Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 I am forwarding this to the list, since I think that's where it was intended to go. Welcome to the list, Galen. Sounds like we can all learn from your experiences and skills also! Can you tell me more about Pregnancy Massage? ----------Jeanine New member > New member introduction appears below; > > My name is Galen Hall, I'm a 44 yr. old male Practical Nursing student > approximately 2/3 through an 18 month evening program. I've been a > professional massage therapist for the past seven years after studying in > Sante Fe, NM. Prior to that I worked in EMS for four years in Monterey, CA. > > I moved back to my hometown of Lancaster, PA approximately five years ago to > be with my mother during the last two years of her battle with cervical > cancer. This March will be the third anniversary of her passing, she always > hoped I would become a doctor, although I'm sure she would be no less proud > of my becoming a nurse. > > I was coached into nursing by an RN who had worked in L & D for over 20 years. > The miracle of birth has always represented true magick for me and I can't > think of anywhere else in healthcare I'd rather work. > > Upon graduation, I will be moving in with my girlfriend in town, PA. I > currently have two prospects for employment. Both of which are enthusiastic > about having a male nurse working in Ob/Gyn. I plan on continuing to obtain > my RN after working for a year as an LPN. My long term plans include becoming > a Nurse Midwyfe. I understand there are only 8 male NP Midwives in PA, and I > hope to increase that number by one more. > > During my year of working as an LPN I will be homeschooling my 14 yr old > daughter, obtaining a certification in Pregnancy Massage and hopefully > becoming a board-certified hypnotherapist. > > I have a keen interest in Alternative Medicine. As part of a school project I > put up a website containing information on Herbal Remedies pertaining to the > Female Reproductive system. The website is located at > www.geocities.com/nursegalen/ > > I'm looking forward to learning more about OB through the Group's collective > experiences > > Warm Regards, > Galen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Did anyone here experience finding out through professionals and not have a clue that their child was different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 "Did anyone here experience finding out through professionals and not have a clue that their child was different? " Opps, I sent that last post before actually typeing anything Anyways, yes. I was there ohhhhhhhhhhhhh...about 2 weeks ago. We keept saying "he'll talk when he's ready" "he's just shy" and of course "it's just a faze". I senced something wasn't right about 3 months ago. But every time I brought it up to DH he would tell me he's fine your thinking to much. What really irks me now is everyone keeps telling me "we suspected for a while but didn't know how to tell you". URGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I just wanna scream. I'm like give me some credit please. All this time wasted on "wait n' see". We could have been treating him already. Luckily one brave Aunte of DH's decided she was concerned enough to ask me if I ever had him cked. I thought she was kiding so didn't take her seriously. So she went home and researched Autism on the web and printed up some stuff for us to read. She even went as far as to check off all the things that applied to Corbin. Dh read it first and told me about it. He said he thought it did sound like Corbin. I still didn't take it seriously till I read it myslef on the plan home. I was in tears because it was deffinatly Corbin. I stayed up all night researching Autism. Which was good for me, it helped me cope. The next morning we took Corbin to our DR who did confirme he is AS. I took it well but DH broke down, he still had that shread of hope that the DR would say he was just a late bloomer. But just under 2 weeks later we are both glad to have a diagnosis. We feel like we have a little control over the situation now. We know what his prob is, we know what we believe is the cause and we know what our plan of action is. So IMHO I think you should tell her in the loveing way only a sister can. She will have a hard time hearing it. I mean what parent is ever really ready to hear something like this? But in the end she and her son will be better off for knowing. And they will have you to thank for helping them get the info they need to move fwd in a positive way. hth Angie~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 > " Did anyone here experience finding out > through professionals and not have a clue that their child was > different? " > > Opps, I sent that last post before actually typeing anything > > Anyways, yes. I was there ohhhhhhhhhhhhh...about 2 weeks ago. We keept saying > " he'll talk when he's ready " " he's just shy " and of course " it's just a > faze " . I senced something wasn't right about 3 months ago. But every time I > brought it up to DH he would tell me he's fine your thinking to much. What > really irks me now is everyone keeps telling me " we suspected for a while but > didn't know how to tell you " . URGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I just wanna scream. I'm like > give me some credit please. All this time wasted on " wait n' see " . We could > have been treating him already. > > Luckily one brave Aunte of DH's decided she was concerned enough to ask me if > I ever had him cked. I thought she was kiding so didn't take her seriously. > So she went home and researched Autism on the web and printed up some stuff > for us to read. She even went as far as to check off all the things that > applied to Corbin. Dh read it first and told me about it. He said he thought > it did sound like Corbin. I still didn't take it