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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 190088" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Thank you all. And gcv mom, for the "atta boy." <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>I re-read the notes and truly, difficult child seems to have both.</p><p>Sigh.</p><p>In reg to difficult child transitioning, I can see where it could be Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or bipolar. He used to totally melt down when he was little, but now he either gets angry and just yells, "WAIT!" until he finishes what he's doing (which may take a half hr) or he rifles me with-a zillion questions. Anxiety.</p><p> </p><p>He's got lots of control issues. For ex., we have to buy a guitar for a class at school, and husband has Tue off. So he and I plan to buy one Tues. But difficult child wants to be there, and he can't. He doesn't get out of the psychiatric hospital until Thur. So now he's all upset about it and insists we wait until Thurs. He just harps on stuff until he either gets his way, or it's taken out of our hands, (such as a baseball game cancellation by rain). </p><p> </p><p>The psychiatric hospital has not had us sign any more medication releases so I think he's still on the Adderal and the Klonipine. </p><p> </p><p>We're still in the diagnosis part, and haven't gotten back any blood tests, (I think the dr's day is Tue because they do not allow visitors). To recap, the soc wkr did not sound hopeful about anything definitive, just not to rule out anything. Not even schizophrenia. That would give me a meltdown. There is so little you can do for it.</p><p> </p><p>Today when we saw difficult child, he was more down, and had circles under his eyes. They had a Labor Day family visit day and we all ate cafeteria food. difficult child chose a cookie (wheat) and hamburger with-half a bun. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> Also, drank red juice. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p>He wasn't very hungry ... just took a few bites. You can tell he's still on the stims. He gets hungry at night when they wear off, but the night treat is usually ice cream, which they will not serve him. He's going to eat up a storm when he gets home! </p><p> </p><p>One thing I want to do when he gets home is to keep his room stripped and clean. The lack of clutter is a calming force. That's true with-anyone, but with-difficult child's, more so.</p><p>The first time I stripped his rm, last yr, he was so calm, I was shocked by his reaction. He actually liked it that way. </p><p>Problem is, the last meltdown caused more broken dresser handles, more gouges in the door, more torn paper, more sticky stuff on the floor, so some of that doesn't always go away. I pulled a muscle in my thigh, way high up by my hip, so it's really cut into my activities, incl painting (can't sit too long), cleaning, gardening, etc. I've got to get it clean b4 he comes home Thurs.</p><p> </p><p>by the way, you can tell the diff between the pts and visitors by who is wearing shoes, and who is wearing socks. Pts are not allowed shoes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Frankly, it's pretty obvious by the people's demeanor, too. The kids are either really depressed or really, really hyper.</p><p>Today difficult child seemed depressed. He is very homesick.</p><p> </p><p>Don't know if I mentioned that the soc wkr is Chinese, and has a very heavy accent. I understand every 6th word. The psychiatrist was Indian or something. What's with-that, with-hospitals? They must be interns. I can't wait to get things in writing. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 190088, member: 3419"] Thank you all. And gcv mom, for the "atta boy." :) I re-read the notes and truly, difficult child seems to have both. Sigh. In reg to difficult child transitioning, I can see where it could be Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or bipolar. He used to totally melt down when he was little, but now he either gets angry and just yells, "WAIT!" until he finishes what he's doing (which may take a half hr) or he rifles me with-a zillion questions. Anxiety. He's got lots of control issues. For ex., we have to buy a guitar for a class at school, and husband has Tue off. So he and I plan to buy one Tues. But difficult child wants to be there, and he can't. He doesn't get out of the psychiatric hospital until Thur. So now he's all upset about it and insists we wait until Thurs. He just harps on stuff until he either gets his way, or it's taken out of our hands, (such as a baseball game cancellation by rain). The psychiatric hospital has not had us sign any more medication releases so I think he's still on the Adderal and the Klonipine. We're still in the diagnosis part, and haven't gotten back any blood tests, (I think the dr's day is Tue because they do not allow visitors). To recap, the soc wkr did not sound hopeful about anything definitive, just not to rule out anything. Not even schizophrenia. That would give me a meltdown. There is so little you can do for it. Today when we saw difficult child, he was more down, and had circles under his eyes. They had a Labor Day family visit day and we all ate cafeteria food. difficult child chose a cookie (wheat) and hamburger with-half a bun. :( Also, drank red juice. :( :( He wasn't very hungry ... just took a few bites. You can tell he's still on the stims. He gets hungry at night when they wear off, but the night treat is usually ice cream, which they will not serve him. He's going to eat up a storm when he gets home! One thing I want to do when he gets home is to keep his room stripped and clean. The lack of clutter is a calming force. That's true with-anyone, but with-difficult child's, more so. The first time I stripped his rm, last yr, he was so calm, I was shocked by his reaction. He actually liked it that way. Problem is, the last meltdown caused more broken dresser handles, more gouges in the door, more torn paper, more sticky stuff on the floor, so some of that doesn't always go away. I pulled a muscle in my thigh, way high up by my hip, so it's really cut into my activities, incl painting (can't sit too long), cleaning, gardening, etc. I've got to get it clean b4 he comes home Thurs. by the way, you can tell the diff between the pts and visitors by who is wearing shoes, and who is wearing socks. Pts are not allowed shoes. :-) Frankly, it's pretty obvious by the people's demeanor, too. The kids are either really depressed or really, really hyper. Today difficult child seemed depressed. He is very homesick. Don't know if I mentioned that the soc wkr is Chinese, and has a very heavy accent. I understand every 6th word. The psychiatrist was Indian or something. What's with-that, with-hospitals? They must be interns. I can't wait to get things in writing. :) [/QUOTE]
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