I asked him how he has been feeling lately. He happily said "Great!!" I asked how he felt when he was on the other meds and he said "not good" so I probed a bit more. He said that he didn't feel like himself. He didn't like feeling different. I wouldn't like that either.
He really and truly is a more mellow guy too. He seems more at ease with everything that he does, decisions he makes and even leaving the house.
Even though I get so frustrated with him I feel a much stronger bond with him. We've had to work so hard at understanding each other. I've had to learn to let him make choices, right and wrong. He's had to accept the consequences that has come with each one and so have I. I've had to learn to step back, take time to listen and give him a chance.
He is so kind and tender hearted. He's quick to tell me he loves me. I love him more than he'll ever know and I am so grateful for what I've learned from him.
4 comments:
You are such a wonderful and loving mom!!
So glad that things are going better...for Calvin and for you. I love his spirit and the picture capture that perfectly!
I'm glad thinks are working out for both of you! Love your family!
I'm so glad you hung in there with the meds!! Sometimes it takes a little (or a lot) of time to find the right med(s)at the right dosages. But I'll tell you from experience, when you do, it makes all the difference for your child and for you as his parent. You finally get to see the "real" Calvin. ADHD is a really difficult thing to deal with.(Medicated or not.) I commend you for hangin' in there with him! You're a great mom, Kim and Calvin is a great kid!Keep up the good work!
p.s. CHADD of Utah has a great 10 week course for parents of ADHD children and Jordan School District Community Education also has a 10 week class for parents. I'd especially recommend the CHADD courses!
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