seriously till I read it > myslef on the plan home. I was in tears because it was deffinatly Corbin. I > stayed up all night researching Autism. Which was good for me, it helped me > cope. The next morning we took Corbin to our DR who did confirme he is AS. I > took it well but DH broke down, he still had that shread of hope that the DR > would say he was just a late bloomer. > > But just under 2 weeks later we are both glad to have a diagnosis. We feel > like we have a little control over the situation now. We know what his prob > is, we know what we believe is the cause and we know what our plan of action > is. > > So IMHO I think you should tell her in the loveing way only a sister can. She > will have a hard time hearing it. I mean what parent is ever really ready to > hear something like this? But in the end she and her son will be better off > for knowing. And they will have you to thank for helping them get the info > they need to move fwd in a positive way. > > hth > > Angie~ Hi Angie, I thank you for your kind support. I have tried to tell her in a " oh-so-nice-way, " she just thinks that I am talking about my own son. She has had her in-laws come right out and say, " What is wrong with him? Why can't he talk yet? " They are always giving her their opinion and they have been pretty direct about it. She has told me some of their conversations. She has brushed it off as, " They just haven't had little ones around for awhile and don't remember how it is. " What I think is bad is the fact that she does have a speech teacher working with him and as far as I can tell nothing has been said. I know one time when I had my son in a special program in New Jersey, I came out and asked, " Why doesn't my son learn by example and have to be showed how to do things? " I never got a direct answer. I had no reason to believe otherwise. I do not know if she has asked the speech teacher anything that direct but, I'm guessing that she she is being so cooperative they don't want to be the ones to drop the bomb. They have a parent who is happy and is working with them. Why rock the boat? My (other) sister asked me if I thought that they would tell her their concerns. I told her NO. Why? For the exactly the same reasons no one told me. I think people hinted but I just didn't get it. You see, he was my first child. The only autism I knew about were the " RAINMAN " ones. This is my sister's 3rd child (she has 4 children, 12, 4, (almost) 3 (the " could be " ) autistic one ,and a 18 month old. I had thought she'd see how he was not meeting other childhood goals that they had. She doesn't. She has even seen how a high-functioning autistic acts from being around my son and still can't see the signs. Could she be in denial? I truly think it may have crossed her mind. But, if she is using my son as the example, then she is off her mark. For one thing, my son was echolatic. Her son does not exhibit those signs. BIG red flag. Had I been aware of that, I could have labeled my son myself. This is a tough thing to deal with. I will definetly pray hard about this one. I just wanted to thank you for your support and if something happens I'll let everyone know. I guess I don't want her to explode in my face. She's pretty stubborn. Thanks! Ann Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 Gosh Ann, doesn't sound like she is anywhere near ready to her this. If SHE is not asking "what's wrong with him" there is no way she can be reseptive to anyone elses POVS. FAmily has been asking us for years" what's wrong with him" and Dha nd I have not felt too worried till he hit his 3rd bday and then we (I mostly) started thinking that something deffinatly was amiss. I really think the best thing you can do at this point is be there for her. She will figure this all out soon. If you need to chat, vent what ever, go right ahead. I listen good. <<<hugs>>> Angie~ Hi Angie, I thank you for your kind support. I have tried to tell her in a "oh-so-nice-way," she just thinks that I am talking about my own son. She has had her in-laws come right out and say," What is wrong with him? Why can't he talk yet?" They are always giving her their opinion and they have been pretty direct about it. She has told me some of their conversations. She has brushed it off as, "They just haven't had little ones around for awhile and don't remember how it is." What I think is bad is the fact that she does have a speech teacher working with him and as far as I can tell nothing has been said. I know one time when I had my son in a special program in New Jersey, I came out and asked," Why doesn't my son learn by example and have to be showed how to do things?" I never got a direct answer. I had no reason to believe otherwise. I do not know if she has asked the speech teacher anything that direct but, I'm guessing that she she is being so cooperative they don't want to be the ones to drop the bomb. They have a parent who is happy and is working with them. Why rock the boat? My (other) sister asked me if I thought that they would tell her their concerns. I told her NO. Why? For the exactly the same reasons no one told me. I think people hinted but I just didn't get it. You see, he was my first child. The only autism I knew about were the "RAINMAN" ones. This is my sister's 3rd child (she has 4 children, 12, 4, (almost) 3 (the "could be") autistic one ,and a 18 month old. I had thought she'd see how he was not meeting other childhood goals that they had. She doesn't. She has even seen how a high-functioning autistic acts from being around my son and still can't see the signs. Could she be in denial? I truly think it may have crossed her mind. But, if she is using my son as the example, then she is off her mark. For one thing, my son was echolatic. Her son does not exhibit those signs. BIG red flag. Had I been aware of that, I could have labeled my son myself. This