we give DS some Mt Dew in the afternoon when his meds start to wear off. I don't give him too much but put it in a small glass where it looks full when even when there's not much. We know its starting to wear off when he starts humming and singing loudly; asking questions repetitively. The caffeine in Mt Dew has the opposite effect on him and calms him down as we observed. I was doubtful when his pedia first suggested Mt Dew instead of increasing his dose; but I gave it a try and it works. He's doing great in school. We wean him off meds in the summer when we have lots of activities for him to spend his energy. We put him back on meds 3 days before school starts. so far, so good. Meds has been our lifesaver after we've tried other alternatives.
I think DH and I both have ADD but we weren't diagnosed back then. I don't know how I coped but I remember getting punished a lot for 'misbehavin' when I was a child. DH says the same thing. Surprisingly, DD didn't have issues as a child, DS got the full concentrate :lol:
I think DH and I both have ADD but we weren't diagnosed back then. I don't know how I coped but I remember getting punished a lot for 'misbehavin' when I was a child. DH says the same thing. Surprisingly, DD didn't have issues as a child, DS got the full concentrate :lol: