Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Dear Venting, I am sorry I don't know your name, but I am sending you lots of (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))\ )))))) . I think every parent has felt this way before at one time or another. Venting is good...keeping it all inside often winds up making you sick. I know the frustration of 'polypharmacy'. My son has several things, which the meds for one interfere with the meds for another. Like he has ocd, adhd, and bi-polar...which has been the most unstable until recently. They lowered his Luvox (ssri's can interfere with mood stabilizers working their best) and took him off his Adderal (for adhd-a stimulant). He is more stable than he has been for a long time, we are on day 26, but he is a hyper, impulsive space cadet. (who is now eating things in odd numbers only, won't touch dirty dishes because they are dirty, same with dirty clothes other than his, and afraid to be on a floor of the house without someone with him) So we will go back to CBT and ERP and see if we can get rid of these things too. We are adding exercise to the mix after dinner to get rid of some of that extra energy. I was very comfortable picking my 'battles' but I sure don't like the docs having to pick and choose with his illnesses. Like I said, he is really much better that he was the end of October when he landed in the hospital. Keep your chin up, do something nice for yourself...lavender candle, hot bubble bath with relaxing music, or even renting a sad movie and crying while the kids are at school. That (crying) is very healing and restorative...especially if you are putting up a front and falling apart on the inside. I never know I need a good cry until I watched a sad movie... Again, ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to you. in NJ (mom of Mike age 13 with alphabet soup) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2002 Report Share Posted January 12, 2002 Hi,Can you tell me why he got diagnose with bi-polar.My Dr.doesn't think kids are bi-polar. Thank you,Beth Re: venting > Dear Venting, > I am sorry I don't know your name, but I am sending you lots of (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))) . I think every parent has felt this way before at one time or another. Venting is good...keeping it all inside often winds up making you sick. I know the frustration of 'polypharmacy'. My son has several things, which the meds for one interfere with the meds for another. Like he has ocd, adhd, and bi-polar...which has been the most unstable until recently. They lowered his Luvox (ssri's can interfere with mood stabilizers working their best) and took him off his Adderal (for adhd-a stimulant). He is more stable than he has been for a long time, we are on day 26, but he is a hyper, impulsive space cadet. (who is now eating things in odd numbers only, won't touch dirty dishes because they are dirty, same with dirty clothes other than his, and afraid to be on a floor of the house without someone with him) So we will go back to CBT and ERP and see if we can get rid of these things too. We are adding exercise to the mix after dinner to get rid of some of that extra energy. I was very comfortable picking my 'battles' but I sure don't like the docs having to pick and choose with his illnesses. Like I said, he is really much better that he was the end of October when he landed in the hospital. > Keep your chin up, do something nice for yourself...lavender candle, hot bubble bath with relaxing music, or even renting a sad movie and crying while the kids are at school. That (crying) is very healing and restorative...especially if you are putting up a front and falling apart on the inside. I never know I need a good cry until I watched a sad movie... > Again, ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to you. in NJ (mom of Mike age 13 with alphabet soup) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2002 Report Share Posted January 12, 2002 Oooh oooh oooh. Your doctor is not keeping up. Judy Re: venting Hi,Can you tell me why he got diagnose with bi-polar.My Dr.doesn't think kids are bi-polar. Thank you,Beth Re: venting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 I think you're right to be concerned. I have two daughters, one with no OCD, one younger one with OCD. As they were growing up, so much attention was given to the needs of the younger one, that the needs of the older one were ignored. She was a good girl, didn't complain, didn't make waves and in the relief of that, we didn't know that she was keeping all her teenage thoughts and fears and needs hidden from us because she didn't want to add to the stress in the house. In 10th grade she was caught with wine in a travel mug, and through inquiry we found out she had been drinking alcohol every morning to reduce her stress, unknown to our whole family. Our non-OCD daughter belatedly began to get the attention she needed so badly but was afraid to ask for. Please don't neglect your non-OCD kids. Jay in Denver >From: jddnjreed@... >Reply-To: >To: < > >Subject: Venting >Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:51:45 EST > >I am so tired of OCD. We say we won't let it control our family....but it >does. I have taken so many days off for doctor appointments and other >things dealing with our son who is 18 and has OCD that his younger brother >was moderately sick today and I felt like I couldn't stay home with him >when he really wanted me. He wasn't terribly sick, but would have liked to >have his mom around. > >I didn't tell our younger son that I couldn't stay home because