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<blockquote data-quote="Chaosuncontained" data-source="post: 485976" data-attributes="member: 11016"><p>Carson has been on medication since he was 4. For for ADHD (7 diff medications), then we added Abilify (later changed to Respirdone) and Celexa for depression. </p><p></p><p>I asked about taking him off of the medications and seeing what we have left...because, really? Nothing seemed to be working anyway (still impulsive, inattentive, moody, aggressive, socially inept...you get the idea).</p><p></p><p>The doctor said to me "Have you ever thought that '*this* is what he is like WITH medications--can you imagine what he would then be like WITHOUT them'? If you really want to we can wean him off one at a time and see what we are left with. That may take time. Then we will more than likely have to start him back on something--and THAT will take time. YOU are the Momma, if you want to do it I will help you do it. But don't think it's going to be easy--it'll be hard for him AND you." That is also when he recommended that perhaps I should have him evaluated by a Psychologist--two even, to get a clear picture of what Carson might need.</p><p></p><p>So, here we are. Both evaluations done (tho I've not seen either report yet) and an ARD meeting tomorrow. So, we'll see.</p><p></p><p>I know that the last day or two has been especially hard for your family. I think I also saw that you are getting him evaluated (he so needs an IEP for school). I am so sorry for the stress and chaos. </p><p></p><p>I hope it is OK to tell you that I am sending prayers up for you and for Tommy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chaosuncontained, post: 485976, member: 11016"] Carson has been on medication since he was 4. For for ADHD (7 diff medications), then we added Abilify (later changed to Respirdone) and Celexa for depression. I asked about taking him off of the medications and seeing what we have left...because, really? Nothing seemed to be working anyway (still impulsive, inattentive, moody, aggressive, socially inept...you get the idea). The doctor said to me "Have you ever thought that '*this* is what he is like WITH medications--can you imagine what he would then be like WITHOUT them'? If you really want to we can wean him off one at a time and see what we are left with. That may take time. Then we will more than likely have to start him back on something--and THAT will take time. YOU are the Momma, if you want to do it I will help you do it. But don't think it's going to be easy--it'll be hard for him AND you." That is also when he recommended that perhaps I should have him evaluated by a Psychologist--two even, to get a clear picture of what Carson might need. So, here we are. Both evaluations done (tho I've not seen either report yet) and an ARD meeting tomorrow. So, we'll see. I know that the last day or two has been especially hard for your family. I think I also saw that you are getting him evaluated (he so needs an IEP for school). I am so sorry for the stress and chaos. I hope it is OK to tell you that I am sending prayers up for you and for Tommy. [/QUOTE]
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