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<blockquote data-quote="totoro" data-source="post: 195261" data-attributes="member: 3155"><p>These decisions are what make this the toughest. Not only having a child with extra special needs, but then having to make ALL of the medication choices, therapy choices, etc. </p><p>We are on our 5th psychiatrist for K. 3 are gone because they either RX'd medications that were not *right*, didin't understand or believe K's diagnosis or just didn't have the time to call back. OR all of the above!</p><p>Our 4th psychiatrist was a believer in Concerta. It was all she needed. He (we later found out) gave this to all of his patients as a starter medication! Which is flat out stupid. </p><p>He only thought K had ADHD. </p><p>He was Nice, he cared, he listened. But those things were not going to help K. </p><p>Another PDCO gave us anything we suggested. Another only wanted to work on her symptoms... </p><p>All of them cared, all of them wanted to help. But some of our kids are beyond some of these doctor's scope of knowledge, despite their length of time in practice. </p><p>All of our psychiatrist's had been practicing for a LONG time. </p><p>I am not saying your psychiatrist is not good or does not know what he is doing, but if you are questioning so much, maybe iot wouldn't hurt to talk to someone else.</p><p>Our 5th psychiatrist, she has taken away that feeling for us. I still struggle with medication choices, but this doctor knows her Mental Illness! She knows her medications. She knows the prescribing methods. And she knows medications are not the only thing. </p><p>I hope you find some answers and the struggle slows down. it has taken us years of non-stop searching to find a good fit. </p><p>Now we are looking for a therapist.</p><p>Good luck and do not give up. EX is wrong. Just stand firm... my In-laws are just starting to get it, after years of the same BS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="totoro, post: 195261, member: 3155"] These decisions are what make this the toughest. Not only having a child with extra special needs, but then having to make ALL of the medication choices, therapy choices, etc. We are on our 5th psychiatrist for K. 3 are gone because they either RX'd medications that were not *right*, didin't understand or believe K's diagnosis or just didn't have the time to call back. OR all of the above! Our 4th psychiatrist was a believer in Concerta. It was all she needed. He (we later found out) gave this to all of his patients as a starter medication! Which is flat out stupid. He only thought K had ADHD. He was Nice, he cared, he listened. But those things were not going to help K. Another PDCO gave us anything we suggested. Another only wanted to work on her symptoms... All of them cared, all of them wanted to help. But some of our kids are beyond some of these doctor's scope of knowledge, despite their length of time in practice. All of our psychiatrist's had been practicing for a LONG time. I am not saying your psychiatrist is not good or does not know what he is doing, but if you are questioning so much, maybe iot wouldn't hurt to talk to someone else. Our 5th psychiatrist, she has taken away that feeling for us. I still struggle with medication choices, but this doctor knows her Mental Illness! She knows her medications. She knows the prescribing methods. And she knows medications are not the only thing. I hope you find some answers and the struggle slows down. it has taken us years of non-stop searching to find a good fit. Now we are looking for a therapist. Good luck and do not give up. EX is wrong. Just stand firm... my In-laws are just starting to get it, after years of the same BS. [/QUOTE]
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