The short video that follows is devastating, but it needs to be aired because it lends insight to something I believe we have been overlooking. There is a serious problem of over-diagnosing ADHD in children these days, thus leading to over-medicating. These drugs have many (I repeat: many) terrible side-effects most people are not aware of. Perhaps watching will spare your family similar pain. Please read to the end where I list safe, yet effective alternatives.
[Please know this is NOT a judgement of you if you or someone in your family is on one of the ADHD or anti-anxiety meds. It is also NOT a condemnation of all medicines, either, but rather it is a warning to stay aware of drug facts and dangerous side-effects].
The mother of a 12-year-old girl who fatally stabbed her 9-year-old brother is speaking out. April Lyda believes the incident was the result of a manic episode (a known, fairly common side-effect) while going on and off an ADHD medication.
5 minutes.
April Lyda said her daughter, who had been on and off medication for years, spoke about her desire to stab her younger brother two weeks before the incident. “But I had no idea she was having those thoughts. [T]hey.. never had behavioral issues until she was put back on a medication she was off for over a year.” (source)
Violent behavior while on these meds is not unusual and actually quite common, but who would want to broadcast their situation and draw attention to themselves. Here are 3 comments following the video which show this is not rare:
“I can confirm the issues her daughter had. I was on ADHD medication (Adderall) in college, and as my doctor increased the dose, it made me extremely angry all the time, typically for no reason. I screamed at friends, I screamed at family, I even got into major arguments with my professors which led to me getting suspended. Then when I discovered it was the high dose that led to that behavior I immediately cut the dose in half, and those issues stopped. I feel for this family tremendously.”
“My son who is the sweetest, non violent child you could ever meet and his medicine was changed and he literally almost stabbed my ex mother in law but thankfully his dad stepped in quick enough to stop it! He couldn’t explain why or what happened. The doctor immediately stopped that med and he has never ever acted like that since and he just graduated highschool.”
“About 2 or 3 months after stopping my ADHD med, I locked myself in a closet bc I was afraid I was gonna kill my dog. It was everything I could do to not kill her, and I didn’t understand why. I had some very small morsel of something that told me something was happening and these weren’t “real” feelings. That morsel saved my dog and me. Scariest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
COMMON Side-Effects of Different Classes of Anxiety, ADHD Meds
Psychiatric drugs are prescribed to tens of millions of individuals, 8 million of whom are children, suffering from ADHD, anxiety and depression. What follows are the most common side-effects for each group of medications:
The side-effects include:
- Sleep problems
- Decreased appetite
- Increased B/P
- Dizziness
- Headaches and stomachaches
- Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)
- Moodiness and extreme irritability
- Nervousness, anxiety
- Tics
- Personality changes
Some antidepressant drugs (Wellbutrin, Tofranil, etc.) are used off-label to treat ADHD symptoms. The FDA has warned: Antidepressants increase the risk of suicide, violence and homicide at all ages.
Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, etc.). The side-effects include:
• Hypotension (lowers blood pressure)
• Nausea and constipation
• Lack of coordination
• Significant Dis-inhibition (loss of impulse control)
• Unusual emotional dysfunction, including anger and violence
• Decreased IQ (studies show risk of early dementia)
Antidepressants (SSRIs: Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil, Luvox, Viibyrd, or SNRIs: Effexor, Anafranil, etc.):
- Sexual dysfunction
- Headache
- Dizziness/drowsiness
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss/gain
Both types of drugs above may also cause what’s known as “paradoxical effects” where in some cases the person may experience a worsening of symptoms rather than an improvement. In some, this may be more anxiety. In others, this can even be severe suicidal or homicidal ideation and possibly even action. This is still a serious concern, so why risk it?
Antidepressants can also cause REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Nightmares & Death.
DANGEROUS Side Effects of Anxiety Drugs
Beyond the paradoxical effect of suicidal ideation and increased anxiety, in less common cases, some people have experienced:
- Heart problems, especially in those with possible cardiovascular disease
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension (possibly fatal lung disease)
- Increased bleeding risk
- Interactions with other medications
Some can cause ‘dependency’, which is when the body adapts to the drug and the medication generally stops working, which means that you will need to find a replacement medication. Often it is better to not get started into this at all.
Second, withdrawal can be extremely dangerous, often needing to be slowly weaned off of over time. These withdrawal symptoms are a bit like withdrawing from severe alcoholism, and may lead to increased anxiety, depression, psychosis, seizures, hypersensitivity, and possibly murder or suicide. Gastrointestinal problems and insomnia are also very common. (source)
When you combine all the risks, anxiety medications should be used only after much prayer, research even beyond this article, and in-depth discussions with your doctor who will (hopefully) monitor you and any symptoms. If you do decide to commence medication, do so with the knowledge that medication is only a tool for recovery as opposed to the answer. For many, it is the opening of Pandora’s box.
