Re: OCD specialist/therapist in Minneapolis area

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Have you taken a look at the OCD foundation web site? Here is a page where you

can see if there are any OCD therapists in your area:

http://www.ocfoundation.org/findproviders.aspx

D.

> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Have you taken a look at the OCD foundation web site? Here is a page where you

can see if there are any OCD therapists in your area:

http://www.ocfoundation.org/findproviders.aspx

D.

> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Have you taken a look at the OCD foundation web site? Here is a page where you

can see if there are any OCD therapists in your area:

http://www.ocfoundation.org/findproviders.aspx

D.

> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

>

>

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For me, the best medication has always been Anafranil. It is the first drug

that was approved for OCD in the states and is a bit different than the SSRI's.

The best I have ever felt was when I was on the maximum dosage of it.

Unfortunately, it turned out not to be the best medication for me because I gain

a ridiculous amount of weight on it, but my daughter has done amazingly on it

for the past four years and she is quite thin.

OCD specialist/therapist in Minneapolis area

Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

in WI

Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

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Has he ever done an intensive OCD program? Think of it like a sports camp -

there's an energy and enthusiam there as well as a bunch of skilled coaches and

cheerleaders, totally different from once a week basically on-your-own therapy.

I think there was a group synergy with my son in both inpatient and outpatient

that gave a huge boost to his treatment.

Rhonda

OCD specialist/therapist in Minneapolis area

Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

in WI

Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

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Rhonda, he has never done an intensive program. He is pretty low key and does

not do well with enthusiasm or any kind of stimulation. Gets neg. and cynical.

If I told him, he was part of some research study, then he would be all over it.

I was looking into something like that or at least a consult with an OCD

specialist. I found one online at Mayo so I will call there tomorrow. He says

now he thinks only brain surgery would work for him. Found out about the

Parkinson treatment with the implant and thinks that would be it. Pretty down,

tends to get depressed, especially this time of year. Gets very tired of having

one ritual go, just to have it replaced with another. Also, waking up now at 4

am, eats a snack and then back to bed til I get him up by 10. Sleep tends to get

messed up when he is depressed.

People talk about self-motivation. He does get himself to do his online math

class and the ERP stuff, but I can tell it is like slogging through mud. Maybe

too b/c his friends have been out of town. Tonight, he is going to see a friend

and his mood is def. better.

in WI

Roy-17. OCD/anxiety/depression, ADD. Prozac, Busbar, Adderall.

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> Has he ever done an intensive OCD program? Think of it like a sports camp -

there's an energy and enthusiam there as well as a bunch of skilled coaches and

cheerleaders, totally different from once a week basically on-your-own therapy.

I think there was a group synergy with my son in both inpatient and outpatient

that gave a huge boost to his treatment.

> Rhonda

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> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

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Rhonda, he has never done an intensive program. He is pretty low key and does

not do well with enthusiasm or any kind of stimulation. Gets neg. and cynical.

If I told him, he was part of some research study, then he would be all over it.

I was looking into something like that or at least a consult with an OCD

specialist. I found one online at Mayo so I will call there tomorrow. He says

now he thinks only brain surgery would work for him. Found out about the

Parkinson treatment with the implant and thinks that would be it. Pretty down,

tends to get depressed, especially this time of year. Gets very tired of having

one ritual go, just to have it replaced with another. Also, waking up now at 4

am, eats a snack and then back to bed til I get him up by 10. Sleep tends to get

messed up when he is depressed.

People talk about self-motivation. He does get himself to do his online math

class and the ERP stuff, but I can tell it is like slogging through mud. Maybe

too b/c his friends have been out of town. Tonight, he is going to see a friend

and his mood is def. better.

in WI

Roy-17. OCD/anxiety/depression, ADD. Prozac, Busbar, Adderall.

>

> Has he ever done an intensive OCD program? Think of it like a sports camp -

there's an energy and enthusiam there as well as a bunch of skilled coaches and

cheerleaders, totally different from once a week basically on-your-own therapy.

I think there was a group synergy with my son in both inpatient and outpatient

that gave a huge boost to his treatment.

> Rhonda

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> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

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Jordana, I called Mayo and then sent note to my pdoc for him to send med. info.