is a tough thing to deal with. I will definetly pray hard about this one. I just wanted to thank you for your support and if something happens I'll let everyone know. I guess I don't want her to explode in my face. She's pretty stubborn. Thanks! Ann Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hi , My name is sherry and I have a 41/2 yr old with autism, adhd and chromosome 18p-11.2. There is also a lot of denial in our family but once things start to notice more they will eventually come round. I am sorry to hear there is not much support around you. I am fairly new to this group also and I can say you have joined a very friendly one. I unfortunately live in England so cannot be much use with support you can access, but I am sure someone else maybe able to help you. I also have problems with rage we haven't quite worked that one out yet. But we recently got a trampoline and this has calmed Toby down lots. Had a few good nights sleep, I think all that jumping around wears him out. Anyway welcome again hope to hear from soon. Sherry. > Hi, > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > boys. > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hi , Welcome to the group. Wow, you have a handful. I have a 5 year old that has Aspergers/mild autism and bipolar. We have LOTS of rages around here. My son is so strong he has given me a black eye before..not fun. Here are my suggestions.. You dont say where you live (state) so ill give you some general information. The first thing I would do is contact the autism society in your area. Depending on which state you are in, they will have information about support, therapy, resources specific to your state. The information will be available either on their website or you may have to call them directly. Here is a link to their main site, from there you can get state specific information: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer Is your son in school? I see that he is 5, so im assuming that he started Kinder?? If not, you should contact the school district and get him in for services now. I would recommend Tony Attwoods Book, Asperger's Syndrome to you, if you havent already read it. Its got a lot of information. If you have a university in your area I would see if they have any type of disablity or special education department. They sometimes have programs and such or may even know of resources in your local community. United way and Easter Seals often have programs to assist families such as yours. You may give them a call and see what they offer or if you have specific needs ask them if they have programs to assist you. Also, contact your local community board or regional center (they call them something different in each state). This is usually the state run disability center in your city or county. They have family funds available to help people with respite care, training, etc. Each familiy is givin a yearly amount to use for care and education. Again, if you need help in this area, let me know. In regards to your childrens education. Get educated yourself. Schools take advantage of parents, it seems to be common practice. Go here www.reedmartin.com and www.wrightslaw.com. Also go to your states department of education to see what parent support they have. Its often in their special education section. Our state department has yearly conferences to teach parents about their rights. The conference is paid for by the state department of education and parents and advocates run the events. Also, contact the parent to parent organization in your state. They have advocates and other parents who know where to get resources. Since I dont know what state you are in, I cant give you the direct link, but if you do a google search for parent to parent and your state you will find it. If you have any problems let me know and I can help you out. As far as the rages.. there are tons of reason why the rages could be happening.. some of which are your childrens inabilities to communicate their needs, you not understanding their needs, overstimulation, sensory issues, and some well..you will never exactly know the reasons why. Ive had to implement an entire " program " around my son and its been tailored to his specific needs. Behavior Modification and Sensory Integration Therapy have worked wonders for my son. Positive reinforcement of good behaivors has worked wonders. Does your school district have an autism team? If they do, contact them and really pick their brains. ABA is one option to help you, but there are multiple methods and therapy to help you with rages... Or is there anyone in your district that is " trained and knowledgeable " with autistic children. Get a hold of them and ask for help. My son goes to play therapy to work on his behavior problems and social issues. Its through the State run Mental Health facility in our city. They have a sliding fee scale if you dont have insurance or if you insurance doesnt cover mental health. Get on Google and just search under HFA, Autism and Aspergers..read read read... I would list sites, but its so easy now to get information from multiple resources online just by doing a search for all of the above terms. Autism is in the spotlight right now making it even easier to get info online. Also look up information on other disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, Depression (its very common to occur in children with any type of disorder, and bipolar has often been associated with aspergers), anxiety disorders, etc. These are a few, but the symptoms of these disorders are found within Autism/aspergers/hfa. Lots of the intervention for those disorders can be help to you. I hope this helps you out, if you have any questions please ask. If you could post the state im sure there are other parents here that can help you find resources and id be happy to help you search for