The rate of ADHD diagnosis is frightening as is the pumping of pills into children. Rather than taking the time to understand what’s truly going on, people have been trained to seek out the quick fix which leads nowhere and often ends badly for all involved, except for the pharmaceutical companies.
Readers, please feel free to share your experience in the comments to give insight to others.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” ~James 1:5
Effective Alternatives for ADHD, anxiety, etc. with NO side-effects (that work with you body)!
Consider first trying natural medications Pharma does not want you to know about THAT WORK, are very inexpensive and safe for you or your child!
Anxiety/Stress Combo, 200c or ask by phone about the 1M or 10M potency. Read this and try it first: https://www.elixirs.com/products.cfm?productcode=HH22B
Aurem Met, 200c. (lifts depression, despair, anxiety, stress and lack of confidence naturally) https://www.elixirs.com/products.cfm?productcode=S5D
GABA, 6x (used by the brain and improves mood and sense of well-being): https://www.elixirs.com/products.cfm?productcode=s50
Serotonin, 12x (a neurotransmitter helping us to worry less and think clearly): https://www.elixirs.com/products.cfm?productcode=d223a
Sleep & Relax Combo, 200c. Read this to see if there is a fit for you before starting a potentially dangerous ADHD drug: https://www.elixirs.com/products.cfm?productcode=HH24B
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sahmpaw
When I was taken off an antidepressant suddenly (because it had “a long half life”, but not for me everyone’s liver processes differently) I had the same urge the 3rd commenter had towards her dog but it was towards family members while I struggled with insomnia one night. I had to go back on the drug and later it took me 1 + year to wean off 10 mg. Even then it was hard!
Jacqueline
Sahmpaw,
Thank you for sharing to add to the conversation! ~J
Danae
Thank you for posting this. These drugs do not address the issues… most of these people first of all suffer from “food poisoning” to get depressed in the first place, Coke, Fries, Hamburgers, Twigs, Caramelbars are not food – they are poison for a very refined temple that is our body. Once real food are introduced – and they are far more delicious than pizzas etc. one can reassess where that child is – does it go through a passage in time which needs wisdom, or sport, challenges or poetry? Or are there real deficiencies that might be addressed with Vitamin B3 (Dr. A. Hoffer) and the B Complex? Etc. To prescribe drugs which are mind/emotion altering will separate that person from their soul and is so dangerous. Luckily, I never had to go through this experience but a friend of ours was after a very dramatic situation put on these drugs and he gained 100 pounds and felt like a zombie. I could not believe that this would happen after 6 months on this anti-depressant poison. A handsome man turned into a living dead. There was nothing we were allowed to do as “doctors” or prison keepers said he might kill himself if he would not take “his medicine”. Unfortunately, he died alive… this is not medicine. There are so many wonderful alternatives… take the natural route and heal from within… with spiritual books and friends and herbs…
Jacqueline
Danae, Thank you for sharing!
Danae
..you have a way to post these really difficult “no talk” subjects that is so important and gives so much hope… God bless you all here…
Jeannette
Danae, I wish I could “like” your comments. I agree with all that you said. I witnessed something similar with a family member, but he also had other lifestyle issues that contributed to his decline.
Jacqueline
Thanks, Jeannette, you are a real encouragement! So sad for those who are harmed! ~J
Danae
Lifestyle on many levels is so important. Especially, to create healthy habits and awareness early in life! Most people have no idea how powerful a few good habits and be to start with a tea or fresh pressed vegetable juice or cold shower and prayer, meditation… sets the day up in a positive way…
Yet, perhaps this time will be the turning point. In the last 30 years people so blindly followed Pharma that they lost “self-care” and “self-responsibility”. Now, so many extreme cases like the article describes cannot be hidden anymore (they happened all the time – just listening to Vera Sharav amongst many others and her effort to bring light into the misuse of these “poisons” – she dealt with the death of her son due to misuses of the drugs and uncovered so much darkness). But before COVID people – could look away – pretend “it is not that bad”…now, a lot of people have first hand experience and can “see” and in turn take back the power. As long as women were the healers in families – humanity was far more healthy… that knowledge has to be reclaimed. It is tragic to see people needlessly suffer and decline. But somehow we are here to find new ways… and turn tragedy to wisdom. All the best.