[TheNewGirl]

My daughter has ADHD (the inattentive subtype, which presents more like an extremely high functioning autistic).

Like many parents I had HUGE guilt about her going on medication but within a week of her starting I was blown away by the change in her and any doubts I had about the existence of the disorder or the diagnosis were gone. She stayed on medication for about 2 years and then this recent year asked to stop because she feels it hampers her creativity and it does hamper her growth. Given this was both a mature and rational request her Dr. and I agreed it was worth trying so long as it doesn't seriously hamper her grades. It's been a bit bumpy since she came off but we've been able to find some ways to make it work now that she's old enough to have some insight into her own behavior and correct it consciously.

On a side note, there's been major headway made in ADHD medications in the last couple of years and they aren't as drastic as they once were. Most people think of ritalin but there's far more stable alternatives now.