ADD, ADHD "Mom, I hate my meds!"

As mother of 3 boys, all of which have been diagnosed with ADHD, this house is crazy fun, we struggle for organization, and most of us are amazing multi-taskers!  Actually, I am quite sure my husband and I both have Adult ADHD too!

As educators, we were trained in college in the era of medicating everyone with ADHD or ADD.  And we did have 2 of our children on medications.  1 of the boys did fine in school, and learned to control impulsivity.  Well, he is  learning everyday - as I am too! :)


Now, 10 years later, we know more about the condition, what triggers it, how to manage it, what foods to avoid, how to be self-aware, and how to set up systems in our home to help us worry less and remember more. 


What killed me is when William Jr came home and said,

 "Mom, I'm funnier when I don't take my medicine." Everyday he said, "Mom, I don't want to take my medicine." It broke my heart.  He is an awesome kid with a super sense of humor!  

Tyler was diagnosed, and they recommended Vyvance.  My husband, I and my mother-in-law all literally cried when we saw his precious personality completely go away.  He was a freaking zombie!  We pulled that in less than 1 week and switched to Aderall XR - which did nothing for him. 

No mother likes to medicate her children, but you do what you have to do for them to survive and thrive in school.

Then... insurance started jacking up the price for the drugs, making them completely affordable. I mean to the tune of $150-$250 for a month's supply for the boys.
When we as a family began drinking the Pink Drink for better health, we heard stories of people using Plexus Slim for adults with ADHD.  The boys began to notice a difference as well!! *Disclaimer: Plexus Slim is not indicated for children under age 18.    

Neither kids are taking their ADHD meds anymore, and they are sooooo happy!  They ask me every morning for Plexus - unless they go ahead and make it themselves.
By the way, it's way cheaper than what we were paying for drugs, and with so many more benefits - regular bowels, better sleep, reduced anxiety over school mean healthier kids. WmJr always had the sniffles - even after sinus surgery in 8th grade. Now he does not!!  His skin is clearer and he is a happy Senior! And I am a Happy Mom!
Learn all you can. Medications absolutely have their place. For my family, ADHD is no longer one of those places.

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