Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 I'd suggest track and swimming as two sports to try also. Both are great life-long sports and both are good for reducing anxiety! I was too shy as a child to deal with team sports (I was always sure everyone thought I was terrible at it) but excelled at running and swimming. And now I turn to swimming laps when I need to spend time alone and think about things - too bad my knees don't allow for running anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 > When Dan was participating poorly in soccer and baseball, we didn't know it was because of his mental disabilities (primarily ADD, I now think). He would stand there clueless, not a credit to his team at all. > > When we finally figured it out, we encouraged individual rather than team sports. For example, he loves raquetball. Wasn't too fond of tennis. I plan to give him golf lessons this summer. We also go to the gym to work out. > > Judy Interesting, Judy! My (ADHD+mild OCD) son, (17), LOVED baseball! He was an all-star catcher because that was a GREAT position for his hyperactivity. When he was placed in the outfield, he'd pick daisies or blades of grass-- oblivious to anything going on. He needed more action and involvement, and playing catcher did the trick! The OCD part of it made him a perfectionist, so he'd NEVER miss a ball. He was the most outstanding catcher in his league! It surprised the heck out of all of us, considering that when he started baseball, he didn't have a prayer because he was so distracted! Funny how they can hyper-focus on some things, and if left alone or isolated, can't focus at all. (10, OCD), on the other hand, tried football---- mistake. He's built like a linebacker and naturally, all the coaches wanted him on their teams. Problem is, he may LOOK like a tank, but he's just a 'softie' - a little teddy bear--WAY too sensitive for football. He didn't like having to tackle his friends, or his friends tackle him. He said, 'It hurts my feelings to hurt my friends.' He also hated the way the coaches PUSH PUSH PUSH and YELL YELL YELL. That created so much anxiety in an already anxious kid--- it paralyzed him. He always had that 'doe caught in the headlights' kind of daze on his face while playing football. Oh well... we tried. He LOVES baseball and is doing GREAT. He hit a homerun tonight, as a matter of fact! Wow! Dontcha' LOVE it when they get a taste of success? Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 Jessie is in track, but her anxiety does affect her performance. In track meets she is very frightened because she feels that everyone is looking at her. What I am working on now is relaxation and focusing techniques to help her not think about what frightens her and focus on the job at hand. Any suggestions? Judy <the other one> At 08:51 PM 5/31/01 -0400, you wrote: >I'd suggest track and swimming as two sports to try also. Both are great >life-long sports and both are good for reducing anxiety! I was too shy as a >child to deal with team sports (I was always sure everyone thought I was >terrible at it) but excelled at running and swimming. And now I turn to >swimming laps when I need to spend time alone and think about things - too >bad my knees don't allow for running anymore! > > >Sponsor<http://rd./M=201621.1455087.3033008.2/D=egroupmail/S=17000 >42054:N/A=620880/R=2/*http://store./cgi-bin/clink?ydomains+merchan >t-ad:dmad/M=201621.1455087.3033008.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700042054:N/A=620880/R >=3/991356706+http://domains./> > >www. > >You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing listserv@... . In >the body of your message write: subscribe OCD-L your name. You may >subscribe to the Parents of Adults with OCD List at >parentsofadultswithOCD-subscribe . You may subscribe to >the OCD and Homeschooling List at >ocdandhomeschooling-subscribe . You may change your >subscription format or access the files, bookmarks, and archives for our >list at ><>grou >p/ . Our list advisors are Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen >Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are >Birkhan, Kathy Hammes, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy , and >Jackie Stout. Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to >Louis Harkins, list owner, at lharkins@... . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 (10) also loves baseball. He plays third base and is the clean-up batter. It is the one thing at which he feels entirely comfortable. Tonight's game was the first of the tournament, and they beat the first-place team 21-9! Let's hear it for those home-run hitters! hit two homers tonight, too! He is so intensely shy that he doesn't make a big deal after he rounds the bases. He just tries to duck into the dugout before his teammates fall all over him. He wants to play football this fall. He can run and catch, but I'm not sure how well he will take getting hit. He has some grandiosity, so he thinks he can outrun everyone and not get tackled. He's skinny (unlike his mother) so he doesn't have much padding to cushion the blows. We shall see.... -- Joni wrote: > Interesting, Judy! My (ADHD+mild OCD) son, (17), LOVED > baseball! He was an all-star catcher because that was a GREAT > position for his hyperactivity. When he was placed in the outfield, > he'd pick daisies or blades of grass-- oblivious to anything going > on. He needed more action and involvement, and playing catcher did > the trick! The OCD part of it made him a perfectionist, so he'd > NEVER miss a ball. He was the most outstanding catcher in his > league! It surprised the heck out of all of us, considering that > when he started baseball, he didn't have a prayer because he was so > distracted! Funny how they can hyper-focus on some things, and if > left alone or isolated, can't focus at all. > > (10, OCD), on the other hand, tried football---- mistake. He's > built like a linebacker and naturally, all the coaches wanted him on > their teams. Problem is, he may LOOK like a tank, but he's just > a 'softie' - a little teddy bear--WAY too sensitive for football. He > didn't like having to tackle his friends, or his friends tackle him. > He said, 'It hurts my feelings to hurt my friends.' He also hated > the way the coaches PUSH PUSH PUSH and YELL YELL YELL. That created > so much anxiety in an already anxious kid--- it paralyzed him. He > always had that 'doe caught in the headlights' kind of daze on his > face while playing football. Oh well... we tried. He LOVES > baseball and is doing GREAT. He hit a homerun tonight, as a matter > of fact! Wow! Dontcha' LOVE it when they get a taste of success? > Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Hi, Our whole family participates in martial arts -- tae kwon do, specifically. My 9yo son (suspected OCD) and older daughter (turned 13!! yesterday) are both black belts already. Dad is the instructor, and I (also OCD) participate too (6yo daughter either takes class or plays quietly in back). Tae kwon do is an individual sport, but you have to work with others as well. I would suggest shopping around and observing classes for a while; find a school that works for you. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 > (10) also loves baseball. He plays third base and is the clean- up > batter. It is the one thing at which he feels entirely comfortable. > Tonight's game was the first of the tournament, and they beat the > first-place team 21-9! Let's hear it for those home-run hitters! > hit two homers tonight, too! He is so intensely shy that he doesn't make > a big deal after he rounds the bases. He just tries to duck into the > dugout before his teammates fall all over him. > > He wants to play football this fall. He can run and catch, but I'm not > sure how well he will take getting hit. He has some grandiosity, so he > thinks he can outrun everyone and not get tackled. He's skinny (unlike > his mother) so he doesn't have much padding to cushion the blows. We > shall see.... > > -- > Hey !! There were PLENTY of small, quiet and SHY boys on 's football team. In fact, the smaller- the better! Those LITTLE guys can RUN!! They can slip thru the blockers and out-run the PANTS off the bigger, slower guys! In fact, many of 's baseball buddies play football - and do VERY well. 's just too sensitive for football, unfortunately because I LOVED watching the games. His sensitivity didn't sit too well w/ the macho coaches who saw this stocky boy, BUILT for football, but his heart was too big. (can't you hear them now: 'oh cry me a river!' ) They'd yell at him constantly - expecting him to be macho and TOUGH. Not so! Oh well. I didn't push it with . When he started complaining and not wanting to go to the games, I knew it was over. I DID encourage him to honor his commitment - and finish out the season. I do have to warn you about football-- the practices start in the HEAT of the beginning of August- and they practice EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK. It's INTENSE!! They do push-ups, sprints, sit-ups, crunches, etc... and they don't get down to the business of tackling and running the ball for about 3 weeks. If can get through this period of intense training, he's on his way. Many boys dropped out during this time because it was too much work, too hot, and no fun. A process of natural selection and 'only the strongest survive' if I ever saw one! LOL , being the little 'intuitive feeler' that he is, just hated football! The first season wasn't too bad, but the following year-- I could barely keep him motivated to show up for the games. He doesn't have that competitive, KILL THE QUARTERBACK thing in him! Oh well, I can't complain about the lack of 'killer instinct!' We're going to try MUSIC over the summer. I think he's going to be like his dad with his musical abilities. His dad is a drummer, loves to write music and listen to it (and so do I), so I'm taking him to a music store over the summer and let him pick out an instrument. My husband hopes he'll choose the drums, but he knows better than to project HIS dreams onto his kids (did that to who played the drums - it bombed! lol). Each kid IS unique and they need to follow their own dreams! Plus, they stay *motivated* if they're playing something THEY like instead of what mom/dad likes. We're also going to introduce martial arts over the summer. has a problem with SELF CONTROL (as we know by the flying objects! lol) so, this should be a great 'sport' to emphasise the importance of self control. Basketball will be tried again this winter. He did well with this sport a couple of years ago, but we got sidetracked w/ football. I think sports and music are great for these kids. That perfectionistic/obsessive streak is channeled into something POSITIVE (instead of obsessing about germs or tornados or other things). Congrats on the big win and the TWO homers! Wow!!! I'm ecstatic! Joni P.S. How is doing when an evening thunderstorm pops up during a baseball game? had ALOT of trouble w/ football -- being out there on that HUGE field and seeing a summer storm brew over the horizon-- without a 'dugout' to run to. His meds helped, and so did the peer pressure, but I think football was just too much ~anxiety~ for at the time. I hope you DONT have these experiences w/ . He should try it ALL and find what works for him! One good thing, if it doesn't work out, you can get a refund for the fees until the FIRST game in September. Start looking NOW (in those sport consignment places) for the shoulder pads (and other accessories) that he'll need. I should send you 's old stuff, which is still in GOOD shape- but I'm not sure if it would fit . The league here supplied all the padding EXCEPT the shoulder pads, which run about $10-$20 USED, or $50+ new. He'll also need FOOTBALL cletes, too. Geez. I hope I haven't overwhelmed you! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Kellen was on the swim team at the local pool last summer, and played on a soccer team last fall and this past spring. Her anxiety can also get in her way because she has high expectations of herself and on game/meet days she worries that her team won't win or she'll do something to cause the team to lose or make herself look stupid. I have emphasized to her that *everyone* feels nervous/exited/worried to one degree or another about these things, not just kids with OCD. This was really news to her at first, I think because she had her onset so young and she tended to think of *all* yucky feelings like this as OCD, and something that the other kids never had to contend with. I've told her the winners in this world are the ones who go ahead and do things, and do their best, even though they are feeling anxious feelings. I think this is an important cognitive part of participating in sports, taking tests, or anything else that can cause anxiety, and the ERP of course is to go ahead and participate despite the anxiety! Like everything else, it gets easier and sparks less anxiety with repetition. Though I'm not (and never was LOL) an athlete, I know that those in professional sport etc. use a variety of relaxation and imagery techniques to perform their best, so I think you are on the right track. Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: " Judy " <judyh@...> > Jessie is in track, but her anxiety does affect her performance. In track > meets she is very frightened because she feels that everyone is looking at > her. What I am working on now is relaxation and focusing techniques to > help her not think about what frightens her and focus on the job at > hand. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Joni, thanks for the warning about those football expenses. Yikes! I don't guess I realized that they had to buy their own pads and stuff. And are football cleats that much different from baseball cleats? Would anyone notice? Probably, I guess. 's a size 12, which ironically is the same size as his soon-to-be 7-year-old brother, Robin, wears. That kid is built like a Mack truck (kind of like his mom!). He has been linebacker material since he was about 3 years old! Plus, he loves to tackle people. He'll be playing football this fall, too. That's sweet about not wanting to hurt his friends. I wish Robin would sometimes exhibit that kind of sensitivity. But I can't get him to keep his hands to himself. He's not being mean or a bully, he just plays that way. He's a natural born Power Ranger, I guess. And I'm sure that those kinds of cartoons (along with the constant physical fighting in Pokemon and Digimon) don't help the situation. doesn't have that constant fighting streak in him, but he thinks he's tough. Right now he fights Robin with words, but soon Robin will probably kick his skinny butt. It's hard being the mom. I don't want the kids to fight, but part of me wants Robin to get his revenge on his eternally mean big brother. Did ever get back at his brothers? I like the idea of music. I played clarinet very well throughout junior high and high school, and I played the piano not well at all earlier in childhood. (My mom made me take piano lessons, which I hated. After a year I got to stop the lessons, then I just taught myself the rest. So I can play the notes, but making " music " is another matter!) Personally, I would love to see one of the boys play guitar -- it seems to be a good instrument to help relieve that upcoming teenage angst. But I know better than to mention it to them. If it's MY idea it won't be good! Good luck with your summer activities! We go to a new Pdoc on Monday at UNC to see if indeed has childhood-onset bipolar disorder. I'll let you know what happens. -- ============================================================ From: " Joni " <lyricaldreamer@...> Date: 2001/06/01 Fri PM 01:22:05 EDT Subject: Re: sports Hey !! There were PLENTY of small, quiet and SHY boys on 's football team. In fact, the smaller- the better! Those LITTLE guys can RUN!! They can slip thru the blockers and out-run the PANTS off the bigger, slower guys! In fact, many of 's baseball buddies play football - and do VERY well. 's just too sensitive for football, unfortunately because I LOVED watching the games. His sensitivity didn't sit too well w/ the macho coaches who saw this stocky boy, BUILT for football, but his heart was too big. (can't you hear them now: 'oh cry me a river!' ) They'd yell at him constantly - expecting him to be macho and TOUGH. Not so! Oh well. I didn't push it with . When he started complaining and not wanting to go to the games, I knew it was over. I DID encourage him to honor his commitment - and finish out the season. I do have to warn you about football-- the practices start in the HEAT of the beginning of August- and they practice EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK. It's INTENSE!! They do push-ups, sprints, sit-ups, crunches, etc... and they don't get down to the business of tackling and running the ball for about 3 weeks. If can get through this period of intense training, he's on his way. Many boys dropped out during this time because it was too much work, too hot, and no fun. A process of natural selection and 'only the strongest survive' if I ever saw one! LOL , being the little 'intuitive feeler' that he is, just hated football! The first season wasn't too bad, but the following year-- I could barely keep him motivated to show up for the games. He doesn't have that competitive, KILL THE QUARTERBACK thing in him! Oh well, I can't complain about the lack of 'killer instinct!' We're going to try MUSIC over the summer. I think he's going to be like his dad with his musical abilities. His dad is a drummer, loves to write music and listen to it (and so do I), so I'm taking him to a music store over the summer and let him pick out an instrument. My husband hopes he'll choose the drums, but he knows better than to project HIS dreams onto his kids (did that to who played the drums - it bombed! lol). Each kid IS unique and they need to follow their own dreams! Plus, they stay *motivated* if they're playing something THEY like instead of what mom/dad likes. We're also going to introduce martial arts over the summer. has a problem with SELF CONTROL (as we know by the flying objects! lol) so, this should be a great 'sport' to emphasise the importance of self control. Basketball will be tried again this winter. He did well with this sport a couple of years ago, but we got sidetracked w/ football. I think sports and music are great for these kids. That perfectionistic/obsessive streak is channeled into something POSITIVE (instead of obsessing about germs or tornados or other things). Congrats on the big win and the TWO homers! Wow!!! I'm ecstatic! Joni P.S. How is doing when an evening thunderstorm pops up during a baseball game? had ALOT of trouble w/ football -- being out there on that HUGE field and seeing a summer storm brew over the horizon-- without a 'dugout' to run to. His meds helped, and so did the peer pressure, but I think football was just too much ~anxiety~ for at the time. I hope you DONT have these experiences w/ . He should try it ALL and find what works for him! One good thing, if it doesn't work out, you can get a refund for the fees until the FIRST game in September. Start looking NOW (in those sport consignment places) for the shoulder pads (and other accessories) that he'll need. I should send you 's old stuff, which is still in GOOD shape- but I'm not sure if it would fit . The league here supplied all the padding EXCEPT the shoulder pads, which run about $10-$20 USED, or $50+ new. He'll also need FOOTBALL cletes, too. Geez. I hope I haven't overwhelmed you! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful suggestions about sports. (age 11) loves to watch sports and get out and toss a baseball or football but when you put him on a field with other kids he falls apart. Sports Day is even worse, if he loses his partner he gets disoriented and lost (at his own school!). Often a kind parent has taken to seeing him through and at least getting him to participate in a few activities but it is one day of the year I would let him chose to skip because it causes him so much distress. This year he has really bonded well with a boy in his class so he might be able to cope. It is scheduled for the last day of school (end of June here) and it is really more of a fun event than serious track and field. I have wondered about martial arts... I think the key would be to find a very patient and sensitive teacher. is tall and slim but his gross motor skills always lagged behind other kids and I thought maybe martial arts might teach him more physical discipline. When he was at the hospital school they began every day with yoga and he quite enjoyed it but I can't imagine an 11 year old boy choosing to take yoga outside of such a structured setting. Swimming has been suggested a lot and one of the key problems here is that also suffers from severe psoriasis, which is of course, aggravated by stress. I can't seem to keep it under control since he does not like the feel of the cream but is mortified by the scars. We may have to try light therapy but that is every day for a month! Then again, the desire to swim might be motivation to tackle the psoriasis! There is also a non-competitive basketball team in town that I plan to look into next year. And the idea of going to the gym might be a good motivation for me to work out more! We do enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching but getting out the door is the biggest challenge, once he gets out he is fine. If I find myself a newer bike both kids now ride well enough for family biking trips too. And we are fortunate to have an Art Centre down the street and every year the kids take art classes after school. The staff there are especially understanding of and his unique needs. But I really would like to find a physical activity that he will enjoy and stick to for a while. Thanks again for all the great ideas! ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Hi, all! plays percussion in the high school band and believe me it was at times the only highlight of an otherwise stressful year! Beyond that, when R's compulsions (enormous time wasted on putting up percussion equipment, taking forever to adjust the snare head, doing pull-ups on the shelves in the percussion room, etc.)became more than the director could tolerate, he let him have it and before we knew it had reigned in his " band hall " compulsions. So, I couldn't agree more...music is great! Melinda s. Dallas > Joni, thanks for the warning about those football expenses. Yikes! I don't guess I realized that they had to buy their own pads and stuff. And are football cleats that much different from baseball cleats? Would anyone notice? Probably, I guess. > > 's a size 12, which ironically is the same size as his soon-to- be 7-year-old brother, Robin, wears. That kid is built like a Mack truck (kind of like his mom!). He has been linebacker material since he was about 3 years old! Plus, he loves to tackle people. He'll be playing football this fall, too. > > That's sweet about not wanting to hurt his friends. I wish Robin would sometimes exhibit that kind of sensitivity. But I can't get him to keep his hands to himself. He's not being mean or a bully, he just plays that way. He's a natural born Power Ranger, I guess. And I'm sure that those kinds of cartoons (along with the constant physical fighting in Pokemon and Digimon) don't help the situation. > > doesn't have that constant fighting streak in him, but he thinks he's tough. Right now he fights Robin with words, but soon Robin will probably kick his skinny butt. It's hard being the mom. I don't want the kids to fight, but part of me wants Robin to get his revenge on his eternally mean big brother. Did ever get back at his brothers? > > I like the idea of music. I played clarinet very well throughout junior high and high school, and I played the piano not well at all earlier in childhood. (My mom made me take piano lessons, which I hated. After a year I got to stop the lessons, then I just taught myself the rest. So I can play the notes, but making " music " is another matter!) Personally, I would love to see one of the boys play guitar -- it seems to be a good instrument to help relieve that upcoming teenage angst. But I know better than to mention it to them. If it's MY idea it won't be good! > > Good luck with your summer activities! We go to a new Pdoc on Monday at UNC to see if indeed has childhood-onset bipolar disorder. I'll let you know what happens. > > -- > > > ============================================================ > From: " Joni " <lyricaldreamer@y...> > Date: 2001/06/01 Fri PM 01:22:05 EDT > @y... > Subject: Re: sports > > Hey !! > There were PLENTY of small, quiet and SHY boys on 's football team. In fact, the smaller- the better! Those LITTLE guys can RUN!! They can slip thru the blockers and out-run the PANTS off the bigger, slower guys! In fact, many of 's baseball buddies play football - and do VERY well. 's just too sensitive for football, unfortunately because I LOVED watching the games. His sensitivity didn't sit too well w/ the macho coaches who saw this stocky boy, BUILT for football, but his heart was too big. (can't you > hear them now: 'oh cry me a river!' ) They'd yell at him constantly - expecting him to be macho and TOUGH. Not so! Oh well. > I didn't push it with . When he started complaining and not wanting to go to the games, I knew it was over. I DID encourage him to honor his commitment - and finish out the season. > > I do have to warn you about football-- the practices start in the HEAT of the beginning of August- and they practice EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK. It's INTENSE!! They do push-ups, sprints, sit-ups, crunches, etc... and they don't get down to the business of tackling and running the ball for about 3 weeks. If can get through this period of intense training, he's on his way. Many boys dropped out during this time because it was too much work, too hot, and no fun. A process of natural selection and 'only the strongest