tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878675598932751971.post3505917531750432138..comments2023-04-13T04:11:26.272-04:00Comments on Long Party of Five: My GirlKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11521538010231861381noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878675598932751971.post-265907858996578432012-07-19T02:28:55.191-04:002012-07-19T02:28:55.191-04:00I'm sorry, Kristin. I know this is hard. I r...I'm sorry, Kristin. I know this is hard. I really agree with the comment above. I think it's a bigger deal to us as parents with a child that has a diagnosis that makes them "different" in some way. I've found that sharing Andrew's diagnosis has just brought more understanding from people and not judgement, like I originally feared. I think the stigma of ADHD isn't what it once was. I've been reading "Right Brained Children in a Left Brained world" by Jeffrey freed. It's a good read so far and I'd recommend it. <br /><br />And I understand what you're saying about the daily frustrations that come with this diagnosis. It can be maddening ~ especially when in a hurry. One of the things that helps me is to think about the world from Andrew's perspective and how he must feel trying to first overcome his body/mind before he can do/learn something. That helps my patience a little to try to maintain that perspective. Hang in there and stay the course. I hope the medication helps Anna bring some peace to her little mind and to your household as well. Take care.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168032909295193022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878675598932751971.post-417330124105347222012-07-17T15:11:21.455-04:002012-07-17T15:11:21.455-04:00Now that you have an answer, the processing of inf...Now that you have an answer, the processing of information can take place. Once you start to see the changes in her that you haven't seen take place yet you will know that you made the right decision. Since ADHD is a fairly common diagnosis, I don't think she will be judged as much, or as badly, as you think. I think that is just a fear that you have because you want to protect her. You've handled her this far you can handle the rest of it, but now the road will be an easier one. I, too, could have used more patience with my children, especially yesterday when they decided that instead of eating supper they would throw fish sticks and mashed potatoes at each other. I did make them clean it up though. You will do just fine.<br />-JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320193624265198400noreply@blogger.com