Guest guest Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Hello, . Welcome. Glad you found us. I was freaked the first time our son went on meds too. It is not something to be taken lightly. I hid and cried, every day, for the first week he was on them. But then something miraculous happened. . They helped! And our son started to become himself again. Our son was off of his meds for a while but went back on them a year ago, after a BIG relapse. In our case they were absolutely needed to get his anxiety down to the point that he could do the therapy. In some cases they can go off of them and not need them after therapy. We are hoping for that, although he is afraid to ever go off of them again after relapsing so badly. Typically, the SSRI antidepressants are prescribed for OCD. Our son is on Celexa. Is your daughter making progress with the ERP? Does the therapist think that could be making her anxiety go up? I've read that can happen. It's great that you've found someone who specializes in the treatment of OCD. It can be hard to find them. Keep us updated on how it goes. Again, welcome. BJ > > Hello, > This is my first post. My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed ocd > last spring. We have been seeing a therapist that specializes in > ocd. She's been working on exposure therapy, and learning relaxation > techniques. > > My daughter doesn't have behavior issues. She's a loving, wonderful, > kind, 'A' student. Unfortunately, her anxiety has has grown so much > lately, that our therapist has suggested medication. I know nothing > about medications for OCD, other than I wish we could avoid them. > > I know I'm not helping my daughter by dragging my feet in making a > psychiatrist appointment. ly, I'm scared. > > I joined this group initially, because she wanted to be a part of the > kids' group. She wants to " talk " with other kids that have this. > Sadly, there isn't any traffic on the kids' site. She has made 3 or > 4 posts, but isn't getting any response. She feels very alone. I > asked our therapist, and I emailed another specialty clinic, in our > area, about support groups for kids, but I haven't gotten any good > information. All I've found so far are groups for adults. > > I'm greatful to be a part of this group. It's giving me a lot more > insight. > > Blessings to all, > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Hi , I have a daughter that sounds identical to yours. She is 12, high honors, well behaved, excellent kid, who has been diagnosed with anxiety. I know she has OCD also,(mild) but I have not brought her recently for another diagnosis. She is not on meds or in therapy, even though I know she could use it.She doesn't want to take meds because she has seen what her younger sister and brother have gone through. (I have been reading up on gifted kids who frequently are mistaken for OCD kids, and vice versa) She would definitely love to e-mail with your dd. I also have another dd(11) who is diagnosed with severe OCD and would also love to e-mail. I just mentioned my older dd to you first because she sounds so much like your dd. Let me know if you'd like her to e-mail Hugs Judy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Hi . My son belonged to that kid's group once. Sometimes it was talkative, other times not. He'll be 19 tomorrow (!) so haven't checked that group in quite a while. Maybe another parent here has a child near her age that's willing to email. I know I've seen posts on that in the past here and some have. To learn about OCD medications, visit the OCD Foundation website at http://ocfoundation.org Any questions you have after reading about them, we'll be glad to give our thoughts. Medicating is such an individual/family choice but it helps so many kids/adults with their OCD. And can help greatly with doing therapy. Sometimes the medication helps so much there doesn't seem to be anything to work on in therapy; so I think some have actually eventually lowered the dosage to see if OC behaviors pop back up enough to give the child something to work on! Others are just thankful for the help from medication and use it alone (no therapy). With effective therapy, they can learn " tools " to use to fight back against OCD, and sometimes medication can eventually be stopped and, with the insight and tools learned in therapy/exposure, many manage okay without medication; still others do better staying on. Severity differs for all and then, as we know, people are so " individual " as to medication, therapy, OC behaviors (and so similar!), etc. There's no *one* medication for OCD to work for all, unfortunately, so the trial and error can be nerve-wracking while trying out the meds. But my son's first (and only) medication, Celexa worked fine for him. Some kids have had to try more than one. Your daughter is definitely NOT alone in having OCD! single mom, 3 sons , 19 tomorrow, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild > > Hello, > This is my first post. My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed ocd > last spring. We have been seeing a therapist that specializes in > ocd. She's been working on exposure therapy, and learning relaxation > techniques. