When I originally started this blog, I had intended to work through the difficulties of being laid off. I think I'll expand on it now, especially seeing as there's not much to talk about regarding "living in the world of the formerly employed." But I AM struggling with some parenting issues. So I might as well write about those, and perhaps doing so will help me. If I get some great advice along the way... even better!
ADHD
I'm sure every being in the northern hemisphere is familiar with the term. It's a term often used to describe just about any misbehavior on the part of a boy. It's also a real disorder. I had thought we were living in the gray; our son can be so difficult and challenging. Now the school is recommending he get tested. I guess to be perfectly honest, I've been expecting we get this request since preschool.
I'm terrified to give him meds. I don't say this to minimize or belittle anyone who does give their child ADHD meds, but I am terrified to alter my son's brain chemistry. He's a brilliant child. Objectively speaking, he's brilliant. Would meds open up his brain or dull it? Will they make him more susceptible to addiction in the future, or will they unlock more potential? Are meds "the easy way out" or is my pride preventing me from helping him? I suppose all these questions are normal for most parents as they approach this diagnosis. (For the record, I'll drop dead of a heart attack from surprise if he is NOT diagnosed as ADHD).
Failure?
Mostly... today I feel like a failure. I got my first COBRA insurance bill, parents in the neighborhood have spoken to us about our son's behavior, and I'm just generally feeling like a lump. I failed enough professionally to be seen as expendible, it seems as if everyone hates my kid, and I'm not really rocking the housewife thing.
Dietary options
I've been researching the ADHD thing quite a bit the past month and came across Dr. Bob today. I'm sure there are other like minded practitioners out there, but Dr Bob is the guy I found. At any rate, he proffers a higher protein, sugar free diet with flaxseed oil. His book was not available from my nearby Borders, so I'll oder it. In the meantime, I've purchased the flaxseed oil and a couple other supplements he's talked about. Can't hurt, right? Another element of the diet/lifestyle is the elimination of trans-fats.
Prayers are appreciated
I know God is in control, and that things will work out just fine, but I'm having a hard time with the now. Any prayers are very appreciated.
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