Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 In a message dated 3/4/2004 5:18:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, linman42@... writes: I just cant figure out if its her raging hormones from puberty or diabetes or teenage- hood and how do you know when its more than that and someone needs meds? If anyone has any insight into this, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I can't offer advice as far as having a teenager with DS. My son, , is going to be three this month. This much I do have personal experience with. I have a teenage daughter (16) and I have type 1 diabetes since the age of 12. I know I was difficult for my mother at many times with the teenage girl hormones and during my teen years my diabetes wasn't under the best control and I know that added fuel to the fire. I wouldn't do meds just from one meeting with this person. How is her diabetic control? Does your daughter use injections or the pump?I have a pump if you ever want advice on that. As for my teenage daughter, there has been many occasions where she has had me close to pulling out my hair with her emotional rollercoaster ride. I for one would hold off on meds until you really look into everything and the side effects of the medication they want to give her. mom to Noelle 16, 13, almost 3 DS, and almost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 HI Just to share there are clinical guidelines for DX of depression, in fact my uncle (pschy) who was here in town for Mom last week handed me a list of things to watch out for in me. Truthfully answering yes or no in 30 mins can tell you if there is a need for meds ............... And don't think I won't go on one if I need it serotonin levels can drop and uptakers can rise the serotonin. Oh when I had hepatitis I was put on a serotonin uptaker lol when the DR said " Im putting you on an antidepressant " I told him I wasn't depressed. He giggled and told me that my body went into depression because I was sick, it doesn't always mean sadness lolol I never had any side effects except for a whole lot of energy. The DR also told me most major illnesses will send a body into depression. Keep us filled in Kathy mom to Sara 12 ¸...¸ ___/ /\ \___ ¸...¸ ,·´º o`·, /__/ _/\_ \__\ ,·´º o`·, ```)¨(´´´ | | | | | | | | | ```)¨(´´´ ¸,.-·²°´ ¸,.-·~·~·-.,¸ `°²·-.¸ As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Josh. 24:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I think you do have to watch for depression as it does occure in the people with ds...but, having raised 3 girls to adulthood and still working on no. 4, erratic behavior and out bursts are normal in teens, especially females, maybe trying to write down when she has an episode and exactly where she is in her monthy cycle to see if the problem is associated with that. just my opinion of course. LOL Joy Recently, we (he and I) have been noticing some erratic, outburst types of behavior and there have been some serious incidents along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 In a message dated 3/4/2004 8:19:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, linman42@... writes: > . I just cant figure out if its her raging hormones from > puberty or diabetes or teenage- hood and how do you know when its more than > that > and someone needs meds? > > If anyone has any insight into this, I'd appreciate hearing from you. > > , I have heard that depression is more common in young people with DS. I have heard that it could be due to chemical imbalances, frustration with their limitations (real and perceived) or feelings of isolation. That being said, I know of a few 'typical' teenagers who have needed medication and suspect there are more around that take it quietly. I don't know of any statistics comparing populations. Sometimes I'm tempted to think that the number of kids who need medication is on the rise. Then I think back to all the children my mother taught, all my friends and those of my brothers and I know that many of the young people around us then probably needed help, some tragically so. The medications around today were not there in the 70's. 's feelings may be unrelated to the DS, but does her DS make it harder for her to handle them? I'm watching the rollercoaster ride of emotions my two teenage NDA nieces are going through and realize it isn't easy. Considering that Amanada's also juggling DS, celiac and diabetes shows what an amazing person she really is. From my friends who take their children to him and some folks on this list I've come to think of Capone as a go-to-guy who certainly understands the chemistry of DS. Can you get an appointment with him? Kathy, Liam's mom( 5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 She also stated that people with ds have a tendency to exhibit more depression, which I was not sure I ever heard. , Depression is something that we have to keep an eye out for when our kids get older. If there is a family history of depression or mood disorders, there could be a hereditary tendency. You should attend the NDSS conference in DC this year. The top DS doctors attend and there is alot of information on medical care. It's facinating to hear of the research that is going on, too. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.608 / Virus Database: 388 - Release Date: 3/3/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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