his brother >has taken so much time...he already has issues with that.. > >I am at work now worrying. > >Thanks for listening. _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 I think you're right to be concerned. I have two daughters, one with no OCD, one younger one with OCD. As they were growing up, so much attention was given to the needs of the younger one, that the needs of the older one were ignored. She was a good girl, didn't complain, didn't make waves and in the relief of that, we didn't know that she was keeping all her teenage thoughts and fears and needs hidden from us because she didn't want to add to the stress in the house. In 10th grade she was caught with wine in a travel mug, and through inquiry we found out she had been drinking alcohol every morning to reduce her stress, unknown to our whole family. Our non-OCD daughter belatedly began to get the attention she needed so badly but was afraid to ask for. Please don't neglect your non-OCD kids. Jay in Denver >From: jddnjreed@... >Reply-To: >To: < > >Subject: Venting >Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:51:45 EST > >I am so tired of OCD. We say we won't let it control our family....but it >does. I have taken so many days off for doctor appointments and other >things dealing with our son who is 18 and has OCD that his younger brother >was moderately sick today and I felt like I couldn't stay home with him >when he really wanted me. He wasn't terribly sick, but would have liked to >have his mom around. > >I didn't tell our younger son that I couldn't stay home because his brother >has taken so much time...he already has issues with that.. > >I am at work now worrying. > >Thanks for listening. _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 I think you're right to be concerned. I have two daughters, one with no OCD, one younger one with OCD. As they were growing up, so much attention was given to the needs of the younger one, that the needs of the older one were ignored. She was a good girl, didn't complain, didn't make waves and in the relief of that, we didn't know that she was keeping all her teenage thoughts and fears and needs hidden from us because she didn't want to add to the stress in the house. In 10th grade she was caught with wine in a travel mug, and through inquiry we found out she had been drinking alcohol every morning to reduce her stress, unknown to our whole family. Our non-OCD daughter belatedly began to get the attention she needed so badly but was afraid to ask for. Please don't neglect your non-OCD kids. Jay in Denver >From: jddnjreed@... >Reply-To: >To: < > >Subject: Venting >Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:51:45 EST > >I am so tired of OCD. We say we won't let it control our family....but it >does. I have taken so many days off for doctor appointments and other >things dealing with our son who is 18 and has OCD that his younger brother >was moderately sick today and I felt like I couldn't stay home with him >when he really wanted me. He wasn't terribly sick, but would have liked to >have his mom around. > >I didn't tell our younger son that I couldn't stay home because his brother >has taken so much time...he already has issues with that.. > >I am at work now worrying. > >Thanks for listening. _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 Venting, I can relate. Our youngest has even come right out and said how everything we do is for our son who is ill with depression and OCD. This was last year when things were not so good. I always make a point of spending time with her and buying little things that are just for her. It is rough having to grow up with a family member who is ill. Just lately she has remarked that things are stressful right now an we will be seeking counseling for her. I was thankful she was able to come to me and express it. I hope your son feels better soon. It is funny how the " well " child is expected to handle things more on their own and the " ill " child gets more attention. You bring up a very good point. A family here told me of a program called sib shops. It is for siblings of speacial needs children and gets the sibs talking about what it is like grwoing up in this situation. It helps them deal with it better. One of my goals is to be able to tell what is enabling and stop it constructively. I am getting better. One step at a time. Vivian in WA ST --- jddnjreed@... wrote: > I am so tired of OCD. We say we won't let it > control our family....but it does. I have taken so > many days off for doctor appointments and other > things dealing with our son who is 18 and has OCD > that his younger brother was moderately sick today > and I felt like I couldn't stay home with him when > he really wanted me. He wasn't terribly sick, but > would have liked to have his mom around. > > I didn't tell our younger son that I couldn't stay > home because his brother has taken so much time...he > already has issues with that.. > > I am at work now worrying. > > Thanks for listening. > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 On the weight issue, my daughter is 7 years old and weighs 78 lbs, wears size 16, all due to the steriods, etc. Little by little she is deflating. The hard thing was finding her a car seat that would fit her, she is too short to sit alone in the chair, there just aren't any out there. Now that she is down to 78, we are okay, but when she was 100lbs back when this stuff started I even called the car seat makers, nothing available. Good luck. