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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 174050" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Phosps probably all run a little differently in some ways, but I can throw a couple of things out just based on our experience. 1) I think it is more common to have group therapy than individual therapy. This can be beneficial in its own way, too, (I'm assuming that this is an acute psychiatric hospital stay??), 2) difficult child's psychiatrist told me that during the course of titrating up on seroquel, it is very common to go thru a "zonking out stage", then once the therapuetic dose is reached (for manic symptoms), that reaction goes away. psychiatrist changed difficult child from seroquel before going thru that- I'm not exactly sure why- I think maybe because psychiatrist thought risperdal would help with difficult child's raging quicker, but I'm not sure I would give up on seroquel just yet, 3) Someone (a social worker, counselor, or psychiatrist) should be meeting with you privately or you and difficult child together soon and you can discuss any concerns. Given that you already have concerns, I would think that you can put a call into psychiatrist and he should return your call by lunch time on Moday (just MHO!), 4) No matter how manic my difficult child seems when he has gone to psychiatric hospital, he has always seemed "ultra-calm" while there- I think it is the combination of the atmosphere and them figuring out pretty quick that it is quickest way to be released.</p><p></p><p>So, try not to worry too much- I know it is hard, especially the first time. But, if the place has a good reputation and all the kids weren't sitting around with a zombie look in their eyes, try to give them the benefit of the doubt- but, still, express your concerns, ask your questions, and follow your mommy instinct!! </p><p></p><p>Several others here have had more experience with seroquel and can give better advice than me on that. Personally, I wouldn't rule it out because I've seen some side effects from a couple of other AP's that I'm not crazy about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 174050, member: 3699"] Phosps probably all run a little differently in some ways, but I can throw a couple of things out just based on our experience. 1) I think it is more common to have group therapy than individual therapy. This can be beneficial in its own way, too, (I'm assuming that this is an acute psychiatric hospital stay??), 2) difficult child's psychiatrist told me that during the course of titrating up on seroquel, it is very common to go thru a "zonking out stage", then once the therapuetic dose is reached (for manic symptoms), that reaction goes away. psychiatrist changed difficult child from seroquel before going thru that- I'm not exactly sure why- I think maybe because psychiatrist thought risperdal would help with difficult child's raging quicker, but I'm not sure I would give up on seroquel just yet, 3) Someone (a social worker, counselor, or psychiatrist) should be meeting with you privately or you and difficult child together soon and you can discuss any concerns. Given that you already have concerns, I would think that you can put a call into psychiatrist and he should return your call by lunch time on Moday (just MHO!), 4) No matter how manic my difficult child seems when he has gone to psychiatric hospital, he has always seemed "ultra-calm" while there- I think it is the combination of the atmosphere and them figuring out pretty quick that it is quickest way to be released. So, try not to worry too much- I know it is hard, especially the first time. But, if the place has a good reputation and all the kids weren't sitting around with a zombie look in their eyes, try to give them the benefit of the doubt- but, still, express your concerns, ask your questions, and follow your mommy instinct!! Several others here have had more experience with seroquel and can give better advice than me on that. Personally, I wouldn't rule it out because I've seen some side effects from a couple of other AP's that I'm not crazy about. [/QUOTE]
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