survive' if I ever saw one! LOL , being the little 'intuitive feeler' that he is, just hated football! The first season wasn't too bad, but the following year-- I could barely keep him motivated to show up for the games. He doesn't have that competitive, KILL THE QUARTERBACK thing in him! Oh well, I can't complain about the lack of 'killer instinct!' > > We're going to try MUSIC over the summer. I think he's going to be like his dad with his musical abilities. His dad is a drummer, loves to write music and listen to it (and so do I), so I'm taking him to a music store over the summer and let him pick out an instrument. My husband hopes he'll choose the drums, but he knows better than to project HIS dreams onto his kids (did that to who played the drums - it bombed! lol). Each kid IS unique and they need to follow > their own dreams! Plus, they stay *motivated* if they're playing something THEY like instead of what mom/dad likes. We're also going to introduce martial arts over the summer. has a problem with SELF CONTROL (as we know by the flying objects! lol) so, this should be a great 'sport' to emphasise the importance of self control. > > Basketball will be tried again this winter. He did well with this sport a couple of years ago, but we got sidetracked w/ football. I think sports and music are great for these kids. That perfectionistic/obsessive streak is channeled into something POSITIVE (instead of obsessing about germs or tornados or other things). > > Congrats on the big win and the TWO homers! Wow!!! I'm ecstatic! > Joni > > P.S. How is doing when an evening thunderstorm pops up during a baseball game? had ALOT of trouble w/ football -- being out there on that HUGE field and seeing a summer storm brew over the horizon-- without a 'dugout' to run to. His meds helped, and so did the peer pressure, but I think football was just too much ~anxiety~ for at the time. I hope you DONT have these experiences w/ . He should try it ALL and find what works for him! One good thing, if it doesn't work out, you can get a refund for the fees until the FIRST game in September. Start looking NOW (in those sport consignment places) for the shoulder pads (and other accessories) that he'll need. I should send you 's old stuff, which is still in GOOD shape- but I'm not sure if it would fit . The league here supplied all the padding EXCEPT the shoulder pads, which run about $10-$20 USED, or $50+ new. He'll also need FOOTBALL cletes, too. Geez. 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Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 > Joni, thanks for the warning about those football expenses. Yikes! I don't guess I realized that they had to buy their own pads and stuff. And are football cleats that much different from baseball cleats? Would anyone notice? Probably, I guess. *** If I were you, I'd go in buying as cheaply (or 'previously worn' equipment) as you can: (buy USED shoulder pads at a sports consignment shop or sometimes, league parents will display -for sale- their kids' outgrown shoulder pads in the equipment room). That way, if one of the boys decides they don't want to keep playing football, you haven't invested that much. As far as the cleats: The first year played football, he wore his baseball cleats. We did this for economic reasons and just in case he didn't like football. Plus-- he's a GROWING BOY, feet included! The second year, we bought him *high top football cleats* because these kids are on their FEET all the time - non stop!! They're ankles wear out and they need the extra ankle support. If you can find some inexpensive *football* cleats the FIRST year, I'd recommend doing so. 's ankles started giving out that first year while using his low top baseball cleats. Plus, the kids DO notice. And, with that OCD feeling of being 'different from everyone else' I think it's important to make them feel 'mainstream.' The football cleats ARE made a little differently-- the spikes are bigger, to dig into the turf (if memory serves me). But, the appearance of the two shoes are virtually the same. Only a coach or a trained eye can tell the difference between a high top football cleat and a high top baseball cleat. I'm not big on details, so I'm kind of oblivious to all that stuff! > (snip) Did ever get back at his brothers? ***LOL! Don't get me started about the TESTOSTERONE level in my house! is 19, is 17 and is 10. R & N are average sized teenage guys. Their little brother (who is built like the HULK) is gonna KICK SOME MAJOR booty very soon!!! He's already started with the MOUTH - getting some MAJOR revenge for all the picking on and crap he's endured since BIRTH! I've done my BEST to protect from his older brothers, but it HAS helped him handle bullies and mean kids at school. If he can handle his two brothers - pfffffff - everything else is CAKE! Life is really weird, ya know? was my SURPRISE baby. He was SUPPOSED to be my little GIRL. So here I am with 3 sons--- and I had two sisters! I didn't have a CLUE how to raise BOYS, but they've been alot of fun. I've definitely had to learn how to talk like a MARSIAN! When I communicate to them, they can't handle too many WORDS! And feelings? FuggetABOUTit! is my only 'touchy feely' kid on the INSIDE, but on the outside-- he's WWF's 'THE ROCK!' GO FIGURE! He DEFINITELY doesn't look like the kind of kid that would be afraid of a storm or a bunch of silly germs!!! LOL Oh-- it's so funny! Imagine a WWF wrestler running around TERRIFIED if somebody sneezes!!!!!!?????? > > > Good luck with your summer activities! We go to a new Pdoc on Monday at UNC to see if indeed has childhood-onset bipolar disorder. I'll let you know what happens. *** Please do. 's gonna be fine. Keep the FAITH!! Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2001 Report Share Posted June 2, 2001 HI Judy: This problem is a common symptom in social anxiety disorder. YOu may want to discuss this possibility with her doc. Exposure techniques can be very powerful in helping with this. Of course I am not a doc, just a parent of a child with anxiety disorders and a person with GAD. Making a loop tape with all the things people might be thinking about her when they look at her doing track and listening to it until she gets bored can be a step in tackling this one. KNowing that her anxiety will rob her of what she can enjoy may provide the necessary motivation to attack this difficult task. Good luck, take care, aloha, Kathy (h) kathyh@... P.S. I always like to do a bit of paradoxical humor to lighten up Steve's fears, and he is now getting quite a rep at school for being a humorist. K. At 08:47 PM 05/31/2001 -0700, you wrote: >Jessie is in track, but her anxiety does affect her performance. In track >meets she is very frightened because she feels that everyone is looking at >her. What I am working on now is relaxation and focusing techniques to >help her not think about what frightens her and focus on the job at >hand. Any suggestions? > >Judy <the other one> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 At 07:26 AM 06/01/2001, you wrote: >Though I'm not (and never was LOL) an athlete, I know that those in >professional sport etc. use a variety of relaxation and imagery techniques >to perform their best, so I think you are on the right track. > >Kathy R. in Indiana Jessie just loves horses and recently saw the movie, " The Black Stallion " . In the movie, Black is very fast and wins the big race, so now she imagines that she is him and running like the wind! Hopefully that will help her next month at the California State Games in San Diego. She's never done anything of this magnitude before and it is so big that she may panic. But she may surprise me. Her doc has put her back on the Prozac, with Concerta also to help settle her down from the hyperactivity and it should be working by then. I've never been an athlete either, my own undiagnosed anxiety prevented that when I was younger. Now that I am not so young, and on meds, I'm too old to start! LOL Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2001 Report Share Posted June 20, 2001 Hi Judy, you wrote: > Jessie just loves horses and recently saw the movie, " The Black > Stallion " . In the movie, Black is very fast and wins the big race, so now > she imagines that she is him and running like the wind! Hopefully that > will help her next month at the California State Games in San Diego. She's > never done anything of this magnitude before and it is so big that she may > panic. But she may surprise me. Her doc has put her back on the Prozac, > with Concerta also to help settle her down from the hyperactivity and it > should be working by then. The Black Stallion is wonderful success imagery for a runner! I like the way Jessie is finding positive images to counter the negative OCD ones. I do hope her new meds kick in by then, and also some ERP around the specific issues this State Games are raising would be helpful for her. I am nearly certain she will surprise you! > I've never been an athlete either, my own undiagnosed anxiety prevented > that when I was younger. Now that I am not so young, and on meds, I'm too > old to start! LOL NOT! There are the Senior Olympics, right?! :-) Best of luck to Jessie in her big competition, but she is already a winner because she is out there giving it her best despite the challenges OCD may throw her way. Go Jessie! Kathy R. in Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Don't contact any of the below. . . . contact our own Dwarf Athletic Association of America!! At daaa@...!!!> It has been part of the U.S.Paralympic Program for years. They have sent Athletes to Koreo, Australia, England and other World Class Paralympic events!!! > > The U.S. Paralympic National Performance Team is looking for new athletes > with physical disabilities who are interested in training for and possibly > competing in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens Greece. Any athlete, > coach, administrator, parent or friend who knows of such a person is > encouraged to contact a National Performance Team coach. > > U.S. Paralympics > > U.S. Paralympics is a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee > that was created in May 2001 to focus efforts on enhancing programs, > funding and opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to > participate in Paralympic sport. > > The mission of U.S. Paralympics is to be the world leader in the > Paralympic movement and to promote excellence in the lives of persons with > physical disabilities. > > History of the Paralympic Games > > The Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in > the world, conceding top honors only to the Olympics. The multi-sport > competition showcases the talents and abilities of the world’s most elite > athletes with physical disabilities. The Paralympics feature 22 sports, 19 > or which are also contested in the Olympics. > > The first Paralympics were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. In 1988, > Seoul, Korea, began the modern-day practice of the Olympic-host nation also > hosting the Paralympic Games. Today more than 4,000 athletes from 120 > countries participate in the Summer Paralympics, while more than 1,100 > athletes from 36 countries compete in the Winter Parlympic Games. > > Disability groups represented in the Paralympics include: > > · Athletes with amputations > > · Athletes who are blind or visually impaired > > · Athletes with cerebal palsy > > · Athletes with spinal cord injuries or who use wheelchairs, and > > · Athletes who are affected by a range of other disabilities that do > not fall into the aforementioned categories, such as multiple sclerosis or > dwarfism. > > Key Paralympic Facts > > > More than 54 million people with disabilities live in the United States > 143 million Americans are family members of persons with disabilities > 66 percent of Americans are disabled for more than 6 months in their > lifetime. > 75 percent of children with disabilities are not active in physical > education. > A 1996 Surgeon General’s report concluded that inactivity and poor diet > contribute to nearly 300,000 deaths in the United States annually. > > > How Do I Get Started? > > Contact the National Program Director for Track & Field Hoddle or > contact the event area coach for the event in which you participate. > > Visit <A HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/ " >www.usparalympics.org</A> and review the “qualification standards” to > determine eligibility for elite or emerging elite team support from U.S. > Paralympics. > > The National Performance Team coaching staff includes: > > Program Director: Hoddle (Washington) Email: <A HREF= " mailto:bhoddle@... " > > bhoddle@...</A> > > Assistant Program Director/ Endurance: Ron (Texas) > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:rljtack@... " >rljtack@...</A> > > Sprints and Jumps Coach: Tony Veney (Oregon) > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:trakcoach@... " >trakcoach@...</A> > > Throws and Weights Coach: Meg Stone (Colorado) > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:coachstone@... " >coachstone@...</A> > > Wheelchair Coach: Craig Hempel (Illinois) Email: <A HREF= " mailto:champel@... " > > champel@...</A> > > > Recruitment & Junior development: Terri Jordan-Lucas (Pennsylvania) > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:txj3@... " >txj3@...</A> > > How Do I Make The Team? > > Qualifying for the 2004 Paralympic Track and Field Team will be based on an > athlete’s performance as it compares to performances of athletes with > similar disabilities produced at major international competitions. > Currently the performance staff is forming a pool of elite and emerging > elite athlete who will be given the opportunity to attend special training > camps, elite competitions throughout the United States and the world. They > also will be provided with the opportunity to benefit from some of the best > coaches in the United States. > > What are you waiting for? Contact a coach today and lets us get you started > on your “Road to Athens, 2004”. > > Link to Classifications: <A HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/trackclass.htm " >http://www.usparalympi cs.org/trackclass.htm</A> > > Link to Qualification Standards: <A HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/qualificationstandards.htm " > > http://www.usparalympics.org/qualificationstandards.htm</A> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 Hello all. If you are interested in Paralympic events and are not sure who to contact, then do contact Janet Brown the Executive Director of DAAA. She will point you in the correct direction. The US Paralympic Program has been revised in the past few years and been made more centralized. For good or bad, disability groups (like DAAA or Wheelchair Sports) no longer sends their athletes to international events. Athletes must qualify through US Paralympics. DAAA is the premier group for local, regional and national dwarf sporting events and international dwarf only events. Also, thanks to Marge for posting DAAA's email address. Cheers, Jill Kennedy > Subj:Fw: sports > Date:4/29/2003 5:19:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time > From:<A HREF= " mailto:MargeClpa@... " >MargeClpa@...</A> > To:<A HREF= " mailto:dwarfism " >dwarfism </A> > Sent from the Internet > > > Don't contact any of the below. . . . contact our own Dwarf Athletic > Association of America!! > At daaa@...!!!> It has been part of the U.S.Paralympic Program > for years. They have sent Athletes to Koreo, Australia, England and > other World Class Paralympic events!!! > > > > The U.S. Paralympic National Performance Team is looking for new > athletes > > with physical disabilities who are interested in training for and > possibly > > competing in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens Greece. Any athlete, > > coach, administrator, parent or friend who knows of such a person is > > encouraged to contact a National Performance Team coach. > > > > U.S. Paralympics > > > > U.S. Paralympics is a division of the U.S. Olympic > Committee > > that was created in May 2001 to focus efforts on enhancing programs, > > funding and opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to > > participate in Paralympic sport. > > > > The mission of U.S. Paralympics is to be the world leader > in the > > Paralympic movement and to promote excellence in the lives of persons > with > > physical disabilities. > > > > History of the Paralympic Games > > > > The Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event > in > > the world, conceding top honors only to the Olympics. The multi-sport > > competition showcases the talents and abilities of the worlds most > elite > > athletes with physical disabilities. The Paralympics feature 22 sports, > 19 > > or which are also contested in the Olympics. > > > > The first Paralympics were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. In > 1988, > > Seoul, Korea, began the modern-day practice of the Olympic-host nation > also > > hosting the Paralympic Games. Today more than 4,000 athletes from 120 > > countries participate in the Summer Paralympics, while more than 1,100 > > athletes from 36 countries compete in the Winter Parlympic Games. > > > > Disability groups represented in the Paralympics include: > > > > Athletes with amputations > > > > Athletes who are blind or visually impaired > > > > Athletes with cerebal palsy > > > > Athletes with spinal cord injuries or who use wheelchairs, and > > > > Athletes who are affected by a range of other disabilities > that do > > not fall into the aforementioned categories, such as multiple sclerosis > or > > dwarfism. > > > > Key Paralympic Facts > > > > > > More than 54 million people with disabilities live in the United States > > > 143 million Americans are family members of persons with disabilities > > 66 percent of Americans are disabled for more than 6 months in their > > lifetime. > > 75 percent of children with disabilities are not active in physical > > education. > > A 1996 Surgeon Generals report concluded that inactivity and poor diet > > > contribute to nearly 300,000 deaths in the United States annually. > > > > > > > How Do I Get Started? > > > > Contact the National Program Director for Track & Field Hoddle or > > > contact the event area coach for the event in which you participate. > > > > Visit <A HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/ " >www.usparalympics.org</A> > and review the qualification standards to > > determine eligibility for elite or emerging elite team support from > U.S. > > Paralympics. > > > > The National Performance Team coaching staff includes: > > > > Program Director: Hoddle (Washington) Email: > HREF= " mailto:bhoddle@... " > > > bhoddle@... > > > > Assistant Program Director/ Endurance: Ron (Texas) > > > > > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:rljtack@... " >rljtack@...</A> > > > > Sprints and Jumps Coach: Tony Veney (Oregon) > > > > > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:trakcoach@... " >trakcoach@...</A> > > > > Throws and Weights Coach: Meg Stone (Colorado) > > > > > > > Email: HREF= " mailto:coachstone@... " >coachstone@... > > > > Wheelchair Coach: Craig Hempel (Illinois) Email: > HREF= " mailto:champel@... " > > > champel@... > > > > > > > Recruitment & Junior development: Terri Jordan-Lucas (Pennsylvania) > > > > > > > Email: <A HREF= " mailto:txj3@... " >txj3@...