“this didn’t happen to me therefore it happens to nobody” When I was in 3rd grade they pumped me so full of Concerta that I immediately became silent in class, so silent I lost most of my friends that knew me as the talkative class clown, and stunted my social ability lasting to this day 25 years later. Not saying this is the norm, just saying it is indeed a possibility

I’m not forcing anyone not to take them, and I’m not judging people that do in any way shape or form. I think it’s great that it works so well for so many people. I’m still going to voice my concerns because it’s important to remember they’re not perfect and they aren’t the best solution for everyone. I wish someone spoke up for me about that when I was a child and no one was listening to me about the issues I was having with the meds. To me, it’s not ok to assume every single person with ADHD will benefit from meds. Especially children.

I’ll shame meds all day long because I am pissed off they force fed me them starting at age 7. I was strongly effected by the side effects to the point I truly believe it fucked my brain up a bit, but nobody seemed to care because I was quieter during class. I wasn’t given a choice in the matter. I think it’s ok to be against meds, and it’s ok to be for them. They can do amazing things but they’re not a fix all solution for everyone.