I'm also not sure that I'm innately opposed to rx ADD meds either, we just tried other things first and they seemed to work. The main reason we didn't go with the rx version first was b/c dd also has anxiety and they can increase that and b/c she is extremely small and doesn't have the best appetite and stimulants can reduce appetite.
There are non-stimulant options that don't have the anxiety/appetite side effects. This has been very helpful with my DS. If you are willing to consider meds, this is a possible route...
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