Guest guest Posted November 10, 2001 Report Share Posted November 10, 2001 Hi Robin! Welcome to the group. With Tae Bo, I have lost somewhere around 30 to 40 lbs, gained muscle tone, and achieved better flexibility, stamina, and endurance. But those are just the physical results. Tae Bo has also helped me with my self-esteem and confidence, and even my spirituality. There's so much more to Tae Bo than just losing weight. It took me about a month, I guess, before I started seeing any real physical results, but I loved Tae Bo from the very first workout. I've been doing it for almost three years now, and have never gotten tired of it! I am a true Tae Bo addict (as are most of the other members of this list LOL). Good luck to you Robin, and I look forward to hearing more from you! Moeser *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Evolution of Spirit http://www.ericmoeser.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ new to the group Hi everyone, My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results. I think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my tapes Hope to hear from you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2001 Report Share Posted November 10, 2001 --- robquach@... wrote: > Hi everyone, > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of > three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually > started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has > changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began > to see results. I > think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my > tapes Hope to > hear from you all! Welcome Robin )!!!!!! I've been doing Tae-Bo for almost 3 years now (it'll be 3 in March) and I've lost about 75 pounds--trying to lose a few more, but they're stubborn!!!!!! I pretty much began seeing results right away. But everyone is different, so don't get frustrated if you don't see results right away. Some people took several weeks or months. Sandie, Tae and Bo who just saw a former Professor on " Encounters of the Unexplained " )!!!!!!! ===== " Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. " --from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach " I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time. " --------- Freud __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2001 Report Share Posted November 11, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results. I > think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my tapes Welcome, Robin! The rate of results appears to be related to how much you exercised before taebo, your fitness level, your diet, and your age, among other things. Since you just had a baby, my guess is that you will have lots of success with taebo provided you eat reasonably. We have quite a few women here who have been VERY successful losing baby weight. Try not be inpatient, however, because taebo and fitness in general are life journeys. Start on that journey NOW. You won't regret it. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2001 Report Share Posted November 11, 2001 >Welcome, Robin! The rate of results appears to be related to how much you >exercised before taebo, your fitness level, your diet, and your age, among >other things. Since you just had a baby, my guess is that you will have >lots of success with taebo provided you eat reasonably. We have quite a >few >women here who have been VERY successful losing baby weight. Try not be >inpatient, however, because taebo and fitness in general are life journeys. >Start on that journey NOW. You won't regret it. > >Elena > Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will keep you all posted on my journey (once I start it!) I enjoy reading the posts and have begun reading member profiles which are motivating also. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2001 Report Share Posted November 11, 2001 >Welcome, Robin! The rate of results appears to be related to how much you >exercised before taebo, your fitness level, your diet, and your age, among >other things. Since you just had a baby, my guess is that you will have >lots of success with taebo provided you eat reasonably. We have quite a >few >women here who have been VERY successful losing baby weight. Try not be >inpatient, however, because taebo and fitness in general are life journeys. >Start on that journey NOW. You won't regret it. > >Elena > Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will keep you all posted on my journey (once I start it!) I enjoy reading the posts and have begun reading member profiles which are motivating also. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 In a message dated 11/10/01 7:09:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, robquach@... writes: > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results Hi Robin!! Welcome to the list! I have lost 90+ pounds with Tae Bo I began to see results after about a month! