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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 270200" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I can, but not sure you'll be interested. You're looking at one diagnosis, that, in my opinion, could be wrong or another one. But I"ll give you my .02 anyway.</p><p></p><p>First of all, I was terrified of the dark at thirteen. I slept with the light on or went downstairs with the television on. I wouldn't sleep otherwise. I would stay up. I had nightmares and scary thoughts at night and my imagination worked overtime even in the light, but the dark was worse. I'm an adult and still don't like the dark.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, with his fascetious room--I don't know anything else about him. Is he on the autism spectrum? Has he ever seen a neuropsychologist? If you've tried therapy and medications and nothing worked, and he has been this way since he's been a toddler, I strongly recommend one last resort: A neuropsychologist evaluation. Sounds like nobody really knows what's wrong with him or how to help him. A neuropsychologist does intensive testing from 6-10 hours and has a fresh, different perspective and tests in all areas. More than one child, including my son, has been diagnosed with bipolar when it was really Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It's a common mistake. There is tremendous anxiety and strange fears with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Doesn't mean he has it, but his mental status in my opinion is worth a second or third or fourth look. Psychiatrists can miss things. I know this first hand.</p><p></p><p> I wouldn't give up or let things go on as they are. Nor, if it were me, would I make him sleep in his room. He probably is embarassed to tell you why because maybe you'll say, "You're too old!" Fear has no age limit.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry that things are bad right now. They CAN get better. in my opinion you need to try a different type of professional who will see your child in a different way. The same ole, same ole isn't working.</p><p></p><p>Take care of yourself too. You're no good to anyone if you're all stressed out <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 270200, member: 1550"] I can, but not sure you'll be interested. You're looking at one diagnosis, that, in my opinion, could be wrong or another one. But I"ll give you my .02 anyway. First of all, I was terrified of the dark at thirteen. I slept with the light on or went downstairs with the television on. I wouldn't sleep otherwise. I would stay up. I had nightmares and scary thoughts at night and my imagination worked overtime even in the light, but the dark was worse. I'm an adult and still don't like the dark. Secondly, with his fascetious room--I don't know anything else about him. Is he on the autism spectrum? Has he ever seen a neuropsychologist? If you've tried therapy and medications and nothing worked, and he has been this way since he's been a toddler, I strongly recommend one last resort: A neuropsychologist evaluation. Sounds like nobody really knows what's wrong with him or how to help him. A neuropsychologist does intensive testing from 6-10 hours and has a fresh, different perspective and tests in all areas. More than one child, including my son, has been diagnosed with bipolar when it was really Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It's a common mistake. There is tremendous anxiety and strange fears with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Doesn't mean he has it, but his mental status in my opinion is worth a second or third or fourth look. Psychiatrists can miss things. I know this first hand. I wouldn't give up or let things go on as they are. Nor, if it were me, would I make him sleep in his room. He probably is embarassed to tell you why because maybe you'll say, "You're too old!" Fear has no age limit. I'm sorry that things are bad right now. They CAN get better. in my opinion you need to try a different type of professional who will see your child in a different way. The same ole, same ole isn't working. Take care of yourself too. You're no good to anyone if you're all stressed out :frowny: [/QUOTE]
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