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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 341576" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>After you take SW's advice, also put a call into your psychiatrist. Perhaps your son can take Abilify all in the morning. I remember that we saw some positive impacts certainly within a week. If you have been at it for a week or so and not seeing anything good, also report that to your psychiatrist. </p><p></p><p>Did the Risperdal work? </p><p></p><p>Did the Vyvanse work? Did your son calm down during the day? We too have had sleep issues. But the dosage can be adjusted, or he can take short acting Adderall if you saw a positive impact. He could also be given something like Risperdal or Seroquel to help him settle down in the evening. </p><p></p><p>Be sure to keep a log of all the medications he has been on, what you observed etc. It sounds like it is going to take some time to get it right. </p><p></p><p>There were times with my kids that I was sure we weren't going to survive as a family or that all I wanted was to run away. There were certainly dark times. For us, finally getting both of kids in a better place medication wise was key. But it took years. </p><p></p><p>A therapist for you might help as long as it is one that understands how difficult it is to have kids with major issues.</p><p></p><p>How is he doing in school? Is the school reporting major problems? </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry--perhaps being honest with your psychiatrist that your son's behavior is taking a huge toll on your family might help him/her find a day treatment program. </p><p></p><p>Hugs...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 341576, member: 2322"] After you take SW's advice, also put a call into your psychiatrist. Perhaps your son can take Abilify all in the morning. I remember that we saw some positive impacts certainly within a week. If you have been at it for a week or so and not seeing anything good, also report that to your psychiatrist. Did the Risperdal work? Did the Vyvanse work? Did your son calm down during the day? We too have had sleep issues. But the dosage can be adjusted, or he can take short acting Adderall if you saw a positive impact. He could also be given something like Risperdal or Seroquel to help him settle down in the evening. Be sure to keep a log of all the medications he has been on, what you observed etc. It sounds like it is going to take some time to get it right. There were times with my kids that I was sure we weren't going to survive as a family or that all I wanted was to run away. There were certainly dark times. For us, finally getting both of kids in a better place medication wise was key. But it took years. A therapist for you might help as long as it is one that understands how difficult it is to have kids with major issues. How is he doing in school? Is the school reporting major problems? I'm sorry--perhaps being honest with your psychiatrist that your son's behavior is taking a huge toll on your family might help him/her find a day treatment program. Hugs... [/QUOTE]
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