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kelley)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Love you sweety! tricia things didn't go very well at the doctor. ********************************************************************************** -- Venting Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in town today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never contacted him in regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he is just more of a sit back dr and wants to let the Dr "professor" in Denver handle things. What the heck am I paying a copay for then. He doesn't know what is wrong, didn't help me with any of my pain. Doesn't want to increase anything or change anything or give me different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in Denver. I am soo frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom got an earfull already lol.. I think I over did it this weekend with going to Denver for the wrestling and not getting my rest. I have a cold again. Second one in a month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure not being very nice lol.. Hope everyone is doing well On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. Love you all lots. Love Kelley in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Hi Kelley: So Sorry your upset with your Doc! Take care now and be PAIN FREE! We love Ya! We Will Win Love Y'all Bob & Carole Dad & Mom Panama City, FL Please Visit the Stills Disease Web Site At www.stillsdisease.org -- Venting Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in town today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never contacted him in regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he is just more of a sit back dr and wants to let the Dr "professor" in Denver handle things. What the heck am I paying a copay for then. He doesn't know what is wrong, didn't help me with any of my pain. Doesn't want to increase anything or change anything or give me different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in Denver. I am soo frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom got an earfull already lol.. I think I over did it this weekend with going to Denver for the wrestling and not getting my rest. I have a cold again. Second one in a month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure not being very nice lol.. Hope everyone is doing well On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. Love you all lots. Love Kelley in Colorado Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Dear, you have yourself a good cry and get it out of your system. Sometimes when everything piles up we just have to. I hope tomorrow is a brighter day. And never any apologies needed. We love you. Biggest hugs and lots of love, Melt ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelleyak31@... Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I I am soo frustrated all I can do is cry. Love Kelley in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Seems like you had it eh glad you got it all out.Why pay him for anything if all he wants to do is let your doctor in Denver make all the decisions.Glad to hear your nephew is doing so well in wrestling(sure the extra pain was worth seeing him compete).Take care rest up you will feel better. d.Canada Venting Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in town today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never contacted him in regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he is just more of a sit back dr and wants to let the Dr "professor" in Denver handle things. What the heck am I paying a copay for then. He doesn't know what is wrong, didn't help me with any of my pain. Doesn't want to increase anything or change anything or give me different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in Denver. I am soo frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom got an earfull already lol.. I think I over did it this weekend with going to Denver for the wrestling and not getting my rest. I have a cold again. Second one in a month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure not being very nice lol.. Hope everyone is doing well On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. Love you all lots. Love Kelley in Colorado Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Very sorry to hear of the rheumy challenges - I certainly can relate. How far is Denver from your home? If it is far, do you have someone who can go with you? I'm just guessing here, but it kind of sounds like the rheumy in town doesn't know what to do for you. Rather than just say that, he is just letting you hang there? Been there, done that. If at all possible, get to Denver where you can see a rheumy who is used to handling difficult auto-immune cases such as yourself. I'll give you an example. The rheumy I saw in a smaller town was going to keep me on 15mg/MTX all the way until July with no check-ups, and the rheumy I just saw " in the city " is bravely weaning me off the MTX slowly. And guess what? I believe I'm already feeling better. Today I woke up less sore, more alert, and with more energy! My point is when we have Still's we need to be with a rheumy who has experience dealing with unusual, difficult, unpredictable diseases such as Still's so they are not afraid to make bold changes to our meds. Please don't give in, and consider the Denver rheumy...Here for you....The Dutchess of Dixie, Chris >From: Kelleyak31@... >> >Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in town >today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never contacted him >in >regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he is just more of a