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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 227972" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome. I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>Frankly, I think it's a grave disservice to the child and his family when a psychiatrist gives a diagnosis of ODD and CD to an 8-year-old. ODD is not a helpful diagnosis because it describes behaviors that are typically fueled by an underlying cause. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors generally improve. CD is a diagnosis reserved for the over-18 crowd. I absolutely agree with the need for a second opinion.</p><p> </p><p>Both Prozac and Concerta can cause aggression, anger, mood swings and suicidal ideation in children, particularly if the child has an underlying mood disorder. If your son has become worse on these medications, he absolutely needs to be weaned from them. The psychiatrist then needs to consider new dxes and new medications if warranted.</p><p> </p><p>The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) is a very helpful organization that can steer you in the right direction for local help and resources. Check out the website <a href="http://www.namicalifornia.org" target="_blank">www.namicalifornia.org</a> to find the local NAMI chapter nearest you. And please call there today.</p><p> </p><p>What kind of behaviors have you been seeing in your son that lead you to seek help in the first place?</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there. We're here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 227972, member: 2423"] Welcome. I'm glad you found us. Frankly, I think it's a grave disservice to the child and his family when a psychiatrist gives a diagnosis of ODD and CD to an 8-year-old. ODD is not a helpful diagnosis because it describes behaviors that are typically fueled by an underlying cause. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors generally improve. CD is a diagnosis reserved for the over-18 crowd. I absolutely agree with the need for a second opinion. Both Prozac and Concerta can cause aggression, anger, mood swings and suicidal ideation in children, particularly if the child has an underlying mood disorder. If your son has become worse on these medications, he absolutely needs to be weaned from them. The psychiatrist then needs to consider new dxes and new medications if warranted. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) is a very helpful organization that can steer you in the right direction for local help and resources. Check out the website [URL="http://www.namicalifornia.org"]www.namicalifornia.org[/URL] to find the local NAMI chapter nearest you. And please call there today. What kind of behaviors have you been seeing in your son that lead you to seek help in the first place? Hang in there. We're here for you. [/QUOTE]
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