7 year old hearing voices | ADHD Information
tonyas
BRAVO!!!
HI, this medication is a mind altering drug. the problem is that sometimes ADHD comes along with other psychological problems, sometimes these are missed and can be exaserbated by the medication. and some times these disorders are misdianosed as ADHD.
It is extremely important that he sees a psychiatrist, as he is showing symptoms of schizophrenia, where it has misdianosed or drug induced. in some people the drugs can cause the auditory hallucinations. and it can be as simple as stopping the drugs and letting them get it out of there system.
you are right to be concerned. how ever, you will have to find tactful ways in trying to get your point across, as your daughther will probably shut you out if she feels that you are telling her what to do. i know i dont know you or your daughther but from what you have sadi in your posts she doesnt seem like she is very willing to take advise.
I do hope you find away to sort this out for him, as it must be so confusing for him.
and just incase anyone wants to know why i know this stuff, it is because i am a nurse, so it is correct information, and not just what i think.
Angel
This is my first time being here, reason being my daughter just called me and told me that my grandson is hearing voices, she said she started him on aderall 3 days ago, she always says he is out of control, but I have never seen anything but a normal active 7 year old, I spoke to him and he says the voices name is nicky and he wants to kill him, and he keep taunting him what can I do or suggest as I am furious first of all that she even gave him this so called medication. Please Help!Good advice, Angel. I would like to add that ADHD is sometimes confused for bipolar disorder and being prescribed with ADHD meds can make the situation worse.
I found this article at WebMD earlier today while doing some of my own research and thought you could benefit from it too:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/99/105151.htm
this part of the text stands out. it sounds like your scenerio:
"It was during this hospital stay that bipolar disorder was first suggested as a possible diagnosis instead of ADHD. Eventually, it was confirmed that Alex indeed suffered from bipolar disorder and that the Ritalin had most likely triggered his violent episode.
Joyce (who asked that her last name not be used) went through years of misdiagnoses and incorrect treatments with her son, Shane, starting when he was 7 years old. Shane is bipolar and experienced several episodes involving mania, depression, and violence before getting his illness under control."
It could be that he has been misdiagnosed, has a bad "fit" with meds, is on a wrong dose, etc.
Thanks angel_eyes for the constructive advice which is all I was asking for, oh by the way criticizers, I did not say I told my daughter I was furious at her for giving him the medication, it was just my thoughts, I never said anything to her except listen what she did, so therefore i will not be asking anymore advice where there is really none given, I too read extensively about the medication did you get a chance to read my post yet?My ex husband's ex girlfriend's son was put on med's and he started hallucinating. His med's were too strong. I think you just hit a nerve with everyone, because we are often critized for medicating our children and that makes us a little defensive. Your grandson should go see his doctor about this immediately. I would take my child off of the meds if this happened untl his doctor saw him. I can deal with a hyper kid but not the voices. Make sure he is diagnosed right. Sometimes there is more or something else going on other than adhd. bradco, i do think you have mistaken some of the opinions as criticism because you are already on guard for the situation that you are in. You probably feel like you have been on guard for your opinion and that is fine. We all have had to stand our ground to the ones that we all needed to support us the most in the beginning of this long hard road. that is our family. The only advice i have for you is to not preach, not judge, not boss, not opinionated. Be supportive, loving, caring and BE there! Don't offer opinions or voice negativity. Just because you have successfully raise children doesn't mean you have all the answers, God knows we all wish that was the case. You daughter just needs you to be there and to say, "Sweetie, what every you decide, I'm here, and I'm behind you 100%". As your daughter, she knows that you don't have to approve to be supportive. That's the beauty of it, you can sit there and disapprove but not say so, she already knows, she just wants you to be supportive. Trust this group. You asked for advice, that is what we are giving you. We are in NO way trying to criticize you, we just want you to know that we are not trying to tear you down, we just want you to know the tools that you need to be equipped with to support her. That's all. And with the hostility you showed us in such a short period of time, I think that is part of the problem. I'm sorry that you don't think we are supportive. But, if you look around and read the threads, you will find the members of this site are very loving and supportive and can read people very well. and mean only the very best in helping others. If you feel you are being treated unfairly, try re-reading the suggestions and remember the context of this board. we all just want to help. Some times people don't get what they want to hear. And some times that hurts, but it's needed. I hope you stick around. And maybe you should refer your daughter here as well. We do have a lot to offer.I am sorry you took the words from my original post as critisism. They were meant as a caution. When a child is in this kind of stress, the parent is also understandibly stressed. The parent is usually also blaming themsevles for every thing that is going on and may see comments from others as critical, even when they are not meant to be. My concern was that your daughter might take your concern wrongly.
When most people first get here, they are new to this and need help finding reliable information (there is a ton of garbage on the net to wade through).
