ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
I have two sons, 6 and 8 who have been taking adderall for about 8 months. They had improved greatly with the medication and like many others had trouble sleeping. We began using melatonin to help them sleep and it worked very well for that purpose. My wife is also a pharmacy technician and was discussing our sons with the pharmacist.
He was alarmed that we were giving the boys melatonin with the adderall as melatonin is also a stimulant. Both of the boys, while doing great in school work, still had some behavioral problems. As soon as we stopped the melatonin, those completely went away at school. They have a rating card of 16 possible points and in the two weeks before Christmas break, the boys have only missed three of the possible 320 points. Sometimes they do have problems going to sleep, however, even on those days they wake up refreshed and have had great days at school. I would seriously consider re-checking with your pharmacist to make sure melatonin is the right thing to do. I started giving my kids melatonin from things I have read here. It works, but in my sons case, it took away from the overall use of the medication.
He was alarmed that we were giving the boys melatonin with the adderall as melatonin is also a stimulant. Both of the boys, while doing great in school work, still had some behavioral problems. As soon as we stopped the melatonin, those completely went away at school. They have a rating card of 16 possible points and in the two weeks before Christmas break, the boys have only missed three of the possible 320 points. Sometimes they do have problems going to sleep, however, even on those days they wake up refreshed and have had great days at school. I would seriously consider re-checking with your pharmacist to make sure melatonin is the right thing to do. I started giving my kids melatonin from things I have read here. It works, but in my sons case, it took away from the overall use of the medication.
So your telling me were selfish to want our children to get the 8 hours of sleep they need to be able to function? They we do not have the patience or tolerance that good partents need? Who are YOU to judge ANYONE??? You walk through all the postings puting poision in the 'support' and I am beginning to think just for the fun of it.
My child will stay up for DAYS!!! with out the melatonin - which is NOT a 'prescrbed drug' it is a natural suppliment that your body makes. So just stop. You seem to think you know it all - but you no nothing - educate yourself on ADHD B4 you pass judgement on ANY PARENT!!!!