sit >back dr >and wants to let the Dr " professor " in Denver handle things. What the heck >am I paying a copay for then. He doesn't know what is wrong, didn't help >me >with any of my pain. Doesn't want to increase anything or change anything >or >give me different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in Denver. I >am soo >frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom got an >earfull already lol.. I think I over did it this weekend with going to >Denver for >the wrestling and not getting my rest. I have a cold again. Second one in >a >month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure not being very nice lol.. Hope everyone >is >doing well >On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State Wrestling >Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. > >Love you all lots. > >Love Kelley in Colorado _________________________________________________________________ Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide. http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Hey Chris Wouldn't it be great if you feel so much better by reducing the MTX?! More alert, more energy? I want some of that!! Love C 2 On 26 Feb 2004, at 14:04, Todd wrote: > Very sorry to hear of the rheumy challenges - I certainly can relate. > How > far is Denver from your home? If it is far, do you have someone who > can go > with you? I'm just guessing here, but it kind of sounds like the > rheumy in > town doesn't know what to do for you. Rather than just say that, he > is just > letting you hang there? Been there, done that. If at all possible, > get to > Denver where you can see a rheumy who is used to handling difficult > auto-immune cases such as yourself. I'll give you an example. The > rheumy I > saw in a smaller town was going to keep me on 15mg/MTX all the way > until > July with no check-ups, and the rheumy I just saw " in the city " is > bravely > weaning me off the MTX slowly. And guess what? I believe I'm already > feeling better. Today I woke up less sore, more alert, and with more > energy! My point is when we have Still's we need to be with a rheumy > who > has experience dealing with unusual, difficult, unpredictable > diseases such > as Still's so they are not afraid to make bold changes to our meds.  > Please > don't give in, and consider the Denver rheumy...Here for you....The > Dutchess > of Dixie, Chris > > > >From: Kelleyak31@... > >> > >Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in > town > >today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never > contacted him > >in > >regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he is just more > of a sit > >back dr > >and wants to let the Dr " professor " in Denver handle things. What > the heck > >am I paying a copay for then. He doesn't know what is wrong, didn't > help > >me > >with any of my pain. Doesn't want to increase anything or change > anything > >or > >give me different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in > Denver. I > >am soo > >frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom got > an > >earfull already lol..  I think I over did it this weekend with > going to > >Denver for > >the wrestling and not getting my rest. I have a cold again. Second > one in > >a > >month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure not being very nice lol.. Hope > everyone > >is > >doing well > >On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State > Wrestling > >Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. > > > >Love you all lots. > > > >Love Kelley in Colorado > > _________________________________________________________________ > Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying > Guide. > http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx > > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > The materials and information contained in this message are not > intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or > to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other > health care professionals. The International Still's Disease > Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical > services. You should consult your physician on specific medical > questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical > attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no > representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, > application, medication or preparation by any person following the > information offered or provided within this support form. > > ion by any person following the information offered or provided > within this support form. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Hi Kelley I really understand your frustration. I don't have a happy track record with docs at the moment. Can you go and see the more helpful one and just stick with him? Or is he too far away? If I could find a helpful doc I'd go along with his opinion as far as I could. Just a sympathetic ear goes a long way in my book. I hope your cold is short lived. Love C 2 (UK) On 26 Feb 2004, at 02:52, Kelleyak31@... wrote: > Hi everyone.. I am soo frustrated today.. I seen my Rhuemy here in > town today. There is alot of NO answers. The Dr in Denver never > contacted him in regards to the Humira. Upon talking to him today, he > is just more of a sit back dr and wants to let the Dr " professor " in > Denver handle things. What the heck am I paying a copay for then. He > doesn't know what is wrong, didn't help me with any of my pain. > Doesn't want to increase anything or change anything or give me > different pain meds. Wants me to go back to the Dr in Denver. I am > soo frustrated all I can do is cry. I just had to vent sorry. Mom > got an earfull already lol..  