Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 Laurie, I just typed a long answer, and then the computer shut down! I'll try again - maybe this will be shorter! Eating problems: I have found that peer support helps encourage the kids to eat. I make food that is kid friendly and make sure they are hungry when they sit down!! For example: a 6 oz glass of chocolate milk that has an egg WELL mixed into it! Adi, now 14, has always had issues around food and is tall and thin (5'6 " and 100lbs). Her latest is to eat according to the Canada Food Guide. This is healthy, but obsessesivly so. I wont provide her with things that she obsesses about so she must make due with what we have. She refused food until she was about a year old - and only ate when left with friends at a play group. Toiletting: Issues around over wipping, not wipping, 'holding it in', going to often, etc have been regularly discussed on the list!! Constipation is a common side effect of hte medication, as you probably know. I make sure to provide enough fiber and water and the rest is up to behaviour therapy! We talk about whose in charge of your body: You or OCD? Tom loves to use humour - his favourite is: MR. Hanky (from South Park) has a building crew up your butt! Low self esteem and feelings of worthlessness are, unfortunatly, the sad part of dealing with any illness. You handled the situation well by reinforcing your unconditional love of her. is an individual, and that is what makes her special. Divorce is part of her identity. There is no question of her love towards her step-father or towards her birthfather. Her image of having her birth parents together is based on what she thinks would be good - since she really doesnt know one way or the other. Here I wouldn't engage in any lengthy discussions above the typical questions that kids have when their parents are not living together. If she begins to obsess, then treat it like any other obsession and remind her its the ocd talking and not . You wrote: She constantly has to have everyone's reassurance that she is indeed that character.... and she also needs constant reassurance of what she looks like as that character. >The doctor suggested limiting the number of times that she can ask us, >which seems to help some. The doctor is right. The more you answer, the more questions and times she will ask. When you answer her, you are Enabling, or participating in the compulsion to seek reassurance. Once is good, twice is the last. Remind her whose in charge: or OCD?! Enough for one day! Remember to take care of yourself. wendy in canada, wb4@... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Laurie, I am 88 years old and deaf for 60 years. I had a CI when 63 in my left ear however, it restored my voice after being deaf for 39 years. I had sudden hearing loss in three hours after my 3rd child was born . SO that first implant also enhance the self taught lipreading. However, could not understand speech clearly with it. Still have it the N22 3G and this past December decided to go for a second implant the totally deaf ear and all I can say is with the N5 801 It is a total miracle for me I can understand men and women voices which could not tell the difference before. Yesterday for the first time tried the Telecoil and spoke to my daughter in CA and could understand some of what she said. I would encourage your grandmother it is just wonderful to Hear after no sound in that ear for 60 years. in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 , It is so great to hear from you and your experiences. These stories you and the others have shared will be invaluable to my mom. I can tell already it is making a difference in her attitude and fear about the CI. Thanks again for your response. Laurie > > Laurie, I am 88 years old and deaf for 60 years. I had a CI when 63 in my left ear however, it restored my voice after being deaf for 39 years. I had sudden hearing loss in three hours after my 3rd child was born . SO that first implant also enhance the self taught lipreading. However, could not understand speech clearly with it. Still have it the N22 3G and this past December decided to go for a second implant the totally deaf ear and all I can say is with the N5 801 It is a total miracle for me I can understand men and women voices which could not tell the difference before. Yesterday for the first time tried the Telecoil and spoke to my daughter in CA and could understand some of what she said. > I would encourage your grandmother it is just wonderful to Hear after no sound in that ear for 60 years. > in MO > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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