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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 136786" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Just wondering, as I am not sure, if a mood stab should not be tried before Residential Treatment Center (RTC) - or maybe it has. What medications has he tried? What other interventions? </p><p></p><p>Many, many people wanted my difficult child to go to a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), and I held out. Not sure whether long term this was the right decision - and there are many times I regretted it - but I also felt so confident that my difficult child who had already lost his bio-dad through abandonment, could not lose his other parental force, through long term placement. That was a very personal decision, and not one that is at all right for everyone - but I just thought I would share since our situations are a bit similar. </p><p></p><p>Just know that you should not make your decision for your son's future based on one doctors, or even ten doctors opinions. I had one dr tell me that my son was so damaged he did not even think Residential Treatment Center (RTC) would help him - he is/was very very wrong. I knew it then, and I know it now. Go with your mommy instinct, and never let that be over-ruled by a doctors book knowledge. </p><p></p><p>Sending hugs. I am sure this is a horribly difficult decision. We are here for you whatever you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 136786, member: 3301"] Just wondering, as I am not sure, if a mood stab should not be tried before Residential Treatment Center (RTC) - or maybe it has. What medications has he tried? What other interventions? Many, many people wanted my difficult child to go to a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), and I held out. Not sure whether long term this was the right decision - and there are many times I regretted it - but I also felt so confident that my difficult child who had already lost his bio-dad through abandonment, could not lose his other parental force, through long term placement. That was a very personal decision, and not one that is at all right for everyone - but I just thought I would share since our situations are a bit similar. Just know that you should not make your decision for your son's future based on one doctors, or even ten doctors opinions. I had one dr tell me that my son was so damaged he did not even think Residential Treatment Center (RTC) would help him - he is/was very very wrong. I knew it then, and I know it now. Go with your mommy instinct, and never let that be over-ruled by a doctors book knowledge. Sending hugs. I am sure this is a horribly difficult decision. We are here for you whatever you decide. [/QUOTE]
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