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This echos my experience to a T. I struggled as a single parent of a child and I hold myself responsible for them developing ADHD.

I did my best and most days I was too tired to give my child the attention and guidance they needed and he suffered needlessly. I resisted prescription medication for as long as possible until it became absolutely necessary. It works and there are side-effects, including symptoms that overlap with depression.

I am spending more time with my son (especially physical activities) and I hope someday he doesn't need methylphenidate.

I am likely still shadow-banned and nobody will see this message. I hope this message gets out and more single parents get the help they need.