Re: getting the help that's needed EARLY!

[Guest guest]

Our son finally got the diagnosis at age 7 this year. I new

something just wasn't right when he was little I kept saying OCD

tendencies, but I was told you either have it or don't. We dealt with

a lot of out bursts and long melt downs. I would give in as soon as I

saw that look in his eyes to avoid a melt down. We are now going

through therapy for his ticks but have not addressed the OCD.

Although, it is not severe right now and only flares when he gets

stressed. With all the other things going on we are overwhelmed with

the thought of more therapy. He is in the 2nd grade and can't stay

focused enough to do his homework. Homework is a battle for us and

him. So should we put him on meds.? and what for? OCD, ADD or

ticks.? He also has another health issue and can only drink medical

formula and two foods. Poor kid has been through allot but is still

willing to see his therapy drs. If you have any advice for someone

just starting out with this whole OCD thing I would be happy to hear

it. I am so glad I can come to this site and get informed on what to

expect next.

[Guest guest]

Hi AR, your son sounds a lot like mine. I got lots of the books

recommended on here and worked through them with him. Started

inositol and finally got him off of wheat. He does better and worse

but often needs inositol and sometimes Bach Rescue Remedy to get

him through the stress of homework. Since being off wheat, he

has begun to notice when he has an OCD reaction to certain foods.

His own awareness has helped the most. I'm still

working on getting him to be aware when the homework

stress is causing a problem. Even though much

less severe than many of the kids on this list, it was disruptive

on a daily basis for him and for me. I'm very thankful

for all the parents on this list who have been so willing to

share what has helped their children.

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> > > Our son finally got the diagnosis at age 7 this year. I new

> > > something just wasn't right when he was little I kept saying OCD

> > > tendencies, but I was told you either have it or don't. We dealt with

> > > a lot of out bursts and long melt downs. I would give in as soon as I

> > > saw that look in his eyes to avoid a melt down. We are now going

> > > through therapy for his ticks but have not addressed the OCD.

> > > Although, it is not severe right now and only flares when he gets

> > > stressed. With all the other things going on we are overwhelmed with

> > > the thought of more therapy. He is in the 2nd grade and can't stay

> > > focused enough to do his homework. Homework is a battle for us and

> > > him. So should we put him on meds.? and what for? OCD, ADD or

> > > ticks.? He also has another health issue and can only drink medical

> > > formula and two foods. Poor kid has been through allot but is still

> > > willing to see his therapy drs. If you have any advice for someone

> > > just starting out with this whole OCD thing I would be happy to hear

> > > it. I am so glad I can come to this site and get informed on what to

> > > expect next.

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

We had the EXACT same experience - Totally agree!

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> How many of you have Teenage kids who were either diagnosed in pre-school

years or diagnosed now as teenagers.? I do believe help needs to come early on

at the first signs of the disorder, whatever that may be. My son is 15. I CAN

say that he is better than when first diagnosed in about 6th grade. BUT, and I

say BUT I SAW the signs at second grade. His counseling didn't begin until

junior high. he is not in counseling anymore. Part of me still wishes he was. I

cannot MAKE him go nor can I afford it. Health Insurance is gone. Anyway, my

point being that there is much more we can do for these kids if they get the

help thats needed early in life. Does anyone agree? if there is someone out

there who has an older child, newly diagnosed and WILLING to get the help then

I'm so very happy for you.It's been a rough road and still so many people and

family don't " GET IT "

>

> Pam L.

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