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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 396662" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Well, for one I've never heard of paxil being prescribed for ADHD, it's an antidepressant, and one I don't care for much at all. It's not that great to seek a diagnosis from a therapist in my opinion, or to be given medications by one. If someone is going to diagnosis me and give me medications I prefer it coming from someone with a medical degree. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps it's time for a 2nd opinion with an actual psychiatrist. I'm not saying her seeing a therapist isn't a good idea, because I'm sure it is........but she may get a more accurate diagnosis and better medication treatment with a psychiatrist working with the therapist. I'm not saying she doesn't have ADHD, I'm saying there might be something that has been missed. Bipolar is in the family.............and mania can appear as hyper type behavior.</p><p></p><p>Is there a treatment program she can go into nearby? She would probably have to wait until after the holidays though. </p><p></p><p>Only thing I really know to say is that relapses do happen, especially in the early days of recovery. I know that from going to Al anon myself. That is why the recommendation to stick to AA meeting is such a huge deal, because they need that support and encouragement. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure others will be along with more advise probably better than mine has been. </p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 396662, member: 84"] Well, for one I've never heard of paxil being prescribed for ADHD, it's an antidepressant, and one I don't care for much at all. It's not that great to seek a diagnosis from a therapist in my opinion, or to be given medications by one. If someone is going to diagnosis me and give me medications I prefer it coming from someone with a medical degree. Perhaps it's time for a 2nd opinion with an actual psychiatrist. I'm not saying her seeing a therapist isn't a good idea, because I'm sure it is........but she may get a more accurate diagnosis and better medication treatment with a psychiatrist working with the therapist. I'm not saying she doesn't have ADHD, I'm saying there might be something that has been missed. Bipolar is in the family.............and mania can appear as hyper type behavior. Is there a treatment program she can go into nearby? She would probably have to wait until after the holidays though. Only thing I really know to say is that relapses do happen, especially in the early days of recovery. I know that from going to Al anon myself. That is why the recommendation to stick to AA meeting is such a huge deal, because they need that support and encouragement. I'm sure others will be along with more advise probably better than mine has been. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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