some. > Hi, > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > boys. > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 I live in the state of oregon. a small town east of astoria. I really appreciate the information that has been given. julia > Hi, > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > boys. > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Welcome to the group ! This is the place to be for support There are lots of us here with similar kids, amazingly so sometimes. The rages? My 'rage' child is inpatient at the moment.... he's 13+ and 182 lbs of " mean " when he wants to be. We're working on some cognitive therapy there, and trying to come up with some home behavior plans (one's i haven't already tried). My youngest is 10+, and is High Functioning Autistic with Underlying Metabolic Problems. He's a slip of a boy who is only out to please...only on occasion does he let his red hair flair good luck... and again Welcome! DES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 Welcome. I'm pretty new myself, but this is a nice group. I have a 9yro son w/ HFA. And a 3 yro son w/ Pdd-nos. I'm sorry you don't have a better support system. It can be hard finding one. And for that reason I love these boards. I'm curious. What do you think is the difference between AS and HFA since you have two boys w/ thoses dxes? I recently found a social skills class for my oldest. They will talk about feelings. How to recognise them in others as well as how to respond. I'm hoping it helps w/ those outbursts. a > Hi, > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > boys. > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 Welcome. I'm pretty new myself, but this is a nice group. I have a 9yro son w/ HFA. And a 3 yro son w/ Pdd-nos. I'm sorry you don't have a better support system. It can be hard finding one. And for that reason I love these boards. I'm curious. What do you think is the difference between AS and HFA since you have two boys w/ thoses dxes? I recently found a social skills class for my oldest. They will talk about feelings. How to recognise them in others as well as how to respond. I'm hoping it helps w/ those outbursts. a > Hi, > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > boys. > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 HI a, When my HFA child was one year old I remarked about how much like my AS child he was. Now the HFA one is bubbly one second, explosive the next, loves to play with people, talkative, huggable but holds major grudges. My AS child is always down about something, doesn't have a sense of humor, bad social skills, prefers to be the only one noticed in a room, and gives those blank hugs but doesn't hold grudges, he tries really hard to make me happy. My HFA child could care less and hits me with something if he is angry with me. These boards have been a door opening to some sanity. It's really sad to say that I am happy I am not on this boat alone. I am amazed at the number of children with autism. Have a good one. -- In autism-aspergers , " rybabysmom " <psps1@c...> wrote: > Welcome. I'm pretty new myself, but this is a nice group. > I have a 9yro son w/ HFA. And a 3 yro son w/ Pdd-nos. I'm sorry you > don't have a better support system. It can be hard finding one. And > for that reason I love these boards. > I'm curious. What do you think is the difference between AS and HFA > since you have two boys w/ thoses dxes? > I recently found a social skills class for my oldest. They will talk > about feelings. How to recognise them in others as well as how to > respond. I'm hoping it helps w/ those outbursts. > > a > > > > Hi, > > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high > functioning > > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of > denial > > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. > I > > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful > > boys. > > > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? > Those > > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Hi , First off welcome to the group you are sure to make a lot of friends here I the list I know I have and I joined about six months ago. I have a 5 year old with PDD-NOS and high functioning aspergers. My son has rages every once and a while. We bought him a puching bag a small plastic one at first until it burst my husband then bought a huge proper punching bag. So when my son is angry or fustrated he knows that he can go down there and just punch and kick away. It seems to be helping him and there aren't as many rages and I find its making him stronger and not so clumsy. Hope this helps you!! in Ajax > >Reply-To: autism-aspergers >To: autism-aspergers >Subject: new member >Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:06:22 -0000 > >Hi, >I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high functioning >autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > >I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of denial >in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore it. I >am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these wonderful >boys. > >And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? Those >are enough to make me want to bang my head! > >Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > in Oregon > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 Very interesting. I'd love to hear more stories. Does anyone else have kids w/ these dxes and what do ya see as the differences? I have to say my HFA child sounds alot like your HFA son. Thanks, a > > > Hi, > > > I have a 9 y/o son with aspergers, a 5 y/o son with high > > functioning > > > autism, and a " normal " 7 y/o son. > > > > > > I have basically very limited support. And there is a lot of > > denial > > > in my family. My communities way of supporting me is to ignore > it. > > I > > > am looking for