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Subject My experience with being prescribed meds in the early 70's while in grade school.

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My teacher recommended my parents put me on a medication for hyperactivity,  which for some reason my pediatrician gladly prescribed.   I kept getting out of my seat and going to the front of the class.  That's it.  I wouldn't stay in my seat.

I remember after starting the meds I'd cry over nothing.   I'd get upset at the slightest thing.   I was very depressed.

I was an advanced reader.  I could easily read books 4th graders read when I was in first grade.  That's when the meds started.   At some point someone paid enough attention to realize I was holding my nose almost against the book in order to read the smaller print in the higher level books.

My mom had my eyes checked.   I was severely nearsighted.   I got glasses,  and my mom threw out the meds.

In just the short time I was on medication it had very negative side effects.
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I remember when having to take 'Meds' in school meant you were weird

Now, If you don't take 'Meds' you're an outcast

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Original Message My teacher recommended my parents put me on a medication for hyperactivity, which for some reason my pediatrician gladly prescribed. I kept getting out of my seat and going to the front of the class. That's it. I wouldn't stay in my seat.

I remember after starting the meds I'd cry over nothing. I'd get upset at the slightest thing. I was very depressed.

I was an advanced reader. I could easily read books 4th graders read when I was in first grade. That's when the meds started. At some point someone paid enough attention to realize I was holding my nose almost against the book in order to read the smaller print in the higher level books.

My mom had my eyes checked. I was severely nearsighted. I got glasses, and my mom threw out the meds.

In just the short time I was on medication it had very negative side effects.

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