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Hi. New. Parent of 5-year old who most likely has ODD
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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 449254" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>I am so sorry about the struggles you had to go through growing up, but that is now your son's blessing. You are hyper aware and hyper observant as a mom. YAY YOU!</p><p> </p><p>We here are also aware that the wrong medications can be more harmful than no medications, which is what sounds like what happened to you. This is why a GOOD evaluation is so important. A good evaluation leads to a good diagnosis which leads to better treatment (which does NOT always include medicating) </p><p></p><p>I began medicating DD1 almost 2 1/2 years ago. We've only found one medication that worked well and consistently and with no side effects. Unfortunately that one only addressed some of her symptoms. That one also was eliminated with another that was causing a bad reaction. Right now she is medication free and will stay that way, at least for a little while, so we can reassess her 'bare' symptoms.</p><p></p><p>Yes, this is a family matter. The last therapist was surprised (pleasantly) that I had no objection to family therapy. Too many parents think their kids are completely independent of themselves. Unfortunately those are the parents that need the family therapy the most.</p><p></p><p>I'm so glad you are thriving and doing well despite your past. I am curious to know if you still have any "issues", or were they all medication and mom induced? If you're not yet comfortable enough here to answer, please don't feel pressured to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 449254, member: 11965"] I am so sorry about the struggles you had to go through growing up, but that is now your son's blessing. You are hyper aware and hyper observant as a mom. YAY YOU! We here are also aware that the wrong medications can be more harmful than no medications, which is what sounds like what happened to you. This is why a GOOD evaluation is so important. A good evaluation leads to a good diagnosis which leads to better treatment (which does NOT always include medicating) I began medicating DD1 almost 2 1/2 years ago. We've only found one medication that worked well and consistently and with no side effects. Unfortunately that one only addressed some of her symptoms. That one also was eliminated with another that was causing a bad reaction. Right now she is medication free and will stay that way, at least for a little while, so we can reassess her 'bare' symptoms. Yes, this is a family matter. The last therapist was surprised (pleasantly) that I had no objection to family therapy. Too many parents think their kids are completely independent of themselves. Unfortunately those are the parents that need the family therapy the most. I'm so glad you are thriving and doing well despite your past. I am curious to know if you still have any "issues", or were they all medication and mom induced? If you're not yet comfortable enough here to answer, please don't feel pressured to. [/QUOTE]
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