I have been receiving treatment at Mamtun Psychiatry for a year since my ADHD diagnosis.

 

My nephew was diagnosed with ADHD in August of last year.
It has been a year since I received treatment at Manton Psychiatry.
It definitely has a therapeutic effect.
The condition is improving with combined medication and counseling therapy.

 

 

I am personally raising my nephew at my house.
The child was diagnosed with ADHD in August of last year.
The childcare started from October, two months later.
Except for the initial stage, I am in charge of both medication treatment and counseling therapy.
You can consider it as being in progress.

When I first heard from my younger sibling that my nephew was diagnosed with ADHD
Rather than worrying about the sky falling, I think.
Isn't it the hospital's fault? Didn't they make a diagnosis too easily?
I had that thought.

I initially suspected that the hospital was over-treating patients.
Since I see my nephew only occasionally rather than every day.
I didn't think my child's behavior was hyperactivity.
And because mom and dad hold the child tightly and raise them.
I couldn't exhibit hyperactivity in front of us.
But I heard that it's not at home, but at school or hagwon.
The teachers found it overwhelming, and there was excessive activity and impulsiveness.
Not only is concentration difficult, but also

Sometimes I get really angry.

Sometimes I get so excited that I wonder why I act that way.

It was natural that they couldn't stay still even for a moment.
A call saying that classes cannot proceed because of my nephew.

I heard you received a lot.

 

Eventually, I started school counseling upon the recommendation of my homeroom teacher.

Teacher Wiclass initially conducted a consultation, but

It seems that it was determined that the child's condition needed treatment.

So, with the support provided by the school

You received not only an ADHD diagnosis at the hospital but also medication and counseling therapy.
I happened to see the test results, and the content was quite astonishing.
A child's behavior seems to originate from the parent's parenting philosophy after all.
Mom and Dad are too selfish or holding tightly onto the child.
Could not maintain a proper emotional state.

That was something that manifested outside the house.

 

 

 

 

My nephew is therefore at Manton Psychiatry in Jincheon-dong, Daegu.

I am undergoing ADHD treatment for a year.
This place is connected with the MindSmart Psychological Counseling Center.
In the hospital, medication treatment; at the center, counseling therapy.
It is arranged so that you can receive it all at once.
From the tests for diagnosis to consultations with the doctor and medication prescriptions.
It is good that I can be connected to counseling and therapy sessions with the counselor.

 

 

 

 

There are several nurses and one doctor.

Perhaps because you are a psychiatrist and have a lot of contact with children.

You are quite kind and have a nice personality.

My nephew is undergoing the lowest level of medication treatment in a university hospital.

Through connections with school teachers or people around me

They said to discuss adjusting the medication if necessary, depending on the child's condition.

My nephew is currently responding well to treatment even with the lowest level of medication.

I talk to the doctor and pick up medication once every three weeks.

The hospital is clean and has a warm atmosphere.

I don't think there is any burden about the hospital.

 

 

 

 

Counseling is held once a week every Thursday at 3 PM.

So, my nephew likes Thursday the most.

Through conversations and play with the counselor in disguise

I find a lot of psychological stability.

At first, I felt very burdened talking with the counselor.

I wondered why they were consulting me when it's a child showing ADHD symptoms.

Actually, when I first went, I also did a quick test.

Originally, the parents were supposed to do the testing, but at the time of diagnosis, the parents did everything.

Now that the primary caregiver has changed to me, I also took the test.

Since the child's attitude and treatment are most important, the relationship with the primary caregiver is crucial.

I think I need to consult with someone.

At first, counseling was burdensome, but now I find comfort after doing it.

Once a week, I also reestablish the mindset I gradually let go of.

If I share the parts of parenting that I find difficult or that aren't going well

It's also good because I get advice on what I should do.

 

 

 

 

When you enter the counselor's office, it is decorated with a cozy atmosphere.

My nephew also draws pictures and plays there.

There is also another play therapy room where I play with the teacher.

Through play, we identify and inform about the child's psychological state reflected in their behavior.

And I think even the stories I couldn't openly share are being expressed through play.

 

 

 

Having personally raised my nephew with ADHD

The fluctuations in behavioral changes that occur in a day
I realized that it is extremely severe.
The medicine should be taken in the morning and evening.
After taking the morning medication, the child becomes very drowsy about 30 minutes later.
And then, the child becomes very cautious, quiet, and well-behaved.
Once, I accidentally sent my child to school without giving them their medication.
Doctor Byeora called right away and asked if I had taken my medication.
I'm so hyped up today that I can't calm down haha.
After that, I never forget and make sure to give the medication.

After lunch, when the energy starts to wane

The child's mood is bright again, and there is little hyperactivity.

Then, late in the afternoon to early evening

The hyperactivity has reappeared, and he is not listening.

So, the teachers at the academy who have classes in the afternoon say it's difficult.

After having dinner and taking medication, I feel calmer and seem to become sleepy.

Since they are still young and feeling the effects of the medication, they fall asleep a bit early.

 

 

 

The difference between when I took the medication and when I didn't is so significant.
I was really worried.
It's not so much that taking medicine cures you, but rather that it seems to rely on the medication.
Do I have to eat this for a lifetime?
What happens if the child refuses medication when they grow up and reach adolescence?
Is it really good that the effects appear this quickly?
I thought of all kinds of things.
Both the doctor and the counselor said the same thing.
The goal is not to make the child feel down.
The goal is to help the child's social life.
If you don't take your medication and can't get along well with your friends
It is said that in the future, the child may become more isolated and exhibit more severe hyperactivity.
Therefore, to help the child adapt well to social life.
You need to reduce and gradually stop the medication while also undergoing counseling therapy.
I was somewhat reassured by that and came to accept the effectiveness of medication treatment.
And what's important is that weekly counseling sessions are also necessary.
It is said that having a really good relationship with the family you live with at home is very important.
That's of course obvious.
As I mentioned earlier, the attitude of a person caring for a child
Because it determines how the child's behavior is shaped.

 

 

 

 

Usually, I am busy taking care of my son and nephew.

Sometimes I can't afford to be relaxed, but

I make sure to spend time with my nephew at least once a week.

On my way back from counseling, I stop by a nearby park to do some collecting activities.

Some days, I take them a little farther to visit the exhibition hall.

My nephew's happiness, who dreams of becoming an entomologist, is collecting insects.

It's about viewing the displayed insects.

A child who distinguishes between grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets and explains their detailed characteristics.

A child who knows everything about the ecology of frogs.

This is what I can do for such a nephew.

Just taking them to the grassy field, they catch insects.

Aunt! I was so happy today!

I really fear and dislike insects and frogs, but

When my nephew can't catch it, I help him catch it.

I caught that frog.

With a fly swatter! Screaming! Hahaha

There may be many times I can't treat my nephew well because of everyday life, but

Reassessing my mind through counseling once a week.

Giving even a small happiness as a gift to the child

I am undergoing treatment for ADHD.

Someday, there will be a day when my nephew can also quit medication, right?