Sonia Gray
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And so you may need more.
And look, I think it's
on average about five different tweaks of medication and trying different ones and different delivery systems.
And I think this is really important for people to know about ADHD medication.
Just because the, let's say you're taking Ritalin, that's methylphenidate, but there are also different brand names.
They are not the same.
The delivery system is different.
Often when they run out of a particular, let's say they run out of concerto, they'll give you something else.
And people have terrible experiences because that is not right for them.
And so I think that's really important to know and important to know that, you know, they'll probably try you on the first one.
It tends to be ritual and they'll try you on first.
If that doesn't work, that doesn't mean medication is not right for you.
You know, it's a real process and you have a right to keep going back.
The problem is, especially as a parent, and I know we've been in similar situations which...
Essentially, we were both in crisis at various stages with our daughters.
And every new thing, every shiny new thing, every shiny new medication, you're like, this is it.