education so I can be a good mom to these > wonderful > > > boys. > > > > > > And, does anyone have a method of handling/redirecting a rage? > > Those > > > are enough to make me want to bang my head! > > > > > > Hope to make a friend. thanks! > > > > > > in Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi again everyone, and thanks to you all for the welcome. It is the third in the blood work series that I am waiting on results from, and yes I am scared almost mindless. Hubby was being supportive, but now has withdrawn from me... guess I cannot blame him.. his blood work came up ok. Thanks for advising on getting copies of blood work, too. I am currently trying to get copies from the hospital from two years or so ago, would think I was asking for a heart transplant. In the emails I have been reading there has been several references to 'tx'... what is that? Not the state I assume? (and thank you so much for posting so much info Pat, , and whoever else I am forgetting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Hello and WELCOME to this group. I think that you will absolutely love it here and also find allot of very useful information. This bunch - has been my saving grace. I see you love animals - I too as well. I had an unbrella cockatoo for years, they are so............ smart and mine was so loving... Make yourself at home here and don't be afraid to ask questions, as they are all here to help. May God continue to bless us all Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Hi Nikki, Welcome,I have had three liver biopsies,and the worst part is all the waiting and lying on your side afterwards.They usually use Versaid(called conscious sedation) and morphine or Demerol just before the biopsy.They will numb up your skin on your side and its over very quickly.They may do a sonogram and mark the spot they will use beforehand.Its really much ado about what ends up being about a 3 second procedure. Bring a book or magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 First thing my GI did when I tested pos for HCV was order a sonogram and biopsy. So may depend on your doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Hi Nikki, I was diagnosed in early April with type 1a. I am going in for my first biopsy Monday morning and still trying to decide whether to go on treatment at this time or not... will be thinking of you. This doctor is even going to let me bring the 10 day old cockatiel I just started hand feeding into the hospital with me in its homemade brooder. Who needs the hubby there when you have a baby, lol! Poor little thing needs fed every 3 hours at this point... will be an interesting visit for sure. I am told the biopsy is no fun but nothing much having to do with hospitals or doctors is. Even though not fun it is no big deal. We will both get through Monday with flying colors I am sure... take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Sonji, Welcome to the group! Rabecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Krista, welcome to the group! I have a 15 yr old son (10th grade) who began battling OCD at around age 11.5; he'd just started 6th grade. He began having all sorts of compulsions, some pretty weird and not the typical OCD I'd read about. Anyway, I found this group not long after, and it's been my very best support through all this! There was no one near enough experienced in treating OCD, so like you I read & read and joined this group! Between the research and suggestions from this group, we somehow managed to live through it all. As to your question about therapy and medication - Sometimes if a child is really suffering, medication is given to help them reach a reduced point of anxiety/OCD to where they can receive some benefits from the CBT/ERP therapy. Medication isn't a *must* for OCD, you just have to decide what's best for your situation. However, many find a mix of therapy & meds offers the best solution if in the " OCD is making us all insane!!! can't go about our daily lives!!! " stage. Sounds like you are off to a really good start with therapy, etc. With my son, we first tried inositol powder (in the B vitamin family) and it luckily worked well for . We used it for the first 2+ years and then started on Celexa; he's been on the Celexa a little over a year. The thing, as you will read, with medication and even inositol is that no *one* medication works for everyone, it's an individual thing, and you need to give each a few weeks trial (8-12) to see how it'll work and to build up to a good dosage level; so it can be trial and error for some people until you find the one that works best; some meds might cause a bit of insomnia or hyperness or moodiness...or nothing at all except some relief! We were very lucky in that the inositol worked; and then with Celexa, it's worked well, no real side effects for except that he gets pretty tired each p.m. and naps now. After began having compulsions 24/7 in 6th grade and I began learning more about OCD, I realized that all those reassurance questions he'd ask me when younger could be considered part of OCD. He seemed to grow out of that. But used to ask things many times, some repeatedly, " will this give me cancer? " or " how long will it take this -cut/scratch- to heal? " and so on, seemed to be too tuned into every cut/scratch/blemish and every feeling in his body. Very tiring! I began to limit how many times I would answer or ask him " what did I say the last time " or just ask him a question back or tell him I had already answered that (2 or 3x!). Sometimes I would switch answers, like in " how long will this take to heal? " I might say 7 days, then next 10 days, then " a month " .... However - didn't have any huge meltdowns as some kids will over this, he might just get a bit whiny but would go on his way; then come back later to ask again! What do you think would happen if you said " yes I am " when he asks if you're mad at him? or quickly said " no, are you mad at me? " or " no, now go do... " and tried to redirect him? Well, it's getting late, long day! Hope something above made a bit of sense. By the way, is doing very well now. For him, OCD is still there but manageable, not interfering at least to any extent that bothers him (or anyone else!). Glad you've joined us! single mom, 3 sons , 15, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers(autism) , 15, nonidentical twin Randall, 19 A link for inositol/OCD to read if never heard of it: http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > Hi everyone. I just joined your group tonight. I've been reading > your posts and I am already feeling better. I have a 10 yr old son > who was diagnosed this yr with OCD. He started worrying more and > more and saying things that were worrying me so I needed to get him > help. He worries constantly about getting germs or giving germs, or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Krista, welcome to the group! I have a 15 yr old son (10th grade) who began battling OCD at around age 11.5; he'd just started 6th grade. He began having all sorts of compulsions, some pretty weird and not the typical OCD I'd read about. Anyway, I found this group not long after, and it's been my very best support through all this! There was no one near enough experienced in treating OCD, so like you I read & read and joined this group! Between the research and suggestions from this group, we somehow managed to live through it all. As to your question about therapy and medication - Sometimes if a child is really suffering, medication is given to help them reach a reduced point of anxiety/OCD to where they can receive some benefits from the CBT/ERP therapy. Medication isn't a *must* for OCD, you just have to decide what's best for your situation. However, many find a mix of therapy & meds offers the best solution if in the " OCD is making us all insane!!! can't go about our daily lives!!! " stage. Sounds like you are off to a really good start with therapy, etc. With my son, we first tried inositol powder (in the B vitamin family) and it luckily worked well for . We used it for the first 2+ years and then started on Celexa; he's been on the Celexa a little over a year. The thing, as you will read, with medication and even inositol is that no *one* medication works for everyone, it's an individual thing, and you need to give each a few weeks trial (8-12) to see how it'll work and to build up to a good dosage level; so it can be trial and error for some people until you find the one that works best; some meds might cause a bit of insomnia or hyperness or moodiness...or nothing at all except some relief! We were very lucky in that the inositol worked; and then with Celexa, it's worked well, no real side effects for except that he gets pretty tired each p.m. and naps now. After began having compulsions 24/7 in 6th grade and I began learning more about OCD, I realized that all those reassurance questions he'd ask me when younger could be considered part of OCD. He seemed to grow out of that. But used to ask things many times, some repeatedly, " will this give me cancer? " or " how long will it take this -cut/scratch- to heal? " and so on, seemed to be too tuned into every cut/scratch/blemish and every feeling in his body. Very tiring! I began to limit how many times I would answer or ask him " what did I say the last time " or just ask him a question back or tell him I had already answered that (2 or 3x!). Sometimes I would switch answers, like in " how long will this take to heal? " I might say 7 days, then next 10 days, then " a month " .... However - didn't have any huge meltdowns as some kids will over this, he might just get a bit whiny but would go on his way; then come back later to ask again! What do you think would happen if you said " yes I am " when he asks if you're mad at him? or quickly said " no, are you mad at me? " or " no, now go do... " and tried to redirect him? Well, it's getting late, long day! Hope something above made a bit of sense. By the way, is doing very well now. For him, OCD is still there but manageable, not interfering at least to any extent that bothers him (or anyone else!). Glad you've joined us! single mom, 3 sons , 15, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers(autism) , 15, nonidentical twin Randall, 19 A link for inositol/OCD to read if never heard of it: http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > Hi everyone. I just joined your group tonight. I've been reading > your posts and I am already feeling better. I have a 10 yr old son > who was diagnosed this yr with OCD. He started worrying more and > more and saying things that were worrying me so I needed to get him > help. He worries constantly about getting germs or giving germs, or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Krista, welcome to the group! I have a 15 yr old son (10th grade) who began battling OCD at around age 11.5; he'd just started 6th grade. He began having all sorts of compulsions, some pretty weird and not the typical OCD I'd read about. Anyway, I found this group not long after, and it's been my very best support through all this! There was no one near enough experienced in treating OCD, so like you I read & read and joined this group! Between the research and suggestions from this group, we somehow managed to live through it all. As to your question about therapy and medication - Sometimes if a child is really suffering, medication is given to help them reach a reduced point of anxiety/OCD to where they can receive some benefits from the CBT/ERP therapy. Medication isn't a *must* for OCD, you just have to decide what's best for your situation. However, many find a mix of therapy & meds offers the best solution if in the " OCD is making us all