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 Hi, Robin. My name is . Welcome to the group. I started doing Tae Bo in September of 2000 after my best friend died of a heart attack at the age of 27. She was born with a congenital heart deformation, but her obesity only worsened the situation. Anyway, the day I left for her funeral, I saw Blanks on QVC. I felt as if he was talking directly to me, and I knew I needed to change my lifestyle. I ordered the tapes that day, and received them 3 days after I returned home from the funeral. I've been hooked since. I started out using the tapes 3 days per week. I saw results within the first 2 or 3 weeks. I injured my shoulder once and had to stop for about a month. I gradually increased the number of days I worked out (right now 2 times per day because of the approaching Holiday season). A year later, I have gone from 180lbs to 145lbs, and a size 20 to a size 6. But the greatest change is in my overall attitude, self-esteem, and eating habits. I joined eDiets to lose my last 20 pounds because I was tired of starving. It's working for me! I'm an entirely different person!! Good luck! Please don't get frustrated and give up if you don't get results right away. Listen to what says on the tapes.....losing weight is last, so have fun and get fit (or something like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 In a message dated 11/12/01 3:31:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, Agaw12577@... writes: > Hi Robin!! Welcome to the list! I have lost 90+ pounds with Tae Bo I > began > to see results after about a month! Good luck and keep us posted on your > progress!! > > > > Wow,!! That is awesome!! LeAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 In a message dated 11/12/01 3:31:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, Agaw12577@... writes: > Hi Robin!! Welcome to the list! I have lost 90+ pounds with Tae Bo I > began > to see results after about a month! Good luck and keep us posted on your > progress!! > > > > Wow,!! That is awesome!! LeAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Thanks for sharing with me . That's great that you were able to change your lifestyle like that. I also tried ediets and it worked great for me. However, I'm currently breastfeeding right now so dieting is not a priority for me. I have yet to start with Tae Bo. I think I'll have to get up early because my two young ones keep me so busy during the day and evening! You shall hear from me once I have something to brag about >I started out using the tapes 3 days per week. I saw results within the >first 2 or 3 weeks. I injured my shoulder once and had to stop for about a >month. I gradually increased the number of days I worked out (right now 2 >times per day because of the approaching Holiday season). A year later, I >have gone from 180lbs to 145lbs, and a size 20 to a size 6. But the >greatest >change is in my overall attitude, self-esteem, and eating habits. I joined >eDiets to lose my last 20 pounds because I was tired of starving. It's >working for me! I'm an entirely different person!! Good luck! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Hi Robin! What a good idea to ask that question right off the bat for motivation. To say quickly and shortly about me - I have been doing Tae-Bo for nearly two years (in January). I lost around 30 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. Tae-Bo has changed everything about me for the GOOD!! I encourage you to not give it up and stick with it until you are addicted like the rest of us!! Here are some photos of me http://community.webshots.com/album/16456720LpxvHyMbED Best of luck in your journey!! Darcy > Hi everyone, > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results. I > think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my tapes Hope to > hear from you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Hi Robin! What a good idea to ask that question right off the bat for motivation. To say quickly and shortly about me - I have been doing Tae-Bo for nearly two years (in January). I lost around 30 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. Tae-Bo has changed everything about me for the GOOD!! I encourage you to not give it up and stick with it until you are addicted like the rest of us!! Here are some photos of me http://community.webshots.com/album/16456720LpxvHyMbED Best of luck in your journey!! Darcy > Hi everyone, > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results. I > think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my tapes Hope to > hear from you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Hi Robin! What a good idea to ask that question right off the bat for motivation. To say quickly and shortly about me - I have been doing Tae-Bo for nearly two years (in January). I lost around 30 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. Tae-Bo has changed everything about me for the GOOD!! I encourage you to not give it up and stick with it until you are addicted like the rest of us!! Here are some photos of me http://community.webshots.com/album/16456720LpxvHyMbED Best of luck in your journey!! Darcy > Hi everyone, > My name is Robin and I am a 29 year old mother of three, with my > youngest only three months old. I haven't actually started tae bo yet > but would really like you hear about how tae bo has changed your life > and how often you had to do tae bo before you began to see results. I > think this will motivate me to blow the dust off my tapes Hope to > hear from you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/12/01 7:54:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, zklp25@... writes: > ). A year later, I > have gone from 180lbs to 145lbs, and a size 20 to a size 6. But the > greatest > change is in my overall attitude, self-esteem, and eating habits. I joined > > eDiets to lose my last 20 pounds because I was tired of starving. It's > working for me! I'm an entirely different person!! , Thanks for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 3:38:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, rmlrthomps@... writes: > Wow,!! That is awesome!! > > LeAnn Thanks LeAnn I still can't believe it myself. If you look up the word lazy in the dictionary, you'll see my picture! That is what is so amazing about Tae Bo. Even a lazy person like me can stick with it and lose weight! