Focalin and Anxiety | ADHD Information

My son too has anxiety and ADHD.  My son is on Paxil and Focalin.  He had the exact issues you are describing.  He was afraid of bugs and even thought they were in his shoes, Paxil made a huge huge difference.  He couldn't get over this on his own.  He started this 5 years ago.  Things have been much better.  What your describing with your son's friend is over focusing.  It is a part of the anxiety.  If you put him on an anxiety medicine that works, I am certain he will improve in this area.  My son can over focus, but I notice it if his anxiety medicines are not working.  I would encourage you to consider trying it.  You can always go off the medicine's if you don't like them for some reason.  My son now is 10 and he fits in fairly well in school in most ways.  The teachers don't realize he has ADHD for awhile.  After awhile they see some things but fairly mild. My 6yo. son has mild ADHD and anxiety as well. He takes Focalin and it
works great for the ADHD. He is in Kindergarten and is doing well
academically. His problem is his increased anxiety with bugs and other
things outside. He focuses on it so much during outside recess that he
can't enjoy just playing with his friends. Also, he is really loyal to his one
friend and wants to play with him all the time. This boy has ADHD as
well. They play well together until this boy wants to play with someone
else and my son can't get over it and learn to go play with another kid. I
know the other boys like him and ask to play with him after school. We
are going to have more single playdates with these other boys so he can
make more of a connection with them. He is a good boy and shares well
with others. He doesn't have any impulse issues. I am wondering if
anyone else has this issue. I know his anxiety is worse with the Focalin.
We are considering Zoloft as well, but I really don't want to put him on
another med. unless it is really necessary. We are stepping up his therapy
sessions to help him cope with the anxiety. I am also taking a kids Yoga
class with him to help him learn some relaxation. Am I going overboard?
I just want him to be happy and realize that he does have other friends
that want to play with him. Any advice?