiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791686410160418135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-26702866471939721692018-04-26T01:47:22.897-06:002018-04-26T01:47:22.897-06:00I am so glad to hear you chose to do what was best...I am so glad to hear you chose to do what was best for your child and your family and not what was best in the eyes of other people! Every child with ADHD is different and it really is inconsiderate of others to expect you not to medicate your child just because they aren't doing so themselves. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290290436673860235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-9421105208597291382018-04-25T20:04:29.530-06:002018-04-25T20:04:29.530-06:00Only parents know what's good for their child ...Only parents know what's good for their child and if you're a parent you also know that every single child is different. If it works for others, it doesn't mean it will work for you. People often forget that which is sad. I applaud you for doing this for Tommy. He deserves a good life and you're helping him do that.Ali Rosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319235450473166211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-74478623043072466832018-04-25T19:50:42.656-06:002018-04-25T19:50:42.656-06:00You know your child the best. I think people like...You know your child the best. I think people like to jump on others and criticize. Have faith in your choices and don't worry what others think.Marysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456903774725595861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-11224807676617652722018-04-25T19:01:29.142-06:002018-04-25T19:01:29.142-06:00in all honesty i've been on medication since i...in all honesty i've been on medication since i was 18 and while my mom was also criticized for that, she still made the best desicion for me and others can not judge on what they are not living. YOU ARE amazing!!! I am so happy he is doing better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302990115922039079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-56588887923847469002018-04-25T17:52:37.099-06:002018-04-25T17:52:37.099-06:00I've tried to talk to my daughter about gettin...I've tried to talk to my daughter about getting Abby put on this but she won't listen. She would do so much better in class if she could just sit still long enough to concentrate. Terri Beavershttps://shabbychicboho.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-75835342396219915032018-04-25T17:23:57.661-06:002018-04-25T17:23:57.661-06:00You did the right thing. I would do exactly the sa...You did the right thing. I would do exactly the same given I was on your situation, if that is the only way to help my child. Waren Jean Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380584597775272020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-33779014459026645882018-04-25T17:11:56.343-06:002018-04-25T17:11:56.343-06:00every parent has to make a decision about what to ...every parent has to make a decision about what to give their kid to help them thrive. I really believe that other parents need to mind their business and not get involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84885316073936282762018-04-25T16:22:43.366-06:002018-04-25T16:22:43.366-06:00I completely agree with you. It's your child a...I completely agree with you. It's your child and your business, no one should have the right to intervene with their opinions.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837241591357218269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-76117935029709800482018-04-25T14:43:03.370-06:002018-04-25T14:43:03.370-06:00wow, thanks for sharing your story. you have to ma...wow, thanks for sharing your story. you have to make your own decisions everyone has their own opinions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515748401920580996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-23906857536457063592018-04-25T12:40:18.144-06:002018-04-25T12:40:18.144-06:00I hate how everyone has an idea on how other peopl...I hate how everyone has an idea on how other people should raise their children. You know your child better than anyone else ever will. So you get to decide what works for you and them. Lisahttps://mythoughtsideasandramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-20428896122933129022018-04-25T12:33:40.813-06:002018-04-25T12:33:40.813-06:00I'd be more inclined to avoid medicine if it w...I'd be more inclined to avoid medicine if it were my kid - unless absolutely necessary, but then you wrote your son didn't complain and rather seems to be happy with taking it, so maybe people are exaggerating in their worries. Alessandrahttp://olipoly.netnoreply@blogger.com