I think I over did it this weekend > with going to Denver for the wrestling and not getting my rest. I > have a cold again. Second one in a month. Uggg.. The dragon is sure > not being very nice lol.. Hope everyone is doing well > On to a happier note , my nephew, took 2nd in the State > Wrestling Tournament this weekend. I am soo proud of hiim for that. >  > Love you all lots. >  > Love Kelley in Colorado > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > The materials and information contained in this message are not > intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or > to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other > health care professionals. The International Still's Disease > Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical > services. You should consult your physician on specific medical > questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical > attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no > representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, > application, medication or preparation by any person following the > information offered or provided within this support form. > > ion by any person following the information offered or provided > within this support form. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 You go ahead and cry and if you have tto or can go sit in his office everyday and cry !Let him see how you are really feeling.Other wise if you haaaaaaaaave a good medical coverage go to the emergency room everytime you feel like shit and let them deal with it you'll be sprised how fast your main med coverage or even the ER. docs get mad at your doc.for not handling the problem.I know its hard but I found no matter hqw bad I feltt unless I took matters into my own hands no one would do anything! Best of luck,Aloha ,Dottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I agree that we need a place to vent sometimes, but it can get out of hand. We've seen trouble with that on here before. Perhaps if someone wants to vent they should put a "vent warning" in the subject box and let the reader beware. Still the basic rules would apply: no cussing or personal attack on other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Sounds like a good idea. Inger Re: Venting I agree that we need a place to vent sometimes, but it can get out of hand. We've seen trouble with that on here before. Perhaps if someone wants to vent they should put a "vent warning" in the subject box and let the reader beware. Still the basic rules would apply: no cussing or personal attack on other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Just wanted to say that I think has a good idea here. If people are going to vent, they should put " Vent Warning " in the title of their post and still adhere to the minimum profanity and no attacking other members rules. As for me personally, I made my feelings on my own venting clear in a previous post. I think as admin I ought to exercise a little more restraint. I am a bit more free with my posts than I used to be, but getting any looser with them " just isn't me. " But more likely than not you will all see another rant around the time of my next birthday. Tom Administrator I agree that we need a place to vent sometimes, but it can get out of hand. We've seen trouble with that on here before. Perhaps if someone wants to vent they should put a " vent warning " in the subject box and let the reader beware. Still the basic rules would apply: no cussing or personal attack on other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Just wanted to say that I think has a good idea here. If people are going to vent, they should put " Vent Warning " in the title of their post and still adhere to the minimum profanity and no attacking other members rules. As for me personally, I made my feelings on my own venting clear in a previous post. I think as admin I ought to exercise a little more restraint. I am a bit more free with my posts than I used to be, but getting any looser with them " just isn't me. " But more likely than not you will all see another rant around the time of my next birthday. Tom Administrator I agree that we need a place to vent sometimes, but it can get out of hand. We've seen trouble with that on here before. Perhaps if someone wants to vent they should put a " vent warning " in the subject box and let the reader beware. Still the basic rules would apply: no cussing or personal attack on other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 In a message dated 12/13/2005 1:57:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes: Just wanted to say that I think has a good idea here. If people are going to vent, they should put "Vent Warning" in the title of their post and still adhere to the minimum profanity and no attacking other members rules. Thanks again. I would also suggest that the moderators still referee the posts and close them if things do get too out of hand, like you are implying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 A rant is like a speech/diatribe/filibuster. Venting is just whining and complaining. Both are acceptable as long as we don't pick on other members or swear too much. Tom Administrator " But more likely than not you will all see another rant around the time of my next birthday. " I think my birthday and other celebrations brings out the ranter in me. As for venting - I am not always aware if I am or not - or to what degree - so if you find me venting