Originally Posted by
bisous
I would not necessarily conclude that he needs more medication. The reason for this is that it appears to be working very well during the day. It is the "coming down" that seems to be a problem.
I agree with this. I’m no expert either but Ds3 has been on adhd meds for 6 years and it’s been a learning experience for both of us. What you describe as grumpy at the end of the day seems to me that he’s settling into the “boring and predictable” routine of school days now that the initial back-to-school novelty has worn off. Adhd kids don’t like boring and predictable. And he’s more likely to feel this and express this when he’s coming down from his meds.
Do you have him in behavioral therapy? If so, ask your therapist for some suggestions. Maybe it’s something you want to medicate for but maybe not. Learning to deal with boring and routine is something our kids are going to have to do. Many of their day-to-day activities for the rest of their lives are going to feel boring and routine. Jmho but it’s better if he learns healthy ways to accept and deal with this now. Also, he needs to learn better emotional regulation. How he expresses his frustration (instead of targeting loved ones to show his grumpiness) will be an important thing to learn too. That last fact I’ve learned all too well. HTH!
eta- if his school work is affected, then like watchingthemgrow said, I’d add in an afternoon booster pill.
Last edited by gatorsmom; 09-17-2021 at 08:34 AM.
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