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<blockquote data-quote="maril" data-source="post: 217458" data-attributes="member: 5937"><p>answeredprayer: Hi, and welcome! I have not been here long myself but find it to be a very helpful place; lots of real experienced and knowledgeable people here.</p><p> </p><p>I understand how difficult this can be <em>especially</em> when you are doing everything in your power to help your son. It is overwhelming at times, I am sure. </p><p> </p><p>My difficult child (17 years old) has had extreme mood swings, becomes very angry or depressed, and his behavior seems out of proportion to the cause. We are currently pushing for further evaluation to see if he may have something else going on; right now, is diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, substance abuse/dependence; of course is also a teen with hormone changes and is on medications (stimulant and antidepressant); obviously, it is complicated.</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, I don't know who suggested you increase the Concerta but I would continue as you have been dosing him per the doctor's instructions (you had said something to the effect that the doctor is keeping the Concerta dose low while the doctor and counselor work at finding the source of your son's behavior). </p><p> </p><p>In addition, I can't imagine how difficult it must be to regroup and get back on track for you all after your son comes back from visits with his dad, plus the fact that your ex is not supportive. I am sorry that you have to deal with that. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck to you and your son, and I wish you strength. It sounds like you have a good support system established.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maril, post: 217458, member: 5937"] answeredprayer: Hi, and welcome! I have not been here long myself but find it to be a very helpful place; lots of real experienced and knowledgeable people here. I understand how difficult this can be [I]especially[/I] when you are doing everything in your power to help your son. It is overwhelming at times, I am sure. My difficult child (17 years old) has had extreme mood swings, becomes very angry or depressed, and his behavior seems out of proportion to the cause. We are currently pushing for further evaluation to see if he may have something else going on; right now, is diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, substance abuse/dependence; of course is also a teen with hormone changes and is on medications (stimulant and antidepressant); obviously, it is complicated. Anyway, I don't know who suggested you increase the Concerta but I would continue as you have been dosing him per the doctor's instructions (you had said something to the effect that the doctor is keeping the Concerta dose low while the doctor and counselor work at finding the source of your son's behavior). In addition, I can't imagine how difficult it must be to regroup and get back on track for you all after your son comes back from visits with his dad, plus the fact that your ex is not supportive. I am sorry that you have to deal with that. Good luck to you and your son, and I wish you strength. It sounds like you have a good support system established. [/QUOTE]
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