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 19, 2008 My son has looked at the kid's list but said he'd rather talk about other things than OCD...he just does not want to talk about it and barely talks about it in therapy. It is more a subject to avoid for him. I would think kids who post are probably more open to treatment which is a good thing. nancy grace -- In , jtlt@... wrote: > > > > I haven't posted in a long, long time, but I still see the posts that come > across. Your daughter doesn't get a response from her posts because most kids > are too embarrassed to admit/talk about their OCD. There are a handful of > truly brave kids who will... but not many. That's really unfortunate, but > understandable. > > My daughter is 16 yrs & was diagnosed approx. December of 2006. The last > year has been a whirlwind for us. Ups & down, etc. Point being - for many > kids, there is an end to it. For some, sadly there is not (yet). > > My daughter went on meds (Prozac starting at 10mgs working her way up to > 50mgs per day over a few months) then weaning herself off when the symptoms > disappeared & she has not had to go back to meds. > > We still see some small evidence of OCD personality.... but nothing that is > life-altering. She worries more than she should about things she shouldn't > worry about. But that's about it. We try to keep things in check & do > understand that at any time in her life, any horrible/tragic/emotional change could > bring it all rushing back.... we will just deal with it if/when it happens. > > Good luck to you & the rest of the board members that I haven't conversed > with in so long.... nothing personal, but I hope I never need to talk to you > all again.....(and I hope the same for all of you...) > LT > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise? NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome!! Your English is excellent, by the way!! ~a Friederike Wittchen <friederikewittchen@...> wrote: Hello, I just want to introduce myself to you. I´m 29 years old and I´m from Berlin, Germany. My identical twinsister and I have SMA 2. We both studied medicine. I´m now working full-time as a doctor in a Poison Control and Information Centre and is worging at the Ministry of Health. Until now we are still living at home but we are moving out to live in our own appartement in May. Thank you for reading this and please excuse my bad english. Greetings from Berlin Friederike __________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Hello Friederike, welcome to the groop! I think we know each other from the 2 German groups - I am Camilla. Have fun and hope to read from you soon Camilla > > Hello, > I just want to introduce myself to you. > I´m 29 years old and I´m from Berlin, Germany. My > identical twinsister and I have SMA 2. > We both studied medicine. I´m now working full-time as > a doctor in a Poison Control and Information Centre > and is worging at the Ministry of Health. > Until now we are still living at home but we are > moving out to live in our own appartement in May. > Thank you for reading this and please excuse my bad > english. > Greetings from Berlin > Friederike > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 17, 2008 >Hi Friederike, Welcome to the group. My sister and I have SMA III. I am 30 she is 28. We live in New York, USA. I work in healthcare as a coordinator of physician billing, and my sister works from home. I would love to chat more with you, you can reach me at Jewelzz8888@.... Hope to hear from you......... > Hello, > I just want to introduce myself to you. > I´m 29 years old and I´m from Berlin, Germany. My > identical twinsister and I have SMA 2. > We both studied medicine. I´m now working full-time as > a doctor in a Poison Control and Information Centre > and is worging at the Ministry of Health. > Until now we are still living at home but we are > moving out to live in our own appartement in May. > Thank you for reading this and please excuse my bad > english. > Greetings from Berlin > Friederike > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 12, 2008 you are an incredibly strong person. stay strong and take care of yourself. keep us posted. evelyntexasstar1974 <texasstar1974@...