</A> > > > > How Do I Make The Team? > > > > Qualifying for the 2004 Paralympic Track and Field Team will be based > on an > > athletes performance as it compares to performances of athletes with > > similar disabilities produced at major international competitions. > > Currently the performance staff is forming a pool of elite and emerging > > > elite athlete who will be given the opportunity to attend special > training > > camps, elite competitions throughout the United States and the world. > They > > also will be provided with the opportunity to benefit from some of the > best > > coaches in the United States. > > > > What are you waiting for? Contact a coach today and lets us get you > started > > on your Road to Athens, 2004. > > > > Link to Classifications: > HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/trackclass.htm " >http://www.usparalympi > cs.org/trackclass.htm > > > > Link to Qualification Standards: > HREF= " http://www.usparalympics.org/qualificationstandards.htm " > > > http://www.usparalympics.org/qualificationstandards.htm > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 No,they do not - not even religious exemptions. And the reason for that is because a school has an obligation to educate a child, however, they do not have an obligation to make sure little ny or Suzie plays football or volleyball. Sports is considered " extra-curricular " not " educational " . Like I said, I know there's a case in the courts on this right now - but if this case wins, I do not know if it will effect only that state or not. It may however, should it prevail, at least possibly set precedent for somewhere else... Message: 17 Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:56:13 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: " Carver " <jenjackcarver@...> Subject: sports? Do exemptions really not work for sports? jen c Randi Airola 517-819-5926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Are you talking about a vaccination exemption or an exemption for a physcial? > > No,they do not - not even religious exemptions. And the reason for that is > because a school has an obligation to educate a child, however, they do not > have an obligation to make sure little ny or Suzie plays football or > volleyball. Sports is considered " extra-curricular " not " educational " . > Like I said, I know there's a case in the courts on this right now - but if > this case wins, I do not know if it will effect only that state or not. It > may however, should it prevail, at least possibly set precedent for > somewhere else... > > > > Message: 17 > Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:56:13 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) > From: " Carver " <jenjackcarver@b...> > Subject: sports? > > Do exemptions really not work for sports? > > jen c > Randi Airola > 517-819-5926 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 This is really unfortuante because i have two boys that are dying to play sports!! Do they always tend to ask for their records? jen c -- sports? Do exemptions really not work for sports? jen c Randi Airola 517-819-5926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 My kids have been playing sports for their public school for several years now. We've never been questioned about vaccines. I guess it depends on the school district. Kay Re: RE: Sports This is really unfortuante because i have two boys that are dying to play sports!! Do they always tend to ask for their records? jen c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm talking about exemptions for vaccinations, I'm sorry, but, I'm not sure on the requirements if one wants to refuse a physical.... (sorry) Message: 9 Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:01:14 -0000 From: " Sara " <SaraShaughnessy@...> Subject: Re: Sports Are you talking about a vaccination exemption or an exemption for a physcial? ----------------------------------------------------- And , Kay brings up a good point - there are some Districts that either don't make it a " high priority " , or, don't pay much attention... Some do - some don't. It really does depend on the school District and each person that's in whatever position. Message: 19 Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:25:42 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: " Carver " <jenjackcarver@...> Subject: Re: RE: Sports This is really unfortuante because i have two boys that are dying to play sports!! Do they always tend to ask for their records? jen c -- Re: RE: Sports My kids have been playing sports for their public school for several years now. We've never been questioned about vaccines. I guess it depends on the school district. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi, I do Yoga, Pilates and light hand and leg weights. I have a Cochlear Freedom, and I'm told it can get wet. It hasn't gotten wet yet, but I don't think a little sweat would hurt it according to the literature. If concerned call all the manufacturers and hear what they have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Of course it can get wet, but they have a drier that you should put your implant in every night. That's what I do, that way it will stay dry. Patsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I put my processor in a dehumidifier every nite. Keeps the processor and batteries dry and working better. Also good for hearing aids. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi a - I have the Nucleus 24 - and wear the 3G. I am an avid tennis player - we spend winters in Az. where we play almost everyday. As you know it gets plenty warm there - yes, even in winter! Our summer home is in Central California which gets hot also. I have never had a problem with my processor - but do faithfully put it in the Dri 'n Store each nite. The new Nucleus Freedom processor is built to federal standards for " water resistance " and that is the implant/processor being used today. That processor was developed just for such hot/humid conditions as you are talking about! The Freedom is the only processor that can make that claim. Rosemary Armstrong N24 11/99 >From: " " <eknott59@...> >Reply- > >Subject: sports >Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 17:36:08 -0000 > >I was wondering what experiences people have had with CI's and sports. > >Also, since I will be moving back to New Orleans in a year, what affect >sweat has on the device...is there one device that performs better >under hot humid conditions? > >Thanks, > >mother of who will be implanted in July > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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