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Waiting & trying to survive (his RAGE) Anyone with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) experience? (not sure that's it)
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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 451668" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>Hmm, sounds kind of familiar, unfortunately. I do have experience with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE).</p><p></p><p>Two things: to the extent that it is Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) or mental illness (the two can coexist), he is most likely doing the best he can. When you think of him try mentally revising his developmental age to about 1/2 of what he is. Also realize that consequences are probably not going to get you anywhere at all at this stage until he is in a better place. Think change the environment so he is successful. Do a web search and go the come on over to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) site (if you can't find it I will search for it). Read Diane Malbin, an expert on Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE).</p><p></p><p>I think some medication is in order. I would think something like Risperdal would really help get the rages under control. I would start there and get to a child psychiarist pronto for a rx.</p><p></p><p> I suspect that the I don't want to live is a reflection of the fact that he knows how out of control he is and how miserable he is making you.</p><p></p><p>Probalby only a child dev specialist might be able to do the physical feature assessment that would might help rule in/out Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). The physcial features can be subtle. But if it were me, I wouldn't worry so much about that because frankly you aren't going to do too much different. medications will still be used to address symptoms, etc. It might help you have reasonable expectations. But you know, I think with great parenting and school intervention there is a great deal of hope. If you suspect any kind of learning issues, I think a neuropsychologist test would be of far greater use. </p><p></p><p>Be very wary of the SSRI class of drugs. They can really loosen inhibitions which is not what you want. I think Risperdal would help you get the rages under control and then you can assess depression. </p><p></p><p>good luck, I have been there and am now seeing a light at the end of tunnel.</p><p></p><p>Try to find a child psychiatrist that has a bit of a child development background. If you can find one that knows a whole lot about Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) let me know!</p><p></p><p>If you can revised your expectations and start where he is--which is not pretty, admittedly, you might be able to break into the cycle of rage and poor self esteem.</p><p></p><p>Have you ruled in'/out Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 451668, member: 2322"] Hmm, sounds kind of familiar, unfortunately. I do have experience with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Two things: to the extent that it is Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) or mental illness (the two can coexist), he is most likely doing the best he can. When you think of him try mentally revising his developmental age to about 1/2 of what he is. Also realize that consequences are probably not going to get you anywhere at all at this stage until he is in a better place. Think change the environment so he is successful. Do a web search and go the come on over to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) site (if you can't find it I will search for it). Read Diane Malbin, an expert on Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). I think some medication is in order. I would think something like Risperdal would really help get the rages under control. I would start there and get to a child psychiarist pronto for a rx. I suspect that the I don't want to live is a reflection of the fact that he knows how out of control he is and how miserable he is making you. Probalby only a child dev specialist might be able to do the physical feature assessment that would might help rule in/out Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). The physcial features can be subtle. But if it were me, I wouldn't worry so much about that because frankly you aren't going to do too much different. medications will still be used to address symptoms, etc. It might help you have reasonable expectations. But you know, I think with great parenting and school intervention there is a great deal of hope. If you suspect any kind of learning issues, I think a neuropsychologist test would be of far greater use. Be very wary of the SSRI class of drugs. They can really loosen inhibitions which is not what you want. I think Risperdal would help you get the rages under control and then you can assess depression. good luck, I have been there and am now seeing a light at the end of tunnel. Try to find a child psychiatrist that has a bit of a child development background. If you can find one that knows a whole lot about Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) let me know! If you can revised your expectations and start where he is--which is not pretty, admittedly, you might be able to break into the cycle of rage and poor self esteem. Have you ruled in'/out Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)? [/QUOTE]
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