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I posted here about a month ago about my ADHD/ODD difficult child
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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 436290" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>My difficult child 2 has BiPolar (BP) and was thought at one point to be borderline aspie. But despite that diagnosis being tossed out, he still has some quirks that make me wonder if he isn't actually straddling the spectrum.</p><p> </p><p>That said, we are familiar with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) type behaviors and the nuclear meltdowns. I had those chalked up to the mood disorder, because in reality, his dad (who is undx'd) had those issues as well. The obsessiveness really took a turn for the better once we got him on a mood stabilizing AE (anti-epileptic). In difficult child 2's case it was Depakote, and we no longer had him trying to hoard animals (lizards. At one point we were up to 16 living in a large cage in the garage). Or rocks. Or Pokemon cards. For husband, he had to take Trileptal for seizures, but it definitely improved his tendency to get stuck on things.</p><p> </p><p>Perhaps some questions for your psychiatrist are in order -- ask about whether the combo he's on is really the right one, or if something more or even different is needed. And if you just aren't convinced this psychiatrist has enough experience dealing with your particular concerns, look for a second opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 436290, member: 3444"] My difficult child 2 has BiPolar (BP) and was thought at one point to be borderline aspie. But despite that diagnosis being tossed out, he still has some quirks that make me wonder if he isn't actually straddling the spectrum. That said, we are familiar with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) type behaviors and the nuclear meltdowns. I had those chalked up to the mood disorder, because in reality, his dad (who is undx'd) had those issues as well. The obsessiveness really took a turn for the better once we got him on a mood stabilizing AE (anti-epileptic). In difficult child 2's case it was Depakote, and we no longer had him trying to hoard animals (lizards. At one point we were up to 16 living in a large cage in the garage). Or rocks. Or Pokemon cards. For husband, he had to take Trileptal for seizures, but it definitely improved his tendency to get stuck on things. Perhaps some questions for your psychiatrist are in order -- ask about whether the combo he's on is really the right one, or if something more or even different is needed. And if you just aren't convinced this psychiatrist has enough experience dealing with your particular concerns, look for a second opinion. [/QUOTE]
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