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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 133218" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am sending big hugs. Also, as Linda said, it is NOT the fault of you, or your PMS causing HIS behavior. Believe me, I wondered for a while back when I used to have PMS if it could be "causing" my difficult child's behavior. Not only did his doctor's say no, one suggested I keep a diary - my rough PMS days, his behaviors, etc...</p><p> </p><p>While he did rage on PMS days, he also raged on so many others it opened my eyes. And I had some really bad days where he was fine. A journal can really open your eyes AND give you new ways to document exactly what you are seeing. </p><p> </p><p>Even it is worse on PMS days it is STILL his behavior.</p><p> </p><p>I am glad your brother in law his so great with him. This is a good thing. </p><p> </p><p>Now, I know you have to study. Next time you are at his psychiatrist or the therapist, have them show you how to do a therapeautic hold. It will let you keep him safe, and maybe you can have a reward for calming down and then NOT raging after you let go.</p><p> </p><p>I am sorry. I know how hard all of this is.</p><p> </p><p>About hte "you can just take him off the prozac". You CAN, but you shouldn't. Esp if he has been on it for several weeks, or longer. Behaviors CAN build up with any SSRI, but google "prozac withdrawal" for a real eyeopener. Prozac is the SSRI that stays in the body longest. My psychiatrist used it when taking me off Effexor and not starting another antidepressant right away. My son's psychiatrist also used it. ONE 20 mg dose every 2 WEEKS while he was having withdrawals until we decided he NEEDED and antidepressant (suicide attempts DO result in this!). I took me over 3 months to stop the effexor withdrawal, and my son was off for a month before we started another. </p><p> </p><p>Unfortunately, until he has been off the prozac for awhile you won't know if it is causing the rages. Some kids, on some SSRI's, develop worse raging after 3 months or so. My son was amazing, the first months on zoloft were great, then he was totally unable to control things. He doesn't have problems with luvox, nor did he with prozac.</p><p> </p><p>I hope your teachers are understanding and helpful. What happens if you cannot get your son to stop raging and he does serious damage to himself? Or to you?? Is there a plan to call 911 at a certain point to get him taken to a psychiatric hospital? or to call the psychiatrist's emergency line??</p><p> </p><p>I just want to make sure you don't get hurt badly, and that he doesn't. </p><p> </p><p>Sending big hugs,</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 133218, member: 1233"] I am sending big hugs. Also, as Linda said, it is NOT the fault of you, or your PMS causing HIS behavior. Believe me, I wondered for a while back when I used to have PMS if it could be "causing" my difficult child's behavior. Not only did his doctor's say no, one suggested I keep a diary - my rough PMS days, his behaviors, etc... While he did rage on PMS days, he also raged on so many others it opened my eyes. And I had some really bad days where he was fine. A journal can really open your eyes AND give you new ways to document exactly what you are seeing. Even it is worse on PMS days it is STILL his behavior. I am glad your brother in law his so great with him. This is a good thing. Now, I know you have to study. Next time you are at his psychiatrist or the therapist, have them show you how to do a therapeautic hold. It will let you keep him safe, and maybe you can have a reward for calming down and then NOT raging after you let go. I am sorry. I know how hard all of this is. About hte "you can just take him off the prozac". You CAN, but you shouldn't. Esp if he has been on it for several weeks, or longer. Behaviors CAN build up with any SSRI, but google "prozac withdrawal" for a real eyeopener. Prozac is the SSRI that stays in the body longest. My psychiatrist used it when taking me off Effexor and not starting another antidepressant right away. My son's psychiatrist also used it. ONE 20 mg dose every 2 WEEKS while he was having withdrawals until we decided he NEEDED and antidepressant (suicide attempts DO result in this!). I took me over 3 months to stop the effexor withdrawal, and my son was off for a month before we started another. Unfortunately, until he has been off the prozac for awhile you won't know if it is causing the rages. Some kids, on some SSRI's, develop worse raging after 3 months or so. My son was amazing, the first months on zoloft were great, then he was totally unable to control things. He doesn't have problems with luvox, nor did he with prozac. I hope your teachers are understanding and helpful. What happens if you cannot get your son to stop raging and he does serious damage to himself? Or to you?? Is there a plan to call 911 at a certain point to get him taken to a psychiatric hospital? or to call the psychiatrist's emergency line?? I just want to make sure you don't get hurt badly, and that he doesn't. Sending big hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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