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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 360514" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Sounds like a great psychiatrist. Talking to you and husband for and hour and half is great!</p><p></p><p>You know, my son has been evaluated at our local teaching hospital's mood disorder clinic - no signs of mood disorder or emerging mood disorder (this was prior to middle school - summer of 07). However, in the fall of 04 his psychiatrist recommended the antipsychotic seroquel because difficult child was having some raging issues and a very, very short fuse. He was on a small dose, 25 mg. His official diagnosis has always been as it appears on my sig. I can tell you that the addition of the seroquel really made a difference for my difficult child. His "tantrums", I prefer raging, were only at school and within a couple weeks we saw a real change - his fuse seemed to lengthen a little and the incidents of raging went way, way down. It seemed to just "take the edge off". Bear in mind that I also set really clear guidelines of where I drew the line and what the consequences were for particular violations. Most importantly, the discipline was Consistent, Consistent, Consistent. </p><p></p><p>He did have to get some blood draws, but after being on the seroquel for three years, he was tapered to just his stimulant. It really made a huge difference for us. I hope, with your difficult child's diagnosis of mood disorder, that you see the same positive results in her tantrum's severity and frequency.</p><p></p><p>As far as a discussion of medications and behavior, I would talk to her. She can't be happy. Perhaps do it in as non-threatening way as possible. Lay on the bed and read a book together before bed and then start the discussion. Let her know that both you and husband have feelings and emotions inside just like her. That you guys get angry and upset and made all the time. But most people are able to calm themselves and think about what is making them mad before they react. Sometimes we need a little help to accomplish that. You and husband spoke to this wonderful doctor who really thought she sounded like a great kid! He told you that he sees lots of kids in his office that have a hard time dealing with their frustration. Sometimes medicine really helps. So you made her an appointment to talk with this doctor. You really think she is going to like him and he is looking forward to meeting her. Let her know that you love her so very much and want her to enjoy being a kid without always having to worry about getting mad. That's part of being her mom.</p><p></p><p>You aren't really mentioned "behavior" so much. It's worth a try. At 11 they can't really be bamboozled and if she is having temper issues now, try springing the doctor on her the day of the appointment!</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 360514, member: 805"] Sounds like a great psychiatrist. Talking to you and husband for and hour and half is great! You know, my son has been evaluated at our local teaching hospital's mood disorder clinic - no signs of mood disorder or emerging mood disorder (this was prior to middle school - summer of 07). However, in the fall of 04 his psychiatrist recommended the antipsychotic seroquel because difficult child was having some raging issues and a very, very short fuse. He was on a small dose, 25 mg. His official diagnosis has always been as it appears on my sig. I can tell you that the addition of the seroquel really made a difference for my difficult child. His "tantrums", I prefer raging, were only at school and within a couple weeks we saw a real change - his fuse seemed to lengthen a little and the incidents of raging went way, way down. It seemed to just "take the edge off". Bear in mind that I also set really clear guidelines of where I drew the line and what the consequences were for particular violations. Most importantly, the discipline was Consistent, Consistent, Consistent. He did have to get some blood draws, but after being on the seroquel for three years, he was tapered to just his stimulant. It really made a huge difference for us. I hope, with your difficult child's diagnosis of mood disorder, that you see the same positive results in her tantrum's severity and frequency. As far as a discussion of medications and behavior, I would talk to her. She can't be happy. Perhaps do it in as non-threatening way as possible. Lay on the bed and read a book together before bed and then start the discussion. Let her know that both you and husband have feelings and emotions inside just like her. That you guys get angry and upset and made all the time. But most people are able to calm themselves and think about what is making them mad before they react. Sometimes we need a little help to accomplish that. You and husband spoke to this wonderful doctor who really thought she sounded like a great kid! He told you that he sees lots of kids in his office that have a hard time dealing with their frustration. Sometimes medicine really helps. So you made her an appointment to talk with this doctor. You really think she is going to like him and he is looking forward to meeting her. Let her know that you love her so very much and want her to enjoy being a kid without always having to worry about getting mad. That's part of being her mom. You aren't really mentioned "behavior" so much. It's worth a try. At 11 they can't really be bamboozled and if she is having temper issues now, try springing the doctor on her the day of the appointment! Good luck. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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