E9: To medicate or not to medicate? That is the question...

The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother

Confession: I can’t imagine what it would have been like to parent my son without the help of medication to manage his symptoms of ADHD and ODD. I explain that although I am no expert and I believe this is a decision not to be taken lightly, medication certainly helped Lane. I don't judge families who don't medicate their child; I ask that you not judge those of us who do.

In this episode:

*medications help me with my depression

*my stop-gap meds for anxiety last spring

*Lane's teacher's description of him once he was on ADHD meds

*years later started meds for mood swings due to ODD

*unsolicited opinions of others

*parenting strategies, in addition to medication

My audacious intent for this podcast is to be a beacon of hope for parents and guardians like me, who are raising wounded children and doing their best to stay afloat. I have found my way from surviving to thriving and you can, too!

SHOWNOTES

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ADHD vs. ODD: Similarities and Differences

Three Most Common Mental Health Illnesses in Adopted Children

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

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