My son's been on ADHD meds, Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers off and on since around 8. Currently he's on an antidepressant. We saught help after he made an attempt on his life. He's always had major control over the meds he takes and recently went back to the dr. to try again after almost a year off all meds. I know the risks of meds but have they tried mood stabilizers?

As a kid I begged to be on meds and told nothing was wrong with me except I'm a brat. I really feel it should be up to them but if they do take meds they have to do it for at least a year to get the right combo. That's the deal I have with my son.

Therapy and flexible schooling is a must for my son. Do your kids have IEP's? Are they in traditional school?