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<blockquote data-quote="Sunshine1966" data-source="post: 85523" data-attributes="member: 4129"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your help in steering me in the right direction.</p><p>My son was diagnosed by a pediatric psychiatrist. My husband and I met with him for an hour. Then two weeks later he met with my son and I for an hour. Next, my husband and I went back to talk about the doctor's findings. He talked some about behavior modification but not a whole lot before he dove into wanting to try Strattera. I was a little concerned because its newer, it has to be swallowed whole and the effects wouldn't be noticed right away.</p><p>We adopted our difficult child when he was three but we had been caring for him since he was 6 weeks old. He was drug exposed but never tested positive. When he was about 18 months old he started showing signs of mild global delay so he got PT/Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech Therapy which helped a lot. Then eventually came the signs of ODD and ADHD.</p><p>In the past few days I've noticed more behavior with the ODD and even the ADHD doesn't seem to be improving, almost getting worse at times. At the moment we're struggling with just having a conversation in front of him. He constantly talks and talks and if I'm trying to talk to my husband he will just get all worked up because I should be listening to him. I tell him I will listen to him after I am finished talking with Daddy but that gets him even more riled up.</p><p>His aggression today included hitting, kicking and throwing things at me. He constantly will yell and point at me over the littlest of things or sometimes over nothing at all. Its so emotionally draining to me and I struggle to want to continue going on like this. Each morning is a battle to get up and out of bed because I know I am facing this all the time. I feel like crying all the time but have built up that wall that keeps everything in check and doesn't let the tears come. Sometimes I think that is not healthy and wish I could just let out all the frustration and sadness I feel with this.</p><p>When my difficult child isn't in a mood he is a wonderful, affectionate and polite little guy. He gives lots of hugs, tells me he loves me, he likes me or he likes the shirt I have on! It just breaks my heart to see when he's losing it and not able to keep things under control. He cries alot and then 'sometimes' gets remorseful over what he has done or said, but not always.</p><p>I am not convinced that the psychiatrist is all that great. How do you know if one is worth it or not? This one was recommended by our pediatrician but that may have just been off of a list. I really want to find out what's best for my difficult child, not just what is easiest. </p><p>I'll try to find the threads where Strattera was discussed. I'm certainly interested in knowing what other people's experiences with it are and how it has worked or not worked for them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sunshine1966, post: 85523, member: 4129"] Hi, Thanks for your help in steering me in the right direction. My son was diagnosed by a pediatric psychiatrist. My husband and I met with him for an hour. Then two weeks later he met with my son and I for an hour. Next, my husband and I went back to talk about the doctor's findings. He talked some about behavior modification but not a whole lot before he dove into wanting to try Strattera. I was a little concerned because its newer, it has to be swallowed whole and the effects wouldn't be noticed right away. We adopted our difficult child when he was three but we had been caring for him since he was 6 weeks old. He was drug exposed but never tested positive. When he was about 18 months old he started showing signs of mild global delay so he got PT/Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech Therapy which helped a lot. Then eventually came the signs of ODD and ADHD. In the past few days I've noticed more behavior with the ODD and even the ADHD doesn't seem to be improving, almost getting worse at times. At the moment we're struggling with just having a conversation in front of him. He constantly talks and talks and if I'm trying to talk to my husband he will just get all worked up because I should be listening to him. I tell him I will listen to him after I am finished talking with Daddy but that gets him even more riled up. His aggression today included hitting, kicking and throwing things at me. He constantly will yell and point at me over the littlest of things or sometimes over nothing at all. Its so emotionally draining to me and I struggle to want to continue going on like this. Each morning is a battle to get up and out of bed because I know I am facing this all the time. I feel like crying all the time but have built up that wall that keeps everything in check and doesn't let the tears come. Sometimes I think that is not healthy and wish I could just let out all the frustration and sadness I feel with this. When my difficult child isn't in a mood he is a wonderful, affectionate and polite little guy. He gives lots of hugs, tells me he loves me, he likes me or he likes the shirt I have on! It just breaks my heart to see when he's losing it and not able to keep things under control. He cries alot and then 'sometimes' gets remorseful over what he has done or said, but not always. I am not convinced that the psychiatrist is all that great. How do you know if one is worth it or not? This one was recommended by our pediatrician but that may have just been off of a list. I really want to find out what's best for my difficult child, not just what is easiest. I'll try to find the threads where Strattera was discussed. I'm certainly interested in knowing what other people's experiences with it are and how it has worked or not worked for them. [/QUOTE]
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