I just got your message. lol It seems we are playing message tag.
I will bow out of this conversation, I have said all I wanted to.
I have no hard feelings towards you or anyone for that matter.
Based on my experience and research I have my own opinions, and based on your experience you have your opinons. Its ok for us to not agree and I dont mind you having the last word. lol
Anyway---you dont know me, nor I you, but as a fellow human being, I mean no disrespect. :)
I'm bowing out too but . . . the brain chemistry connection was proven long ago. Sorry but I had to . . .
Ugh, you are relentless. lol Please pm me with link to prove that they can measure the chemical imbalances in the brain, and how they measure it. I would love to see this research.
Two fairly complete references. The first by the Arizona Supreme court
http://www.supreme.state.az.us/casa/prepare/adhd.html - also check out their section on Pharmacological Treatments.
The second is from the University of Arizona and is one of the more complete reports I have seen - almost too much info -
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/#Neurobiological - See the section on Neurobiological Theories: Pathophysiological Views and more specific info here http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/mri-imaging.htm
So far not seeing the proof.
There are organizations also in opposition to the psychiatric industry and pharma. I trust them. I have my own reasons why. I have my experiences and you have yours.
I guess we will just agree have to disagree. Its ok.
No hard feelings. :)
What I love about Sandman and why I find his posts so valuable is because they are well rounded with concrete things meant to help posters and their families. He has great ideas of actually what a family CAN do to help. Ideas on many levels with not one single agenda that he speaks of. I love those without an agenda that take each post individually and really put thought into what they have to offer. Several here at med help do that and I really want to thank them. I know, for example, that Margypops is antimedication but does not just post that. Instead, she also offers other ideas for a family. I think that is great and appreciate it.
I've been on the side of as a mother trying to figure out what is going on with my child. It can be difficult and having good ideas from other knowledgable people as to what you can do is really comforting.