Posted by JackD on February 13, 2001, at 16:07:03
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for a 6 year old? Not FDA approved?, posted by Sulpicia on February 13, 2001, at 14:54:25
You don't have to tell me, I know what it was like. And you're talking about having to work harder in college and such, and I agree, at that point psychoactive medications are definitely a wise option. All I'm saying is at the age of 6 God knows if ANYTHING is wrong with her child. How many little kids do you know that were extremely moody, inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, or just expressed bizarre behavior? These can be symptoms of a mental disorder or just that of early youth. I'm simply suggesting this woman wait at least until the child is a little further developed to make a proper diagnosis and apply medical treatment. That's all.
> > I'm not sure that we are reading the original post correctly -- in addition to
> ADD/HD this child has a mood disorder. Obviously a mood disorder needs to be stabilized so the child can function.
> If Wellbutrin works on ADD/HD as well, more's the better.
>
> And Jack D, I have ADD and I cannot begin to tell you what lack of diagnosis and proper treatment
> did to my self-esteem. I knew that I was as smart or even smarter than my peers,
> yet the fact that I had so much difficulty learning because my ability to focus
> was not under my control really did a number on me. During college I really can't
> figure out how I justified all the extra time I had to spend to get the work done.
> Of course in grad school it became nearly life-threatening. I am very greatful for dx and tx with
> adderall. If there is a way to prevent a child from losing their sense of self-esteem and
> their enjoyment in learning and interacting with the world and the people within it,
> IMHO, they should be given that opportunity. ADD is much more
> than just not being able to focus. Early effective treatment is crucial.
> S.
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