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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 116798" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>difficult child 2 didn't really overeat on Risperdal or Abilify, but he did put on some weight, although I think the stimulants he was on helped counterbalance the eating. He topped out at 96 pounds and just under 5 feet tall. When he went off Abilify and transitioned to Depakote, he dropped 16 pounds (and was underweight). I think about 1/2 that amount would have been healthier to lose. He seems to have put a little back on now, seven months later. He's slender, but not emaciated anymore.</p><p></p><p>Our psychiatrist said to let him know if the eating got out of hand -- like if he was wanting to eat two and three complete meals at a time. We never got to that point, and I don't remember exactly what the solution would be, other than to switch medications possibly.</p><p></p><p>If switching medications isn't an option, maybe behavior modification would help? Like making him set his fork down between bites. Ensuring that food is thoroughly chewed. Taking a drink of water in between bites. Insisting that he sit at a table with a place setting for all meals and snacks. Getting him to try new foods is not an easy task with a picky eater. I've got three of those! Having mine help choose foods they will eat when I go shopping helps. Enlisting their help in meal prep also helps. We also talk a lot about good nutrition, healthy eating habits, reading labels, etc.</p><p></p><p>Things are hard enough with difficult child's without throwing food issues into the mix. Hang in there -- hope you can figure this out without too much drama!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 116798, member: 3444"] difficult child 2 didn't really overeat on Risperdal or Abilify, but he did put on some weight, although I think the stimulants he was on helped counterbalance the eating. He topped out at 96 pounds and just under 5 feet tall. When he went off Abilify and transitioned to Depakote, he dropped 16 pounds (and was underweight). I think about 1/2 that amount would have been healthier to lose. He seems to have put a little back on now, seven months later. He's slender, but not emaciated anymore. Our psychiatrist said to let him know if the eating got out of hand -- like if he was wanting to eat two and three complete meals at a time. We never got to that point, and I don't remember exactly what the solution would be, other than to switch medications possibly. If switching medications isn't an option, maybe behavior modification would help? Like making him set his fork down between bites. Ensuring that food is thoroughly chewed. Taking a drink of water in between bites. Insisting that he sit at a table with a place setting for all meals and snacks. Getting him to try new foods is not an easy task with a picky eater. I've got three of those! Having mine help choose foods they will eat when I go shopping helps. Enlisting their help in meal prep also helps. We also talk a lot about good nutrition, healthy eating habits, reading labels, etc. Things are hard enough with difficult child's without throwing food issues into the mix. Hang in there -- hope you can figure this out without too much drama! [/QUOTE]
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