Medication | Perfectly Imperfect Family https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/tag/medication/ Embracing Imperfection, Celebrating Family Togetherness Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:51:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 133638352 Why My Son Stopped Taking ADHD Medication: The Pilot Dream https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/why-my-son-stopped-taking-adhd-medication-the-pilot-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-my-son-stopped-taking-adhd-medication-the-pilot-dream https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/why-my-son-stopped-taking-adhd-medication-the-pilot-dream/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/?p=9796 When my son told me he couldn't be a pilot because he has ADHD, I was shocked. After researching the FAA requirements, we discovered he'd need to be off medication for four years and pass extensive neuropsychological testing. Here's what we learned about ADHD, medication, and pursuing a pilot career.

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]]> https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/why-my-son-stopped-taking-adhd-medication-the-pilot-dream/feed/ 0 9796 Our Experience When Our Son Stopped Taking His ADHD Medication https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/our-experience-when-our-son-stopped-taking-his-adhd-medication/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-experience-when-our-son-stopped-taking-his-adhd-medication https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/our-experience-when-our-son-stopped-taking-his-adhd-medication/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/?p=9788 My son has been on medication for his ADHD for about ten years. I believe strongly that it helped him with his focus and attention, especially during school. This article is about why our son made the decision to stop taking his medication and what that experience was like for our family. This isn't an article on not having your child on medication.

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]]> https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/our-experience-when-our-son-stopped-taking-his-adhd-medication/feed/ 0 9788 Should You Medicate Your Child for ADHD? https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/should-you-medicate-your-child-for-adhd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-medicate-your-child-for-adhd https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/should-you-medicate-your-child-for-adhd/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 05:52:15 +0000 https://perfectlyimperfectfamily.com/?p=345 Deciding whether to medicate your child for ADHD is a personal choice. After consulting with a specialist, we chose to medicate our son. The medication improved his focus, but we closely monitor for side effects, like reduced appetite and sleep issues. Communication with him and his doctor has been key in finding the right approach.

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