Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
So glad to find you all!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="SlipperySlope" data-source="post: 413852" data-attributes="member: 11389"><p>The psychiatrist took C off 40 mg of Straterra, put him on 25 mg because his pupils were gigantic and he was sleepy in the afternoon. She said that the dosage was too much for him, even though we had really good results from the medication as far as behaviour. His teacher said he had gotten better at staying seated/staying on tasks/getting work completed. As I said in one post....you could actually have a conversation with him that wasn't a battle of him trying to outwit you. And, though he still had some odd reactions to situations, he was identifying those reactions himself--something he has never done before this. He just seemed like what I imagine any other 11 year old boy to be like. When she decreased him to 25 mg, it was terrible month. All his mouthy, irritable, aggressive, defiant behaviours were back. That's when she said she didn't think we'd see improvement until he was on a stimulant. Wrong answer. I'm wondering if 25 mg Straterra with a mood stabilizer might be a better option.</p><p></p><p>I never thought of myself as an Aspie. I just assumed I couldn't get through to people because I'm left-handed and my mind works so differently than most of the population. If given a problem to work out--I can get the answer same as most. I just get there thru a really convoluted route. I know I'm a little odd and eccentric and that knowledge has led to some isolation that in turn probably fed the depression. I never agreed with the BiPolar (BP) diagnosis because I don't have anything nearing mania. My trials of anti-depressants have not been good experiences. My one short stint on Lamictal ended abruptly because I got the rash on a very low dose. I just learned to deal with it as best I can. Nothing can motivate you to get out of bed and function like having people who depend on you. Most days, knowing I have to be mommy is the ONLY thing that gets me going. </p><p></p><p>I read somewhere that you're going on holiday. I hope it's a lovely and relaxing time! Spring begins here on Saturday, and the temperatures are to reach 70 today. That does more for my mood than any pill can!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlipperySlope, post: 413852, member: 11389"] The psychiatrist took C off 40 mg of Straterra, put him on 25 mg because his pupils were gigantic and he was sleepy in the afternoon. She said that the dosage was too much for him, even though we had really good results from the medication as far as behaviour. His teacher said he had gotten better at staying seated/staying on tasks/getting work completed. As I said in one post....you could actually have a conversation with him that wasn't a battle of him trying to outwit you. And, though he still had some odd reactions to situations, he was identifying those reactions himself--something he has never done before this. He just seemed like what I imagine any other 11 year old boy to be like. When she decreased him to 25 mg, it was terrible month. All his mouthy, irritable, aggressive, defiant behaviours were back. That's when she said she didn't think we'd see improvement until he was on a stimulant. Wrong answer. I'm wondering if 25 mg Straterra with a mood stabilizer might be a better option. I never thought of myself as an Aspie. I just assumed I couldn't get through to people because I'm left-handed and my mind works so differently than most of the population. If given a problem to work out--I can get the answer same as most. I just get there thru a really convoluted route. I know I'm a little odd and eccentric and that knowledge has led to some isolation that in turn probably fed the depression. I never agreed with the BiPolar (BP) diagnosis because I don't have anything nearing mania. My trials of anti-depressants have not been good experiences. My one short stint on Lamictal ended abruptly because I got the rash on a very low dose. I just learned to deal with it as best I can. Nothing can motivate you to get out of bed and function like having people who depend on you. Most days, knowing I have to be mommy is the ONLY thing that gets me going. I read somewhere that you're going on holiday. I hope it's a lovely and relaxing time! Spring begins here on Saturday, and the temperatures are to reach 70 today. That does more for my mood than any pill can! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
So glad to find you all!
Top