just saying hi

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy, welcome! Sounds like you can give us some personal

perspective on OCD in come cases. Interesting, how it sometimes

seems to run in families. I have a 12 y/o son with OCD

diagnosed a little over a year ago when the OCD became severe.

Before that, just little things over the years, nothing causing any

problems. I have 2 other sons, another 12y/o (twin) and a 16 y/o.

The twin, , definitely had OCD behaviors at a young age but they

disappeared seemingly. Since 's onset, I seem to recall a

few " problems " myself as a teenager but nothing now.

Anyway, welcome, this is a great group of parents and very supportive

of each other and with lots of different perspectives and experiences

to share!

What type of behaviors does show? has this " just right "

feeling type of behavior where whatever he's doing he has to repeat

it if it doesn't " feel right " plus he's mentioned the " something bad

will happen " if he doesn't do some things. , when he was

younger, had to have everything " perfect " and in its place or would

throw fits. So far my 16 y/o seems to be NT but definitely a

teenager!

- single mom to (12) w/OCD and dysgraphia; (12) said by

ME to have separation anxiety, he's like my shadow; and Randall (16) -

> I have just recently joined the group. I am from Colorado and have

a

> 4 1/2 year old daughter ()who was diagnosed with OCD at 2, and

an

> 18 month old son(Ben)...showing some signs. We also have many

family

> members on my side with OCD, myself included. Nice to find like

> families. Look forward to hearing from you. Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

Welcome to the group. Some of us attended the OC

foundation conference this summer in Denver. You live

in a beautiful state.

I have a 17 y/o who was dx at 12. He had always been a

" high need " child but by 12 he just had his world fall

in around him. It has been very hard on our family

life and I am happy to say he (and we) are doing

pretty well right now. There is always room for

improvement though!

Your daughter is so young, you are fortunate to be

able to work with her. OCD is very treatable and with

the right therapy and (sometimes) medication it can be

beat! Of course why am I telling you that, I am sure

you could help shed some light on the life of someone

with OCD. In our situation, with the on set of puberty

and teen years it has been very difficult to

" convince " our son he needs to work on this. He also

has depression which can really hinder his treatment.

He is currently taking Celexa and it has helped.

Let us know how things are going. I am behind you all

the way in staying with the therapist, even though he

is not a provider with your insureance co.!! Good luck

on that one!

Welcome to the group Amy!

Vivian in WA ST

--- Amy Stoll <astoll@...> wrote:

> I have just recently joined the group. I am from

> Colorado and have a

> 4 1/2 year old daughter ()who was diagnosed with

> OCD at 2, and an

> 18 month old son(Ben)...showing some signs. We also

> have many family

> members on my side with OCD, myself included. Nice

> to find like

> families. Look forward to hearing from you. Amy

>

>

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[Guest guest]

HI Amy:

Welcome to the group. We have quite a number of families with

young children with OCD and other alphabet soup. Also we have two

wonderful psychologists, Dr. Tamar Chansky and Dr. Aureen Pinto

Wagner, who are very skilled at treating young children and have

written excellent books about OCD and children.

My son, Steve, is 14 now, and is doing very well with his OCD. He

still has symptoms even after extensive CBT treatment, but he can

manage them most of the time. When he needs help he asks us and we

provide the cheerleading. It has been a long road for him to come

to this place and we have learned a lot from the many mistakes we

made along the journey. It has taught me patience (well I am still

learning this) and love has helped us all. Take care, aloha, kathy

(h)

kathyh@...

> I have just recently joined the group. I am from Colorado and have

a

> 4 1/2 year old daughter ()who was diagnosed with OCD at 2, and

an

> 18 month old son(Ben)...showing some signs. We also have many

family

> members on my side with OCD, myself included. Nice to find like

> families. Look forward to hearing from you. Amy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/22/03 6:45:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

rebecca81r@... writes:

<< Hi y'all,

The last college semester was really good. I had 2 take home finals, which

who could beat that. The semester projects were easy, so overall the

semester was really good- not really stressed over it. I recieved 2 A's in both

my

classes. >>

Congrats !!!!!!!!

Gail :-)

[Guest guest]

thanks Gail

rebecca

Re: just saying hi

In a message dated 5/22/03 6:45:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

rebecca81r@... writes:

<< Hi y'all,

  The last college semester was really good.  I had 2 take home finals, which

who could beat that.  The semester projects were easy, so overall the

semester was really good- not really stressed over it.  I recieved 2 A's in both

my

classes. >>

Congrats !!!!!!!!