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping for a successful resolution of this frightening issue.
vickie39029.8409259259[QUOTE=vickie]I am sorry you took the words from my original post as critisism. They were meant as a caution. When a child is in this kind of stress, the parent is also understandibly stressed. The parent is usually also blaming themsevles for every thing that is going on and may see comments from others as critical, even when they are not meant to be. My concern was that your daughter might take your concern wrongly.
When most people first get here, they are new to this and need help finding reliable information (there is a ton of garbage on the net to wade through).
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping for a successful resolution of this frightening issue.
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my thoughts exactly. but unfortunately, many people don't understand that unless they have been in our shoes. 
I understand the frustration she has, too. And i sure hope she comes back and refers her daughter here, as well.
From Ogram:
"And i sure hope she comes back and refers her daughter here, as well."
I agree. This board has been a godsend to me, and I find the experience of the members here to be invaluble in this tough journey with these special kids.
vickie39029.8528125First, have your daughter call the doctor immediately and get instructions. If there are other issues either with ADHD or that mimic it, the meds can cause some serious effects. If your grandson is seeing a pediatrician for this, suggest to your daughter to get a referral to a child psyychiatrist. They are better able to work out diagnosis and treatment than pediatricians in general.
Second, proper use of ADHD meds is invaluble in the treament of many with ADHD, but as with anything, there are risks. Your daughter will need your support, not you to be critisizing and second guessing her. Please educate yourself and help her educate herself on ADHD and the things that can accompany it:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm
vickie39029.6115162037I would like to second everything Vickie said. This is not a normal side affect, and the doctor needs to know immediately.
Make mine a third!
And bradco, if you want to help your grandson and your daughter, don't criticize, suggest. I bet she hears plenty of criticism already. Educate yourself. If you show a negative, judgmental face to her she'll shut you out on any issue having to do with your grandson and his ADHD. While you're at it, read Driven to Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey. That's a good place to start your education.
excuse me but I don't know where you guys are getting this attitude about me criticizing her, you do not know all the history, I thought this was a help group not a bunch of criticizers, I have suggested to her other otpions she has not treated him well since he was born as she has issues with his father, I suggested to her to check on how to deal with him she has a set of twins that since they were born she has shut him out of things, thanks for the non help, oh by the way I have educated myself more than you know, also raised 4 daughters ranging from age 29 downBradco, I do believe the thoughts of critizing came in your first post with you stating that you are furious that she gave him "this so called medication"! If you have educated yourself at all then you would know that this medication as well as other medications for disorders such as ADHD is what helps our children, brothers, sisters, moms, dads & yes even grandkids achieve & be able to be happy & healthy. Also, for the fact that you are calling THIS group a bunch of criticizers is absurd. The people that are members of this community are a god send!!! Everyone here has only 1 thing in mind.....to help each other. To think that you can come here & start a bunch of name calling just because people are giving you answers that you don't really want to hear, that by the way you asked for, is uncalled for. Have a nice day!Welcome. I'm sorry your grandson is hearing voices. That's a scary thing. I think the best thing you can do as a grandma is to support his mom 100%. Don't give any advice or opinions unless they are asked for. Dealing with an ADHD child is so overwhelming in itself. But a mom having to defend and justify herself to relatives adds an untold amount of stress. It usually results in the mother leaving those relatives out of the loop in the future. In the meantime you can check out some ADHD books at the library and start educating yourself about it. Good luck--take care not to alienate your daughter!
[QUOTE=bradco]This is my first time being here, reason being my daughter just called me and told me that my grandson is hearing voices, she said she started him on aderall 3 days ago, she always says he is out of control, but I have never seen anything but a normal active 7 year old, I spoke to him and he says the voices name is nicky and he wants to kill him, and he keep taunting him what can I do or suggest as I am furious first of all that she even gave him this so called medication. Please Help![/QUOTE]
Hi and welcome! My son tried adderall when concerta was giving him sleep issues, this is back when we were just starting meds. Adderall did NOT like my son at all. It made him psychotic. My ds was not yet 7 at the time. His eyes would become dialated and red, as if he was high, he was aggitated and would get angry in school, which was not him at all. 
We took him immediately to his pediatrician who saw it firsthand as well, and he was immediately removed from adderall. My pediatrician could not believe it. He then also recommened us seeing a pschopharmacologist who specializes in adhd and these medications, as well as provides counseling if needed.
We have him on concerta, 72mgs since he was 7 1/2 and guanfacine and he is awesome!! Not all meds work for everyone, everyone is different. I am sure they will find something else that is best suited for him. It took us almost a year to find the right med and dosage, so hang in there with your daughter, but maybe try a specialist in these meds!
I have to add how well my son is doing since we started medication. socially was and can still be tough, but not the way it was before!
Please advise your daughter to stop the adderall, go to the doctor and try something else!!
Respectfully,
Beth