Ritalin Yes Or No?

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I have information about Ritalin but has anyone had experience giving it to their child. My son is 7 and has just started taking Ritalin He complained about feeling different in his head and hearing sounds like screaming. I'm petrified, is this normal?

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I am an adult, and never took Ritalin as a youth so I can only speculate from my adult experience. Basically, Ritalin is a stimulant (not a methamphetamine), but it does increase Central Nervous System activity which can cause hallucinations at times. I wouldn't freak out at your son's symptoms unless they are continuously occurring (like every time he takes a tablet), and continue well after the adjustment phase (for me, 1-2 months). I am not saying that hearing screaming is normal, but it's kind of like putting on glasses when you've been nearsighted all your life. Things appear much more strongly and clearer than you were used to. I strongly suggest that you try the Extended Release (SR)form for Children. In my experience, it's not as powerful (so neither are the effects) and your child doesn't have to take pills all day; hence, much less habit forming which will become an issue with Ritalin otherwise, I can assure you... Good luck!

*PS--you might try some herbs like skullcap and milk thistle, etc. to help counteract symptoms of agitation/anxiety...

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Dear concerned mum:

i want to revise my first reply now that it has hit me that your son is only 7 yrs. old! None of my business, but 7 just seems too young! Please re-consider postponing treatment for ADHD until he's older. This is a tricky drug, and i really feel for children being locked into a life of drug dependency. Even though I was much older, i never intended to become dependent on medications all my life. In other words, don't be surprised if he later turns to drugs and other substances since, right now, his role models are teaching him that he can't handle things on his own. Again, it's my feeling that Ritalin is too strong for young Children (like, under 10...). Are you sure there aren't environmental factors contributing to his attention problems and behaviours?

All best!

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I'm 43 and 105kg
I was offered two in Thailand on holidays as a type of speed drug, I looked up some things before trying and I don't think young kids should be given this,
Your 7 year old would be about a 3rd of my body weight so he would have a much stronger feeling than me.
I took them individually on both nights and I felt a bit out there mentally, I'm now feeling not overly happy possibly a bit depressed.
I will eat loads of good fresh foods and exercise and never touch one of those again.
As for your son, please use nature.
Fresh foods and good experiences.
Hope this helps.

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