Guest guest Posted April 22, 1999 Report Share Posted April 22, 1999 Hi Gail, Yes, the OCD roller coaster is tough for me too. One thing I try to do with Kelsey at bedtime is remind both of us about the positives during the dayŠthe times she resisted when it was difficult, the progress she's making with the CBT. It leaves us both on a positive note at the end of the dayŠeven if it was rough day overall. I think it's a long and bumpy road to recovery, but you sound like you're moving in the right direction so keep the faith!. We just have to take it one day at a time. I agree that it's important to find a calm, enjoyable activity that you can do togetherŠjust to affirm a positive connection between you in between all the stress and frustration. One of Kelsey's favorite things to do is go on a " night walk " , just the two of us. It's dark and peaceful and quiet and feels " special. " I've noticed too that just when I'm feeling most discouraged, a pretty good day is just around the corner! I bet yours is too Take care, in S.D. > > I am at a low point this evening. has had two OCD events >inthelast three days. She has been on Prozac for about 6 months, doing well >with CBT and making lots of progress. But the last few nights have been >awful. > I am so discouraged as is she. Tomorrow we meet with the therapist, >who has been trying to taper off her sessions because had been doing so >well! I feel like we could use several hours with her - one for and >two more hours for me. > I'm looking for advice, encouragement, shreds of confidence that will > help andme get through this. > >Gail in N'Awlins >GPesses@... > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Looking for a new hobby? Want to make a new friend? >http://www.ONElist.com >Come join one of the 130,000 e-mail communities at ONElist! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >The is sponsored by the OCSDA. You may visit >their web site at http://www.ocdhelp.org/ and view schedules for chatroom >support at http://www.ocdhelp.org/chat.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 1999 Report Share Posted April 22, 1999 Hi Gail, I read your post with interest and wanted to respond. I have an eight year old daughter who suffers with ocd and Tourette syndrome. The ocd is, by far, the most troubling for her at this time. We began medication (luvox) last summer, and it took a couple of months before we found the right dosage; however she has made great strides for the past seven or eight months. To date we have been unsuccessful in finding a therapist familiar with cbt, but we have worked through some issues on our own. She has been fabulous at school and at home. Not " cured, " but very manageable.... However, she, like your daughter, has recently had some difficulties flair up again. I really am not ready to " up " her luvox dosage, as it makes her extremely tired at high dosages. We spoke to her child psych yesterday, as she had her scheduled appt, and he mentioned that this is usually the time of year that tends to be most stressful for everyone. The school year is winding up, and on top of having all of those loose ends to tie up at school, the kids can't wait for summer to get here. If the kids are in any type of extracurricular activities, these, activities too, are usually coming to a close, and trying to " cram " a lot. It just seems that there is a lot of pressure on the kids at this time of year, that isn't the norm. I don't know if this might be the case with your daughter, but it certainly rang true in our home. We have decided to wait until May is over, and see where the " dust settles " to do anything drastic with her medication. That is, providing that we manage to keep it together until then. : ) Just thought I should mention this in case it can give you some hope that things might return to " normal " soon. (whatever that is!!!) Best of luck to both of you! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 1999 Report Share Posted April 22, 1999 Kim I also have a 9 yr.old son with ts and ocd.His tics are pretty well under control too.The ocd issues are what we are trying to deal with.You wrote you are looking for a cbt but your daughter already sees a child psychologist?? Why both? what is best to start with? I am having a hard time trying to find someone for Jordan.I can't distinguish if he just needs to talk and vent or learn specific answers to specific behaviors.I have a list from ocd and ts and ins.co. Anybody able to shed some light for me would be soooo appreciated.Regards,Hope Re: A Rough Patch >From: Fernan5@... > >Hi Gail, > >I read your post with interest and wanted to respond. I have an eight year >old daughter who suffers with ocd and Tourette syndrome. The ocd is, by far, >the most troubling for her at this time. > >We began medication (luvox) last summer, and it took a couple of months >before we found the right dosage; however she has made great strides for the >past seven or eight months. To date we have been unsuccessful in finding a >therapist familiar with cbt, but we have worked through some issues on our >own. She has been fabulous at school and at home. Not " cured, " but very >manageable.... > >However, she, like your daughter, has recently had some difficulties flair up >again. I really am not ready to " up " her luvox dosage, as it makes her >extremely tired at high dosages. > >We spoke to her child psych yesterday, as she had her scheduled appt, and he >mentioned that this is usually the time of year that tends to be most >stressful for everyone. The school year is winding up, and on top of having >all of those loose ends to tie up at school, the kids can't wait for summer >to get here. > >If the kids are in any type of extracurricular activities, these, activities >too, are usually coming to a close, and trying to " cram " a lot. It just >seems that there is a lot of pressure on the kids at this time of year, that >isn't the norm. > >I don't know if this might be the case with your daughter, but it certainly >rang true in our home. We have decided to wait until May is over, and see >where the " dust settles " to do anything drastic with her medication. That >is, providing that we manage to keep it together until then. : ) > >Just thought I should mention this in case it can give you some hope that >things might return to " normal " soon. (whatever that is!!!) > > Best of luck to both of you! > Kim > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >V-Tech Computer For Kids! Challenge your kids with activities in math, >trivia, vocabulary, spelling, grammer! Looks just like your PC! No- >Hassle Returns*Satisfaction Guaranteed*Only $90.00 Free Freight in US > /ad/shoptheglobe7 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >The is sponsored by the OCSDA. You may visit their web site at http://www.ocdhelp.org/ and view schedules for chatroom support at http://www.ocdhelp.org/chat.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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