insane!!! can't go about our daily lives!!! " stage. Sounds like you are off to a really good start with therapy, etc. With my son, we first tried inositol powder (in the B vitamin family) and it luckily worked well for . We used it for the first 2+ years and then started on Celexa; he's been on the Celexa a little over a year. The thing, as you will read, with medication and even inositol is that no *one* medication works for everyone, it's an individual thing, and you need to give each a few weeks trial (8-12) to see how it'll work and to build up to a good dosage level; so it can be trial and error for some people until you find the one that works best; some meds might cause a bit of insomnia or hyperness or moodiness...or nothing at all except some relief! We were very lucky in that the inositol worked; and then with Celexa, it's worked well, no real side effects for except that he gets pretty tired each p.m. and naps now. After began having compulsions 24/7 in 6th grade and I began learning more about OCD, I realized that all those reassurance questions he'd ask me when younger could be considered part of OCD. He seemed to grow out of that. But used to ask things many times, some repeatedly, " will this give me cancer? " or " how long will it take this -cut/scratch- to heal? " and so on, seemed to be too tuned into every cut/scratch/blemish and every feeling in his body. Very tiring! I began to limit how many times I would answer or ask him " what did I say the last time " or just ask him a question back or tell him I had already answered that (2 or 3x!). Sometimes I would switch answers, like in " how long will this take to heal? " I might say 7 days, then next 10 days, then " a month " .... However - didn't have any huge meltdowns as some kids will over this, he might just get a bit whiny but would go on his way; then come back later to ask again! What do you think would happen if you said " yes I am " when he asks if you're mad at him? or quickly said " no, are you mad at me? " or " no, now go do... " and tried to redirect him? Well, it's getting late, long day! Hope something above made a bit of sense. By the way, is doing very well now. For him, OCD is still there but manageable, not interfering at least to any extent that bothers him (or anyone else!). Glad you've joined us! single mom, 3 sons , 15, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers(autism) , 15, nonidentical twin Randall, 19 A link for inositol/OCD to read if never heard of it: http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > Hi everyone. I just joined your group tonight. I've been reading > your posts and I am already feeling better. I have a 10 yr old son > who was diagnosed this yr with OCD. He started worrying more and > more and saying things that were worrying me so I needed to get him > help. He worries constantly about getting germs or giving germs, or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Thank you for the welcome and the advice. My son was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 9 and that is what I always thought caused the anxiety, so I was surprised when she diagnosed OCD. But after I researched it a light bulb went off. Actually I was relieved because I was really scared that he might have something even more serious that we could not treat. I am glad to hear things do get better and treatment does help. Thanks again. Krista Re: New Member Hi Krista, welcome to the group! I have a 15 yr old son (10th grade) who began battling OCD at around age 11.5; he'd just started 6th grade. He began having all sorts of compulsions, some pretty weird and not the typical OCD I'd read about. Anyway, I found this group not long after, and it's been my very best support through all this! There was no one near enough experienced in treating OCD, so like you I read & read and joined this group! Between the research and suggestions from this group, we somehow managed to live through it all. As to your question about therapy and medication - Sometimes if a child is really suffering, medication is given to help them reach a reduced point of anxiety/OCD to where they can receive some benefits from the CBT/ERP therapy. Medication isn't a *must* for OCD, you just have to decide what's best for your situation. However, many find a mix of therapy & meds offers the best solution if in the " OCD is making us all insane!!! can't go about our daily lives!!! " stage. Sounds like you are off to a really good start with therapy, etc. With my son, we first tried inositol powder (in the B vitamin family) and it luckily worked well for . We used it for the first 2+ years and then started on Celexa; he's been on the Celexa a little over a year. The thing, as you will read, with medication and even inositol is that no *one* medication works for everyone, it's an individual thing, and you need to give each a few weeks trial (8-12) to see how it'll work and to build up to a good dosage level; so it can be trial and error for some people until you find the one that works best; some meds might cause a bit of insomnia or hyperness or moodiness...or nothing at all except some relief! We were very lucky in that the inositol worked; and then with Celexa, it's worked well, no real side effects for except that he gets pretty tired each p.m. and naps now. After began having compulsions 24/7 in 6th grade and I began learning more about OCD, I realized that all those reassurance questions he'd ask me when younger could be considered part of OCD. He seemed to grow out of that. But used to ask things many times, some repeatedly, " will this give me cancer? " or " how long will it take this -cut/scratch- to heal? " and so on, seemed to be too tuned into every cut/scratch/blemish and every feeling in his body. Very tiring! I began to limit how many times I would answer or ask him " what did I say the last time " or