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symphony
Yeah, I bet Mary DID want you to be working again on Saturday. LOL
As for Jamie, I think I would talk to other parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD before rushing into medications (which you said you will not be).
posted by
Joe_Love
on October 9, 2005 at 7:42 AM
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Thank you MayB
Yes I am going to miss it a lot, its always nice to run off somewhere. take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 5, 2005 at 1:35 PM
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Symphony, I'm pleased to hear that you have some answers. It sounds like a good plan to go for the holidays. I expect you'll miss your bolthole. Good news about the gig
posted by
Azur
on October 5, 2005 at 12:51 PM
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Thank you all so much for your comments...I truly appreciate them so much
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 5, 2005 at 12:45 PM
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Hi Symphony
my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD around age 4. He had it pretty bad....still does for that matter:-) But he is 35, a good husband and great Dad to 2 boys (one is his clone:-) has a great job, makes a very good living and is a terrific human being.
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on October 5, 2005 at 12:32 PM
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Symphony.....
Hi.. I am glad that you are finding help. I was going to suggest a diet but as I read on I realize that has been done. I wish you the best with your difficult situation and I do hope you don't have to resort to the drugs. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 5, 2005 at 11:39 AM
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Hi, Symphony.....
I'm glad to hear that you know what Jamie's problem is, but I'm sorry to hear that he has one. I do wish him well, as well as you!
Take care. 
posted by
MaggieMae
on October 5, 2005 at 11:26 AM
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Symphony
I am also very glad you found help for Jamie! From now on just take things one day at a time and it will all work out
posted by
cosy
on October 5, 2005 at 11:04 AM
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Symphony,
I'm glad you found help for your Jamie. Best wishes to you.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 5, 2005 at 10:54 AM
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Symphony--
There are so many opinions, "expert" and otherwise on this. I would exhaust every natural avenue, and only go to a drug as a very last resort. You will handle it, but it takes a support system.
Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on October 5, 2005 at 10:14 AM
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Hold off from the drugs as long as you can.
I just have a real hard time believing that in the last ten years, millions of kids suddenly need elephantine doses of Ritalin every day or they're going to get distracted on their bikes and get run over by garbage trucks.
Hang in there and take care!
posted by
strat
on October 5, 2005 at 7:59 AM
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Good to hear they won't be medicating him Symph...
...he's too young for that. Having him in nursery school will be good for him and good for you! Thanks for the update!
posted by
ginnieb
on October 5, 2005 at 7:23 AM
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Symphony...I'm glad they won't be treating him with medication. His tiny
little system isn't developed enough to introduce such things. I'm glad you will be changing his diet. I'd also like to suggest keeping him active in any type of group exercise or sports activity. My niece was diagnosed ADHD when she was 7 and, unfortunately they chose to medicate her at the time...she is now 16. I do send my prayers as I'm sure this will be quite a challenge to you and your family!~
posted by
Masky
on October 5, 2005 at 6:54 AM
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Thanks for stopping by...
Hope you have a fun day!
posted by
Hammock_Noweilz
on October 5, 2005 at 6:42 AM
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Getting professional help sounds very good. Hope everything works out well.
B.
posted by
A-and-B
on October 5, 2005 at 6:33 AM
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>:-} ADHD runs in my family, and as of now two of my sons are on meds
for it. One will probably come off soon. The other has been on for about 3 years. I worked with him and tried to put off medication for as long as i could but it was really bad, especially at school, for him nothing else seems to help. He sees a doc regularly and I am hoping to put him into a camp locally next summer that has a program designed to help these kids learn more about themselves and how to cope. He is much more aware now than before and I think may learn to deal with his difficulty without the meds in the next year or so. I hope so anyhow.
posted by
wiserabbit
on October 5, 2005 at 6:22 AM
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Symphony
So glad to hear things are going well and that you are getting some answers. I'm also very happy to read your blog this morning. I must still be asleep as many of the blogs I've looked at are not making sense to me.
posted by
jojostar
on October 5, 2005 at 5:45 AM
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a suggestion
One thing you might consider for him (depending on his age) is putting him on a daily schedule. Make sure he gets up at the same time, gets dressed at the same time, brushes teeth at the same time...ect. I am only suggesting this because this is what has worked for me....well most of the time. I have ADD (I'm 26) and I literally have to write EVERYTHING down otherwise I can't function. Routines really help.
posted by
thatsoldierswife
on October 5, 2005 at 5:44 AM
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