ParentsCN: Medical

I feel guilty for medicating my child

maya~
1mo ago
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Pediatrician recommended ADHD medication. It genuinely helps my kid focus. But I feel guilty: Am I taking the easy way out? Should I try harder with behavior strategies? Is medication 'cheating'?

I know it helps. Shame says I'm failing by using it.

If your child is on medication, how did you get past the guilt? How do you know it's the right choice?

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nikhil~
1mo ago

It gets easier as you learn their signals. You're early in the curve, not failing at it.

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aarti~
1mo ago

Sending you a lot of warmth. Threads like this are why this place exists.

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