Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I really understand your frustration over the medicine not working. I take zyprexa myself for PTSD and have worked myself down to one every other night. My dr. said it stayed in my system for 48 hours. Don't know if he's right but that's what he said. If it is still making him jittery, maybe cutting back how often would help -- but don't listen to me. I'm no dr.. Just another frustrated mom. Leonard <aktl07@...> wrote: To all: My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. angela p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks . We called the psych today but wouldn't you know it, he's on vacation through 1/14. Maybe I'll try giving it to him once a day instead of twice and see if that makes a difference. Pailes <swordovfire@...> wrote: I really understand your frustration over the medicine not working. I take zyprexa myself for PTSD and have worked myself down to one every other night. My dr. said it stayed in my system for 48 hours. Don't know if he's right but that's what he said. If it is still making him jittery, maybe cutting back how often would help -- but don't listen to me. I'm no dr.. Just another frustrated mom. Leonard <aktl07@...> wrote: To all: My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. angela p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi , regarding missed school, he does have legitmate/excused reasons, and I don't think they count his in-home/homebound time at all. I know our system had a 20 absence limit and we'd get a mailed letter once it hit 10 to call the school, but the principal always said he knew ours were legitimate excuses/illnesses, not to worry about it. Age 13 -- well, good luck, yes I think puberty, growth spurts, etc., can all play a part. single mom, 3 sons , almost 19!, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hello , We went through similar. I wonder if your pharmacist would be helpful to ask about this. I have found ours sometimes more helpful than our doctor. Very hard to know what is contributing to current challenges, but when you say jittery it seems to make sense it has to do with meds. It's possible it's the prozak if he was not on that high a dose before, might be worth trying cutting back. Check with pharmacist on this. Been there and know how upsetting and concerning it all is. Hang in there. Barb > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 >For the group; As a school counselor myself, I am proud and very pleased to hear of compassion coming from school counselors who understand the need for students with anxiety to take care of themselves. Many times I have supported kids (breathing, walking, checking in, counseling etc) with anxiety/panic and run interference with the teachers/administration. (although I must say at my school, there is an open minded attitude and much support for kids) That said, I know that there is an agenda for schools and yes, they probably can hold a student back if they have not covered the material. Perhaps there are alternatives like summer school - or you could negotiate a schedule for academics that will work for everyone. Is he on a 504 plan? How is the special educaiton at the school? Most of all I would say try not to alienate the administration - be strong and clear about your child's needs, but try to curb frustration with the " ignorance " of the system... Alice To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it > at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of > school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep > him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive > out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He > attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) > and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to > 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to > school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But > today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD > does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are > starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so > the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which > also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so > he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and > preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if > this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a > combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be > appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time > missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Chris. Right now, we're taking it one day at a time. <@...> wrote: Hi , regarding missed school, he does have legitmate/excused reasons, and I don't think they count his in-home/homebound time at all. I know our system had a 20 absence limit and we'd get a mailed letter once it hit 10 to call the school, but the principal always said he knew ours were legitimate excuses/illnesses, not to worry about it. Age 13 -- well, good luck, yes I think puberty, growth spurts, etc., can all play a part. single mom, 3 sons , almost 19!, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Barb. It helps to know that others understand what we are going through. barb <barbnesrallah@...> wrote: Hello , We went through similar. I wonder if your pharmacist would be helpful to ask about this. I have found ours sometimes more helpful than our doctor. Very hard to know what is contributing to current challenges, but when you say jittery it seems to make sense it has to do with meds. It's possible it's the prozak if he was not on that high a dose before, might be worth trying cutting back. Check with pharmacist on this. Been there and know how upsetting and concerning it all is. Hang in there. Barb > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Barb. It helps to know that others understand what we are going through. barb <barbnesrallah@...> wrote: Hello , We went through similar. I wonder if your pharmacist would be helpful to ask about this. I have found ours sometimes more helpful than our doctor. Very hard to know what is contributing to current challenges, but when you say jittery it seems to make sense it has to do with meds. It's possible it's the prozak if he was not on that high a dose before, might be worth trying cutting back. Check with pharmacist on this. Been there and know how upsetting and concerning it all is. Hang in there. Barb > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Barb. It helps to know that others understand what we are going through. barb <barbnesrallah@...> wrote: Hello , We went through similar. I wonder if your pharmacist would be helpful to ask about this. I have found ours sometimes more helpful than our doctor. Very hard to know what is contributing to current challenges, but when you say jittery it seems to make sense it has to do with meds. It's possible it's the prozak if he was not on that high a dose before, might be worth trying cutting back. Check with pharmacist on this. Been there and know how upsetting and concerning it all is. Hang in there. Barb > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Barb. It helps to know that others understand what we are going through. barb <barbnesrallah@...> wrote: Hello , We went through similar. I wonder if your pharmacist would be helpful to ask about this. I have found ours sometimes more helpful than our doctor. Very hard to know what is contributing to current challenges, but when you say jittery it seems to make sense it has to do with meds. It's possible it's the prozak if he was not on that high a dose before, might be worth trying cutting back. Check with pharmacist on this. Been there and know how upsetting and concerning it all is. Hang in there. Barb > > To all: > > My 13 year old son, diagnosed this year with OCD, had a bad time of it at the end of November. Per the psych suggestion, we kept him out of school for the month of Dec. He had tutors come to the house to keep him in the loop. In addition, we signed him up for intensive out-patient therapy at the Bio-Behavorial Center in Great Neck, NY. He attended ERP therapy everyday for 90 minutes a day (continues to do so) and seemed to be getting better. The psych also increased his prozac to 40 mg and added Zyprexa at 2.5 mg twice a day. Well, he went back to school last Wed, Thurs and Fri and we congratulated him on this. But today, (Monday), he said he couldn't go in this am. His said his OCD does not want him to go in today - he's having a bad day. > > As you can imagine, I am beside myself. Just when you think things are starting to appear improved . . . He gained 15 lbs from the Zyprexa so the psych tried Geodon (which made him shaky) and then Seroquel (which also made him shaky and jittery). The Zyprexa seemed to be working so he went back on but this weekend, he seemed very jittery and preoccupied. Also his personality seems to be changing. Don't know if this is the meds, puberty and adolescence, the OCD getting worse, or a combination of all of the above. > > Just feel like crying. Any thoughts any of you have would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. > > angela > > p.s. He is also afraid of having to repeat the 8th grade because of time missed. Can the school do this? > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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