Gail  :-)

[Guest guest]

Hello All,

I have not been on the computer much... Tia is doing fine with achalasia... she

is growing well and everything goes down. Minor spasms here and there but

nothing to complain about.

We got down with fast pitch all stars, 2nd in district made it all the way to

the championship game. You all would have been so proud of her. 5th game... top

of 6th inning , 2 outs, runner on base and the score is tied. Tia is up to

bat... I wanted to throw up I was afraid she would make the 3rd out and leave

the runner stranded. But, oh no, not our Tia. She smacks the ball to right field

and brings in the runner. Our team pulls ahead. Next batter gets out. We have to

hold them defensively so we can win. Nope they make a run and the  score is tied

again. We go an extra inning. We get two runs, hold them and win the game.. Talk

about the crowd going wild. Tia was definitely the hero of the game. It was so

great to see her get the kudos, hugs and cheers. She is the smallest player on

the team but they call her T-Rex. I wish we could bottle up the feel good 

emotions and bring it out when needed. The next game was the championship but we

lost. It was a

great ride. Golf camp was last week. Next week we start soccer. She got invited

to play on a select soccer team, she will learn lots.

Summer has been exciting with the kids events but very sad in other ways. My

dad, her Papa is in his final stages of cancer. We got him signed up with

hospice this week. No more chemo or treatment, just controlling his pain. Tia

and Ty (little brother) are soooo close to him. I have gently explained the

situation to Tia. She is smart and understands. She has had some emotional

moments but she is being amazingly strong. We are taking one day at a time, that

is all we can do. I will make sure to ask my dad to talk to the big guy upstairs

about finding a cure for achalasia when he sees him. I'm not sure what is

harder~ seeing my dad's physical pain or my mom's emotional pain. He still has

some kinda good days where he is able to visit and do a little around the house.

We cherish those.

So, just wanted to say hi and let you know we are still around. Hate to hear

about the trouble is having. Hang in there Tonia. OK, take care everyone.

Hugs,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am so glad to hear Tia is doing well and enjoying her summer. Sounds like

things are good for her and she is keeping very busy!

I am very, very sorry to hear of your dad and his failing health. I am sure

it is a comfort to him to have his family around him. My mom has been having

some health issues as well (nothing compared to what you are going through

with your dad) and I am starting to see that first glimpse of her age

catching up with her and what may lie ahead. It's an odd feeling.

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers, and continue to cherish

the good days.

Love,

in NY ('ectomy by Dr. Rice at TCC in March 2007)

_____

From: achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf

Of Bourm

Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 1:03 AM

achalasia

Subject: just saying hi

Hello All,

I have not been on the computer much... Tia is doing fine with achalasia...

she is growing well and everything goes down. Minor spasms here and there

but nothing to complain about.

We got down with fast pitch all stars, 2nd in district made it all the way

to the championship game. You all would have been so proud of her. 5th

game... top of 6th inning , 2 outs, runner on base and the score is tied.

Tia is up to bat... I wanted to throw up I was afraid she would make the 3rd

out and leave the runner stranded. But, oh no, not our Tia. She smacks the

ball to right field and brings in the runner. Our team pulls ahead. Next

batter gets out. We have to hold them defensively so we can win. Nope they

make a run and the score is tied again. We go an extra inning. We get two

runs, hold them and win the game.. Talk about the crowd going wild. Tia was

definitely the hero of the game. It was so great to see her get the kudos,

hugs and cheers. She is the smallest player on the team but they call her

T-Rex. I wish we could bottle up the feel good emotions and bring it out

when needed. The next game was the championship but we lost. It was a

great ride. Golf camp was last week. Next week we start soccer. She got

invited to play on a select soccer team, she will learn lots.

Summer has been exciting with the kids events but very sad in other ways. My

dad, her Papa is in his final stages of cancer. We got him signed up with

hospice this week. No more chemo or treatment, just controlling his pain.

Tia and Ty (little brother) are soooo close to him. I have gently explained

the situation to Tia. She is smart and understands. She has had some

emotional moments but she is being amazingly strong. We are taking one day

at a time, that is all we can do. I will make sure to ask my dad to talk to

the big guy upstairs about finding a cure for achalasia when he sees him.

I'm not sure what is harder~ seeing my dad's physical pain or my mom's

emotional pain. He still has some kinda good days where he is able to visit

and do a little around the house. We cherish those.

So, just wanted to say hi and let you know we are still around. Hate to hear

about the trouble is having. Hang in there Tonia. OK, take care

everyone.

Hugs,