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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 148200" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>When you call your psychiatrist's office number, is there another psychiatrist listed to contact in case of emergency? Your son's episode counts as an emergency, and you should contact your psychiatrist's coverage.</p><p> </p><p>If that doesn't work, I agree with Steely's assessment that your son should be evaluated at a local hospital. That hospital should have a pediatric psychiatric unit, if possible (children's or university teaching hospitals should be looked into). I would hope that a good psychiatrist would see the need to wean your son from these medications because they seem to be making him worse instead of better.</p><p> </p><p>My son's first diagnosis was ADHD and anxiety. He now has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder because both ADHD stimulants (like Focalin) and antidepressants (like Prozac) destabilized his mood. It is something you definitely need to consider.</p><p> </p><p>I hope you are able to get some help today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 148200, member: 2423"] When you call your psychiatrist's office number, is there another psychiatrist listed to contact in case of emergency? Your son's episode counts as an emergency, and you should contact your psychiatrist's coverage. If that doesn't work, I agree with Steely's assessment that your son should be evaluated at a local hospital. That hospital should have a pediatric psychiatric unit, if possible (children's or university teaching hospitals should be looked into). I would hope that a good psychiatrist would see the need to wean your son from these medications because they seem to be making him worse instead of better. My son's first diagnosis was ADHD and anxiety. He now has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder because both ADHD stimulants (like Focalin) and antidepressants (like Prozac) destabilized his mood. It is something you definitely need to consider. I hope you are able to get some help today. [/QUOTE]
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