> wrote: I'm Carolyn,I live in MO.right now. I moved here in 1996 from Texas. i was in abad relationship. I re-married my e x-husband. As a child i wasphysically & sexually abused by my dad. This was a every dayoccurance. I was alwayssick as a child .The oldest of 6 I was the MOM with cooking,cleaning, & taking care of my sister's & bro. i was good @ was always there for MOM. She passed away on jan14th-08. My health hasbeen really bad since then.i had open heart surgery 5-03 valvereplacements mettalic valves. They r not working right & i have had 2tests done, next wk for a MRI w dye of the chest. they did see a spotin the artery but they want to be sure before they go in.I lookforward to talking to the group. cure cystic fibrosis __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2008 > > I'm Carolyn, > I live in MO.right now. I moved here in 1996 from Texas. i was in a > bad relationship. I re-married my e x-husband. As a child i was > physically & sexually abused by my dad. This was a every day > occurance. > > > > I was always > sick as a child .The oldest of 6 I was the MOM with cooking > ,cleaning, & taking care of my sister's & bro. i was good @ > was always there for MOM. She passed away on jan14th-08. My health has > been really bad since then.i had open heart surgery 5-03 valve > replacements mettalic valves. They r not working right & i have had 2 > tests done, next wk for a MRI w dye of the chest. they did see a spot > in the artery but they want to be sure before they go in.I look > forward to talking to the group. > Welcome Carolyn: I hope you find some good friends here. I've only been a member for about a m onth and found a lot of new information. You take care of your self. Best wishes! M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Hello Carolyn! I'm sorry you have had such a very hard time of it. And I hope that your exhusband, now husband again, has reformed, because we want you to be safe and at least reasonably happy and well cared for now And sympathy re the loss of your mother, which is almost always hard, no matter what did or didn't happen. It is intriguing how often a major happening, like the death of a parent, can seem to trigger such difficult health issues. I hope they will be able to figure out how to help your body do its best healing. And I hope that the docs figure it might be well worth your having someone to help you sort through all these most difficult happenings. best to you!! and hope you can smile ANYway!! Jean HELLO I'm Carolyn,I live in MO.right now. I moved here in 1996 from Texas. i was in abad relationship. I re-married my e x-husband. As a child i wasphysically & sexually abused by my dad. This was a every dayoccurance. I was alwayssick as a child .The oldest of 6 I was the MOM with cooking,cleaning, & taking care of my sister's & bro. i was good @ was always there for MOM. She passed away on jan14th-08. My health hasbeen really bad since then.i had open heart surgery 5-03 valvereplacements mettalic valves. They r not working right & i have had 2tests done, next wk for a MRI w dye of the chest. they did see a spotin the artery but they want to be sure before they go in.I lookforward to talking to the group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 14, 2008 WELCOME TO THE GROUP ;;CAROLYN;; I PRAY THAT YOUR MARRIAGE GOES WELL THIS TIME & THAT YOUR HEALTH IMPROVES ALSO;; THIS IS A NEAT GROUP;; LOTS OF NEAT FOLKS HERE & A LOT OF INFORMATION FOR WHATEVER AILS US & ALSO A LOT OF SUPPORT FOR US TO VENT WHEN WE NEED TO;; IM SO VERY SORRY THAT YOU LOST YOUR MOM THIS YEAR;; THAT IS SO HARD TO LOSE A LOVED ONE;; YOU TAKE CARE;; LOVE & PRAYERS & HEALING ((HUGS)) DORT FROM MICH;; <ciamcindym@...> wrote: >> I'm Carolyn,> I live in MO.right now. I moved here in 1996 from Texas. i was in a> bad relationship. I re-married my e x-husband. As a child i was> physically & sexually abused by my dad. This was a every day> occurance. > > > > I was always> sick as a child .The oldest of 6 I was the MOM with cooking> ,cleaning, & taking care of my sister's & bro. i was good @ > was always there for MOM. She passed away on jan14th-08. My health has> been really bad since then.i had open heart surgery 5-03 valve> replacements mettalic valves. They r not working right & i have had 2> tests done, next wk for a MRI w dye of the chest. they did see a spot> in the artery but they want to be sure before they go in.I look> forward to talking to the group.>Welcome Carolyn:I hope you find some good friends here. I've only been a member for about a m onth and found a lot of new information. You take care of your self. Best wishes! M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 31, 2008 HI Carolyn! No I haven't had it happen to me, thank goodness! I am very glad that you are getting medical attention. I sure hope they find out quickly what is wrong, and that they are able to get it fixed soon and well! I do have friends that have had stints put in without a problem, and they help. It might be a good idea too, to see if somehow you can get one of those emergency buttons? You know, the 'help me I've fallen and can't get up' ones? Elder Services provides me with one, for just in case. I can imagine that it is all very upsetting and a bit scary, no doubt! Keep us informed, pls! hugs, Jean From: texasstar1974 Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:58 AM Subject: HELLO THIS IS CAROLYN IN MO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING BLACK-OUTS & FALLING ALOT.i FELL THURSDAY NIGHT & when i came to i had cut my arm in about 10places & hit my shin & cut it. I had a brain scan & it came back ok, Sotomorrow i go in the hospital for a chest scan weds am. i may have ablockage in my artery, if so they will do a angioplasty & if they dothat the stint's will be put in. Has anyone had this happen to them? Ifeel like i'm going crazy sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 1, 2008 OH MY HON;; YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF & BE CAREFUL;; I PRAY YOU GET BETTER SOON;; DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE TO STAY WITH YOU???? ((HEALING))((HUGS)) DORT FROM MICHtexasstar1974 <texasstar1974@...> wrote: THIS IS CAROLYN IN MO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING BLACK-OUTS & FALLING ALOT.i FELL THURSDAY NIGHT & when i came to i had cut my arm in about 10places & hit my shin & cut it. I had a brain scan & it came back ok, Sotomorrow i go in the hospital for a chest scan weds am. i may have ablockage in my artery, if so they will do a angioplasty & if they dothat the stint's will be put in. Has anyone had this happen to them? Ifeel like i'm going crazy sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Yes I have but blockage can cause that. I had my first stints put in 3 years ago and a year ago I had another stint put in. Its really know big deal. Just make sure you take Plavis. The worst thing is if you are on blood thinners. The bleeding can be a problem, but don't worry they will stop it. Good luck two you. > > THIS IS CAROLYN IN MO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING BLACK-OUTS & FALLING ALOT. > i FELL THURSDAY NIGHT & when i came to i had cut my arm in about 10 > places > & hit my shin & cut it. I had a brain scan & it came back ok, So > tomorrow i go in the hospital for a chest scan weds am. i may have a > blockage in my artery, if so they will do a angioplasty & if they do > that the stint's will be put in. Has anyone had this happen to them? I > feel > like i'm going crazy sometimes. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Hi Liz, Even if your eating was not up to what you want, your breathing and exercise was great!! Yesterday, I walked 3 miles with my husband outside and a lot in the hospital with Mom. I didn't keep track of my LL breaths but did them everytime I thought about it. I took the stairs at hospital and the back of my thighs know it! I have been writing down what I will eat the next day --3 meals and a small ( yogurt and 34 c cheerios dry) snack in pm. And if I have to substitute I write it down on the meal I did and make sure it is about the same. It really is helping me to stay on track! Love, Connie -------------- Original message -------------- From: " lizkins9@... " <Lizkins9@...> Hi Everyone, Today I did 70 LL breaths working my abs, obliques, and face. Water consumption pretty good! But eating is still my downfall. :-o Liz __________________________________________________________ Dress up your wardrobe with handsome new men's clothing. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nPguYAGV8Rr1vtYtTVybcfRfL96ZN\ ELTh7aZqzIPeiNZSVV/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Wow that is impressive! I need to get up to doing more! > > Hi Everyone, > Today I did 70 LL breaths working my abs, obliques, and face. Water consumption pretty good! But eating is still my downfall. :-o > Liz > > _____________________________________________________________ > Dress up your wardrobe with handsome new men's clothing. Click now! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nPguYAGV8Rr1vtYtTVyb cfRfL96ZNELTh7aZqzIPeiNZSVV/ > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Walking three miles is really good! Do you do that everyday? > > Hi Liz, Even if your eating was not up to what you want, your breathing and exercise was great!! > Yesterday, I walked 3 miles with my husband outside and a lot in the hospital with Mom. I didn't keep track of my LL breaths but did them everytime I thought about it. I took the stairs at hospital and the back of my thighs know it! I have been writing down what I will eat the next day --3 meals and a small ( yogurt and 34 c cheerios dry) snack in pm. And if I have to substitute I write it down on the meal I did and make sure it is about the same. It really is helping me to stay on track! > Love, Connie > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " lizkins9@... " <Lizkins9@...> > Hi Everyone, > Today I did 70 LL breaths working my abs, obliques, and face. Water consumption pretty good! But eating is still my downfall. :-o > Liz > > __________________________________________________________ > Dress up your wardrobe with handsome new men's clothing. Click now! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nPguYAGV8Rr1vtYtTV ybcfRfL96ZNELTh7aZqzIPeiNZSVV/ > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Hi Liz, NO but I do when I walk with DH, he does everyday. If it is too cold for me I do a Sansone 2 mile walk. But it is more fun to walk with him :-) I woalked with him again today. And didi my breaths again throughout the day. love, Connie -------------- Original message -------------- From: " artdesignlover " <artdesignlover@...> Walking three miles is really good! Do you do that everyday? > > Hi Liz, Even if your eating was not up to what you want, your breathing and exercise was great!! > Yesterday, I walked 3 miles with my husband outside and a lot in the hospital with Mom. I didn't keep track of my LL breaths but did them everytime I thought about it. I took the stairs at hospital and the back of my thighs know it! I have been writing down what I will eat the next day --3 meals and a small ( yogurt and 34 c cheerios dry) snack in pm. And if I have to substitute I write it down on the meal I did and make sure it is about the same. It really is helping me to stay on track! > Love, Connie > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " lizkins9@... " <Lizkins9@...> > Hi Everyone, > Today I did 70 LL breaths working my abs, obliques, and face. Water consumption pretty good! But eating is still my downfall. :-o > Liz > > __________________________________________________________ > Dress up your wardrobe with handsome new men's clothing. Click now! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nPguYAGV8Rr1vtYtTV ybcfRfL96ZNELTh7aZqzIPeiNZSVV/ > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks!!!! You can do it too!!!!! Go for it!!!!! I'll be your cheerleader!!!!!:-) Love, Liz _____________________________________________________________ Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nLmLVZ8YdH45FPUahxi9rn7m3JKmC\ Nq8zlxktwxcXLXUBEP/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 13, 2008 hello Hello friends, Just a quick note to say, Larry is doing so much better. He is still on O2, but no vent and no feeding tube. He is weak and has difficulty picking up objects but in time that will come back. I can tell that his memory is off somewhat and hopefully there will be very little side effects from the lack of O2. He told me to tell all hello and thank you for you thoughts and prayers. We both love you all. Love and may God bless you Patty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 13, 2008 hello Hello friends, Just a quick note to say, Larry is doing so much better. He is still on O2, but no vent and no feeding tube. He is weak and has difficulty picking up objects but in time that will come back. I can tell that his memory is off somewhat and hopefully there will be very little side effects from the lack of O2. He told me to tell all hello and thank you for you thoughts and prayers. We both love you all. Love and may God bless you Patty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 13, 2008 hello Hello friends, Just a quick note to say, Larry is doing so much better. He is still on O2, but no vent and no feeding tube. He is weak and has difficulty picking up objects but in time that will come back. I can tell that his memory is off somewhat and hopefully there will be very little side effects from the lack of O2. He told me to tell all hello and thank you for you thoughts and prayers. We both love you all. Love and may God bless you Patty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 4, 2008 Hey Gus, Welcome to this and homedairygoats. A lot of us have cross posts. You will find goats are not the same as cows. I have both and each have their positives. I like skimming the cream off cow's milk, but goat's digests better,yadayadayada. Carol in Fla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 4, 2008 Hey Gus, Welcome to this and homedairygoats. A lot of us have cross posts. You will find goats are not the same as cows. I have both and each have their positives. I like skimming the cream off cow's milk, but goat's digests better,yadayadayada. Carol in Fla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 6, 2008 Hey . I'm in Southeastern Wisconsin. Let me know if you need me to send you a scoby. There may be someone closer to you - maybe even close enough to pick one up. Let me know. Hello Hello everyone, Thank you for letting me join your group. I am very interested in learing more about kombucha tea. I have done a lot of reading and I have really enjoyed all your posts, very informative. I wonder if there is anyone in my area that would be willing to send me a SCOBY to get started. I live in west central Illinois. I will packing and shipping costs. Thanks so much, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1536 - Release Date: 7/5/2008 10:15 AM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