please point it out to me. I actually see a difference between venting and ranting - I understand ranting - and I understand the basic concepts of venting, but venting is more of a grey area. Ranting is very clear to me, venting I think has varying degrees? so I am not as clear about the venting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Right. And for clarification, I am the Administrator, Inger Co-Admin, moderator. (Inger basically subs when and I aren't here. is pretty much running the show most of the time). Other moderators, such as , Beth, Wendi or Raven can step in if the three main folks are out. Tom In a message dated 12/13/2005 1:57:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes: " Just wanted to say that I think has a good idea here. If people are going to vent, they should put " Vent Warning " in the title of their post and still adhere to the minimum profanity and no attacking other members rules. " Thanks again. I would also suggest that the moderators still referee the posts and close them if things do get too out of hand, like you are implying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi , My son had the same school problems in October (when he was diagnosed with OCD) and we had to stop him from school for six weeks because he couldn't touch his books/school belongings, he was avoiding everybody, and his anxiety level was very high. During these six weeks we were doing CBT/ERP which helped a lot (no medications because we still wanted to see of the therapy will help). However, after he returned to school, most of his symptoms came back and we had to pick him up early almost every day. His concentration was very poor. Then came the winter break and we kept working on his CBT/ERP. I started giving him inositol and by the end of fifth week (when I increased it to 8 gr a day- he is 13 years old, 100 lbs), he suddenly started feeling much better at school. I am still not sure if this is the inositol or it is just the therapy or the combination of both, but he suddenly felt much better and all his teachers noticed this improvement in a week. He still has some mild OCD symptoms, and we see the therapist once every other week. He didn't like the therapy at first, and it took him a while to realize the importance of his cooparation and self-initiated exposures. He promised his therapist that he will not call us from school, that he will stay the entire day, and that he will turn in all his assignments ( because he did't want to turn them in from fear of touching his backpack). The next day after he made this promise, he did it. I couldn't believe that. Do your son's teachers know about his OCD? We had a meeting with all 7 grade teachers, the principal and the school psychologist to explain his disorder. I don't know if this information can help you, but I know so well how you feel. Good luck. na > Hi everyone. I just wanted to vent. My childs ability to handle > school is getting worse. He starts having an anxiety attack before > he even leaves for school. We've now agreed to 2 classes a day. > This seems to keep his anxiety down a bit, otherwise he ends up > calling to come home after first class. We'll try to slowly > increase it. Today when I picked him up he was just about ready to > lose it. He does very little homework. It just sets him off. He > can't concentrate enough to get the question, never mind answering > it. It breaks my heart to see him get so bad again. He said that > he is tired of fight it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 This was what was happening with my then 5 year old son and what prompted us to go to a therapist. It did not get better until we switched therapists and he was put on Prozac. Until the prozac worked, we gave him a small dose of Ativan before school. Also, I met with his teacher and we worked out a system whereby he went into the class earlier than the other kids. He was very nervous, but I firmly believe it prevented his panic attacks. Perhaps he needs a different medicine or a dose increase? Can you meet with the teacher and guidance counselor to help plan interventions to allay the separation anxiety? Best wishes, Bonnie > > Hi everyone. I just wanted to vent. My childs ability to handle > school is getting worse. He starts having an anxiety attack before > he even leaves for school. We've now agreed to 2 classes a day. > This seems to keep his anxiety down a bit, otherwise he ends up > calling to come home after first class. We'll try to slowly > increase it. Today when I picked him up he was just about ready to > lose it. He does very little homework. It just sets him off. He > can't concentrate enough to get the question, never mind answering > it. It breaks my heart to see him get so bad again. He said that > he is tired of fight it. We can't get in to see his doctor until > the end of March. It's so frusturating. It's been 3 1/2 years > since he was diagnosed. Looking back over things I'm wondering if > the meds have ever worked( we thought they were pooping out). I'm > starting to think that the times that he was doing better his ocd > was just waning. The over all picture seems to get worse every > year. This last time things only got better for about a month > before they started getting worse again. We would almost like to > take him right off meds to see what he's like without them. Of > course, I,m scared that if the meds are helping some he'd get even > worse and it takes so long to get meds working. I just don't know > what to do. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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