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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 235834" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Hi and Welcome! I am so glad you found us, but sorry you needed to search us out. This site offers a LOT of support and info. You are no longer alone.</p><p></p><p>I think you are possibly seeing that Celexa is not the right medicine for your child. Medicines like Celexa (SSRI, SNRI or combo SSRI/SNRI medications are not always a good fit for children. Very few have actually been approved for use in children by the FDA).</p><p></p><p>Be aware that if you stop Celexa, it should be tapered off gradually. Google "Celexa Withdrawal" and read about it. Then if you should stop this medication, you will want to do it very gradually. And most docs will actually tell you that these medications do not have any withdrawal. I know from personal experience that this is totally wrong, as do others.</p><p></p><p>BUT paxil is often used for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). the handwashing/fear of germs, etc.. is often a sign of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). And you may have to use a medication like this if she actually had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).</p><p></p><p>I really think you need to have a complete evaluation by a Neuropsychologist (psychologist who has specialized training in how the brain affects behavior and in testing to find out what the problems are) or by a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Both neuropsychologist's and Multi-Disc Teams can be found at Children's Hospitals or major university hospitals. You also might find a Developmental Pediatrician helpful. She is still developing, and Dev Peds are often very good at teasing out teh various pieces of the problem and putting them together. (If you are in Oklahoma I have the name of an EXCELLENT Dev pediatrician).</p><p></p><p>I have a couple of books to recommend to you. The first is called "the Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. Many, if not most of us find htis to be amazingly helpful. It may seem counter-intuitive, but it tends to be quite effective with our kids. You can follow the link on the right hand side of the page to Amazon to learn more about this book. It is available at every library I have been to, and if your library doesn't have it they can problem get it by inter-library loan.</p><p></p><p>The next book I recommend is called "Parenting with Love and Logic" and is by Charles Fay and Jim Kline. It stresses using natural consequences while strengthening the loving bond between parent and child. They have quite a number of books, and most are also available on audiobook (very helpful if you have a commute, or your spouse does). They even have some books that are aimed at teachers and can really help your child's teacher learn to be more effective with your child (and all the children he/she teaches). They even do seminars. I went to one and found it to be AMAZING, truly full of info I could use. And it inspired me to want to be a better parent (tough to do at the time because I was quite depressed). </p><p></p><p>You can learn more about Love and Logic and the books/audiobooks/other things they offer at <a href="http://www.loveandlogic.com" target="_blank">www.loveandlogic.com</a>. Go ahead and listen to the podcasts for teachers, even those can give you ideas (or they gave my husband and I ideas).</p><p></p><p>I think the thing I liked MOST about Love adn Logic was that it got through to my husband and "clicked" in his brain. Where NONE of the other books/therapists/etc I had brought home, read out loud to him, summarized for him, sent him to websites for had made ANY impact on his behavior, L&L somehow made sense to him. It really changed the tone of his parenting and we were far more able to parent together and present a united front to our kids. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I think you should go ahead and discuss your concerns with the celexa with your child's psychiatrist, AND you should ask for a different anti-anxiety medicine. There are a lot of different medicines that address anxiety. You should also pursue a complete evaluation for your daughter. </p><p></p><p>I hope you stick around, this is a great group and we would love to see you here freqently!</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 235834, member: 1233"] Hi and Welcome! I am so glad you found us, but sorry you needed to search us out. This site offers a LOT of support and info. You are no longer alone. I think you are possibly seeing that Celexa is not the right medicine for your child. Medicines like Celexa (SSRI, SNRI or combo SSRI/SNRI medications are not always a good fit for children. Very few have actually been approved for use in children by the FDA). Be aware that if you stop Celexa, it should be tapered off gradually. Google "Celexa Withdrawal" and read about it. Then if you should stop this medication, you will want to do it very gradually. And most docs will actually tell you that these medications do not have any withdrawal. I know from personal experience that this is totally wrong, as do others. BUT paxil is often used for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). the handwashing/fear of germs, etc.. is often a sign of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). And you may have to use a medication like this if she actually had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I really think you need to have a complete evaluation by a Neuropsychologist (psychologist who has specialized training in how the brain affects behavior and in testing to find out what the problems are) or by a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Both neuropsychologist's and Multi-Disc Teams can be found at Children's Hospitals or major university hospitals. You also might find a Developmental Pediatrician helpful. She is still developing, and Dev Peds are often very good at teasing out teh various pieces of the problem and putting them together. (If you are in Oklahoma I have the name of an EXCELLENT Dev pediatrician). I have a couple of books to recommend to you. The first is called "the Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. Many, if not most of us find htis to be amazingly helpful. It may seem counter-intuitive, but it tends to be quite effective with our kids. You can follow the link on the right hand side of the page to Amazon to learn more about this book. It is available at every library I have been to, and if your library doesn't have it they can problem get it by inter-library loan. The next book I recommend is called "Parenting with Love and Logic" and is by Charles Fay and Jim Kline. It stresses using natural consequences while strengthening the loving bond between parent and child. They have quite a number of books, and most are also available on audiobook (very helpful if you have a commute, or your spouse does). They even have some books that are aimed at teachers and can really help your child's teacher learn to be more effective with your child (and all the children he/she teaches). They even do seminars. I went to one and found it to be AMAZING, truly full of info I could use. And it inspired me to want to be a better parent (tough to do at the time because I was quite depressed). You can learn more about Love and Logic and the books/audiobooks/other things they offer at [url]www.loveandlogic.com[/url]. Go ahead and listen to the podcasts for teachers, even those can give you ideas (or they gave my husband and I ideas). I think the thing I liked MOST about Love adn Logic was that it got through to my husband and "clicked" in his brain. Where NONE of the other books/therapists/etc I had brought home, read out loud to him, summarized for him, sent him to websites for had made ANY impact on his behavior, L&L somehow made sense to him. It really changed the tone of his parenting and we were far more able to parent together and present a united front to our kids. Anyway, I think you should go ahead and discuss your concerns with the celexa with your child's psychiatrist, AND you should ask for a different anti-anxiety medicine. There are a lot of different medicines that address anxiety. You should also pursue a complete evaluation for your daughter. I hope you stick around, this is a great group and we would love to see you here freqently! Susie [/QUOTE]
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