Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 O.K. it's been six weeks so, as usual, we're changing Ian's meds again. I think he's finally convinced the pdoc the OCD is a real issue - this last appt. Ian was pretty open about the things that are bothering him (symmetry, odd numbers, recurring music in his head, nightmares, trouble sleeping, etc.) He had just finished titrating down from Prozac and was only on Wellbutrin and Adderall. Since we stopped the Prozac, he has been unable to go to sleep before 4 or 5 in the morning. At first I thought it was just holiday excitement, but this has gone on all through his break. His mood has definitely been worse also. No complete meltdowns but he has been hitting Avery more and he did punch me in the stomach once. The main change has been the endless arguing. I had forgotten just how bad that was. This kid would argue with a wall. Tonight he argued for an hour and 15 minutes about getting something to eat before bed. I had told the kids that lights were going out tonight at 9 p.m. as they go back to school tomorrow (hooray!). I had warned them that there would be no reading, no stories, no CDs, no snacks, no nothing after 9. asked the kids at about 8 if they wanted a snack - Avery took one, Ian didn't. At 8:40, I warned them again and told them there would be nothing after 9. Ian was busy on the computer but assured me he heard me. Of course, when 9 came, he started begging for a snack. We stood firm, didn't yell, and tried not to get sucked into the argument. He finally gave up (but not before he locked me in the garage where I was changing the laundry.) He's been on a half dose of Celexa with his Wellbutrin and Adderall for 4 days. Tomorrow we start cutting down on the Wellbutrin. Boy, I hope this Celexa works! I am so frustrated with med changes! Avery is still zinging around on Zoloft ( has it only been 2 weeks? seems much longer.) At least Gracie is doing fairly well and my increased Effexor seems to have really helped through the holidays. Sorry to complain for so long - I am just so tired of all the ups and downs. in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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