just ask him a question back or tell him I had already answered that (2 or 3x!). Sometimes I would switch answers, like in " how long will this take to heal? " I might say 7 days, then next 10 days, then " a month " .... However - didn't have any huge meltdowns as some kids will over this, he might just get a bit whiny but would go on his way; then come back later to ask again! What do you think would happen if you said " yes I am " when he asks if you're mad at him? or quickly said " no, are you mad at me? " or " no, now go do... " and tried to redirect him? Well, it's getting late, long day! Hope something above made a bit of sense. By the way, is doing very well now. For him, OCD is still there but manageable, not interfering at least to any extent that bothers him (or anyone else!). Glad you've joined us! single mom, 3 sons , 15, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers(autism) , 15, nonidentical twin Randall, 19 A link for inositol/OCD to read if never heard of it: http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > Hi everyone. I just joined your group tonight. I've been reading > your posts and I am already feeling better. I have a 10 yr old son > who was diagnosed this yr with OCD. He started worrying more and > more and saying things that were worrying me so I needed to get him > help. He worries constantly about getting germs or giving germs, or Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Thank you for the welcome and the advice. My son was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 9 and that is what I always thought caused the anxiety, so I was surprised when she diagnosed OCD. But after I researched it a light bulb went off. Actually I was relieved because I was really scared that he might have something even more serious that we could not treat. I am glad to hear things do get better and treatment does help. Thanks again. Krista Re: New Member Hi Krista, welcome to the group! I have a 15 yr old son (10th grade) who began battling OCD at around age 11.5; he'd just started 6th grade. He began having all sorts of compulsions, some pretty weird and not the typical OCD I'd read about. Anyway, I found this group not long after, and it's been my very best support through all this! There was no one near enough experienced in treating OCD, so like you I read & read and joined this group! Between the research and suggestions from this group, we somehow managed to live through it all. As to your question about therapy and medication - Sometimes if a child is really suffering, medication is given to help them reach a reduced point of anxiety/OCD to where they can receive some benefits from the CBT/ERP therapy. Medication isn't a *must* for OCD, you just have to decide what's best for your situation. However, many find a mix of therapy & meds offers the best solution if in the " OCD is making us all insane!!! can't go about our daily lives!!! " stage. Sounds like you are off to a really good start with therapy, etc. With my son, we first tried inositol powder (in the B vitamin family) and it luckily worked well for . We used it for the first 2+ years and then started on Celexa; he's been on the Celexa a little over a year. The thing, as you will read, with medication and even inositol is that no *one* medication works for everyone, it's an individual thing, and you need to give each a few weeks trial (8-12) to see how it'll work and to build up to a good dosage level; so it can be trial and error for some people until you find the one that works best; some meds might cause a bit of insomnia or hyperness or moodiness...or nothing at all except some relief! We were very lucky in that the inositol worked; and then with Celexa, it's worked well, no real side effects for except that he gets pretty tired each p.m. and naps now. After began having compulsions 24/7 in 6th grade and I began learning more about OCD, I realized that all those reassurance questions he'd ask me when younger could be considered part of OCD. He seemed to grow out of that. But used to ask things many times, some repeatedly, " will this give me cancer? " or " how long will it take this -cut/scratch- to heal? " and so on, seemed to be too tuned into every cut/scratch/blemish and every feeling in his body. Very tiring! I began to limit how many times I would answer or ask him " what did I say the last time " or just ask him a question back or tell him I had already answered that (2 or 3x!). Sometimes I would switch answers, like in " how long will this take to heal? " I might say 7 days, then next 10 days, then " a month " .... However - didn't have any huge meltdowns as some kids will over this, he might just get a bit whiny but would go on his way; then come back later to ask again! What do you think would happen if you said " yes I am " when he asks if you're mad at him? or quickly said " no, are you mad at me? " or " no, now go do... " and tried to redirect him? Well, it's getting late, long day! Hope something above made a bit of sense. By the way, is doing very well now. For him, OCD is still there but manageable, not interfering at least to any extent that bothers him (or anyone else!). Glad you've joined us! single mom, 3 sons , 15, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers(autism) , 15, nonidentical twin Randall, 19 A link for inositol/OCD to read if never heard of it: http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > Hi everyone. I just joined your group tonight. I've been reading > your posts and I am already feeling better. I have a 10 yr old son > who was diagnosed this yr with OCD. He started worrying more and > more and saying things that were worrying me so I needed to get him > help. He worries constantly about getting germs or giving germs, or Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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