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Nice 11 yo Boy with- Big Passive Aggressive Problems
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<blockquote data-quote="WSM" data-source="post: 149924" data-attributes="member: 5169"><p>He's been to two pediatric psychiatrists. One yelled at my husband, "Why do you want him medicated? Why do you think something is wrong with him?" The other, within the last six months, said, "If we start him on medication, he'll probably be on it for life. It's best to hold off as long as possible."</p><p> </p><p>It seems like every kid on earth gets medicated. We really think he needs something for depression or anxiety, if only something mild. It's possible that the anxiety builds up and then he acts out. We don't know. I've suggested taking him to a neurologist and recently someone else has too, but my husband is so behind at work and more appts, it's sort of has to wait until summer. </p><p> </p><p>The thing is, this boy's been in therapy for most of his life, he knows how to play the game. He even says things like, "I did that for positive reinforcement." Huh? He's guarded and presents very, very well. He doesn't seem to have problems. Every school year the teachers all start out enthusiastic, sure behavior modification will work. And it sort of does, but every year by the end of the year they are burned out, and are glad to see him move on, even as they say what a nice boy he is, so polite, and friendly, and helpful and smart.</p><p> </p><p>Polite, friendly, helpful, and smart with decent grades, doesn't get much reaction. If he tantrummed it would almost be better. But he shows almost NO anger or irritation EVER. That's a sign of something, don't you think?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WSM, post: 149924, member: 5169"] He's been to two pediatric psychiatrists. One yelled at my husband, "Why do you want him medicated? Why do you think something is wrong with him?" The other, within the last six months, said, "If we start him on medication, he'll probably be on it for life. It's best to hold off as long as possible." It seems like every kid on earth gets medicated. We really think he needs something for depression or anxiety, if only something mild. It's possible that the anxiety builds up and then he acts out. We don't know. I've suggested taking him to a neurologist and recently someone else has too, but my husband is so behind at work and more appts, it's sort of has to wait until summer. The thing is, this boy's been in therapy for most of his life, he knows how to play the game. He even says things like, "I did that for positive reinforcement." Huh? He's guarded and presents very, very well. He doesn't seem to have problems. Every school year the teachers all start out enthusiastic, sure behavior modification will work. And it sort of does, but every year by the end of the year they are burned out, and are glad to see him move on, even as they say what a nice boy he is, so polite, and friendly, and helpful and smart. Polite, friendly, helpful, and smart with decent grades, doesn't get much reaction. If he tantrummed it would almost be better. But he shows almost NO anger or irritation EVER. That's a sign of something, don't you think? [/QUOTE]
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