Roy's pdoc called back and said that he was OK with the Mayo referral but that

they would prob. change med. to anafrinal and recommend ERP on a more strict

protocal, with the psychologist he currently sees. Thinks Roy should stay with

his psychologist b/c he has a good relationship with her. Says problems

sometimes with kids going to program like , go home and don't have a

psychologist to go to where they have good relationship to work on ERP.

So, now I don't know if I should even proceed with the Mayo referral. Money and

time. And also, he would need to switch from Prozac to Anafrinal. Are they much

dif. from each other? He also has depression and ADD. I am talking with his

psychol tomorrow about more structured ERP. Thanks.

Roy-17. OCD,Depression, anxiety, ADD. Prozac 50 mg., busbar 30 mg.adderall XR 30

mg.

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> For me, the best medication has always been Anafranil. It is the first drug

that was approved for OCD in the states and is a bit different than the SSRI's.

The best I have ever felt was when I was on the maximum dosage of it.

Unfortunately, it turned out not to be the best medication for me because I gain

a ridiculous amount of weight on it, but my daughter has done amazingly on it

for the past four years and she is quite thin.

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> Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Mayo clinic too.

> in WI

> Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall 30

mg.

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Pdoc called. We decided to really focus on the ERP and hopefully not have to

mess with the meds. He rec. the OCD in children and adol: a CBT manual by

March. I also talked with the psychol. and will ralk more with her about doing

this intensive CBT, with roy. He is calling her too. I am hoping this will work

and I can get Roy on board with this. He has kind of given up and is focusing on

the brain implant thing, I think mostly b/c he wants it to end so badly and sees

it as the miracle cure. Thanks for your input.

in WI-

Roy-17. OCD, anxiety, depression, ADD. Prozac, busbar, Adderall.

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> > For me, the best medication has always been Anafranil. It is the first drug

that was approved for OCD in the states and is a bit different than the SSRI's.

The best I have ever felt was when I was on the maximum dosage of it.

Unfortunately, it turned out not to be the best medication for me because I gain

a ridiculous amount of weight on it, but my daughter has done amazingly on it

for the past four years and she is quite thin.

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seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Ma yo clinic too.

> > in WI

> > Roy-17. OCD/Anxiety/Depression.ADD. Prozac 50 mg., Busbar 30 mg. Adderall

30 mg.

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Pdoc called. We decided to really focus on the ERP and hopefully not have to

mess with the meds. He rec. the OCD in children and adol: a CBT manual by

March. I also talked with the psychol. and will ralk more with her about doing

this intensive CBT, with roy. He is calling her too. I am hoping this will work

and I can get Roy on board with this. He has kind of given up and is focusing on

the brain implant thing, I think mostly b/c he wants it to end so badly and sees

it as the miracle cure. Thanks for your input.

in WI-

Roy-17. OCD, anxiety, depression, ADD. Prozac, busbar, Adderall.

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> > For me, the best medication has always been Anafranil. It is the first drug

that was approved for OCD in the states and is a bit different than the SSRI's.

The best I have ever felt was when I was on the maximum dosage of it.

Unfortunately, it turned out not to be the best medication for me because I gain

a ridiculous amount of weight on it, but my daughter has done amazingly on it

for the past four years and she is quite thin.

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> > Anyone know of an OCD specialist/therapist in MInneapolis area. Roy has been

seeing the same psychologist for years. She works on ERP with him and he

understand what he needs to do. I am not sure if this is the best he can do or

if he could make progress. He says the OCD occupies his mind 70% of time. We

went up on the Lexapro to 60 mg. but it didn't really help and just knocked him

out. He is pretty internal and goes into shut down mode or depression,if really

bad. Not the kind of kid that expresses frustration outwardly. He told me the

other day he should try trans-cranial stimulation, which I researched and it

seems preliminary as far as efficacy. We have looked into neurofeedback and his

pdoc said there was not enough research to support that either. He does have

alot of stressors going on(brother going back to CA, looking into transitioning

out of HS to college, dad having continuous medical problems since

April).Anyway, any ideas out there? We could go down to Ma yo clinic too.

> > in WI

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30 mg.

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