Replies to '09/28 Overmedicating America: The Cruise Controversy'

I have 3 sons,  ages 18 months, 7 years old, and 9 years old.  My 7-year-old acts a lot like the child of the divorced mother on the show.  My son has a nasty temper and needs to learn to control himself.  I don't think he has anything like ADHD, I think he needs to learn to control his behavior.  He behaves himself in school, therefore I know he can do it.  However, if it were a problem 24/7, that would be different.  If he had a problem behaving in school as well, I would begin to think there may be a possible underlying physical/neurological cause. 

I think we need to also accept that boys are going to be more active, and schools are not built to suit their needs.  It is difficult for a normal active boy to sit all day in a chair, and our school now has this ridiculous policy that if you aren't done with your work, you lose your recess, which is a break any child needs, even those less physically active.  

 I also want to add that I am on Paxil for postpartum depression and anxiety from each of my births, so I know that medication is sometimes necessary.  I am not going to expect my family to live with my moodiness and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, it isn't fair to them or to myself.   It took over a year after the birth of my second child to find the right medication for me.  

 have gone off Paxil twice, and it is very difficult to go off of, but it can be done with the support of a doctor and using other medications such as Prozac temporarily while withdrawing from the Paxil.  I completely support Brooke Shields in her actions, she has done what is best for herself and her family.  I would love to see a debate between Dr. Phil and this apparently manic person known as Tom Cruise.