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2002 Report Share Posted January 6, 2002 Hi Sharyn, Welcome to our group. I'm sure that many of our members have been where you are now and will share their experiences with you as well. As I read your post one idea came to mind that might be beneficial: slow titration upward on medication. If you start with low dosages of medications and very slowly work up to a level at which efficacy occurs you may find that your son is able to tolerate the medications far more effectively. You may want to ask your doctors about this and even use a liquid SSRI to facilitate more graded increases than available in pill form medications. Take care. Louis --- sevans265 wrote: > Hello all, > This group is something I've been searching for a > long time. My son > was diagnosed with OCD last May, when he was 8. > I've had a terrible > time finding someone that understands ocd and how it > affects > children. We are going through a tough time right > now. For unknown > reasons, the medications seem to build up in his > system over time > (this last round after 10 weeks with no problem) and > cause reactions > similar to an overdose. (visual and auditory > hallucinations, > worsening ocd symptoms and diarrhea) As soon as he > has 24 hours off > the meds, he gets better. The downfall - he can't > control the ocd > without the help of the meds. aaargh! We have tried > generic and > brand name Luvox and Paxil. In November we finally > found a wonderful > psychiatrist and therapist. I just wish we could > find something that > will help him stabilize. Is it always going to be > this > frustrating? -Sharyn > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2002 Report Share Posted January 6, 2002 Sharyn, I am so glad you found this group. I just found this group myself a few weeks ago, and have found it very informational. My daughter is 6 and was diagnosed this fall with OCD and Tourettes Syndrome. She is currently trying Zoloft. She started on a low dose and is slowly increasing her dosage a little at a time. She's only been on the medicine since Dec. 2 and I'm sure it will take awhile to see any improvement. From what I understand it takes several weeks before you can see any results from the medicines. So it maybe spring before we see a big difference in her OC behavior. What types of OC behavior does your son exhibit? Does his teachers at school understand? That's what we are currently dealing with—the teachers. If you have suggestions, please let me know. —Indiana sevans265 wrote: Hello all, This group is something I've been searching for a long time. My son was diagnosed with OCD last May, when he was 8. I've had a terrible time finding someone that understands ocd and how it affects children. We are going through a tough time right now. For unknown reasons, the medications seem to build up in his system over time (this last round after 10 weeks with no problem) and cause reactions similar to an overdose. (visual and auditory hallucinations, worsening ocd symptoms and diarrhea) As soon as he has 24 hours off the meds, he gets better. The downfall - he can't control the ocd without the help of the meds. aaargh! We have tried generic and brand name Luvox and Paxil. In November we finally found a wonderful psychiatrist and therapist. I just wish we could find something that will help him stabilize. Is it always going to be this frustrating? -Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2002 Report Share Posted January 6, 2002 Hi Sharyn, welcome to the group. I don't think there is anything more distressing than the initial efforts at finding the right medication and the right dose for a particular child. It is such a slow process at a time when we parents and the child are desperate for relief and to pass through the crisis phase. No, it will not always be this bad and this frustrating! My daughter (eight in a few days, not quite 6 when she experienced an overnight onset of OCD symptoms) tried three different SSRIs (which took almost a year) before we hit on the " right " one for her, and she began to improve. One suggestion that may help, is to titer up very very slowly on a med--this allows your child to acclimate to the drug and perhaps side-step any side effects. Does the therapist do Cognitive Behavior Therapy with your son, specifically Exposure and Response Prevention? This is the only type of therapy that has been shown to produce a lasting reduction in OCD symptoms. This type of therapy can actually reduce your son's symptom level to the point that medications are not needed--or perhaps he will only need a lower dose. Lower dose=fewer, less troublesome side effects. OCD does wax and wane, but far less dramatically when properly treated. Write again and let us know how things are going. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > This group is something I've been searching for a long time. My son > was diagnosed with OCD last May, when he was 8. I've had a terrible > time finding someone that understands ocd and how it affects > children. We are going through a tough time right now. For unknown > reasons, the medications seem to build up in his system over time > (this last round after 10 weeks with no problem) and cause reactions > similar to an overdose. (visual and auditory hallucinations, > worsening ocd symptoms and diarrhea) As soon as he has 24 hours off > the meds, he gets better. The downfall - he can't control the ocd > without the help of the meds. aaargh! We have tried generic and > brand name Luvox and Paxil. In November we finally found a wonderful > psychiatrist and therapist. I just wish we could find something that > will help him stabilize. Is it always going to be this > frustrating? -Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2002 Report Share Posted January 6, 2002 We have been very fortunate with my son's teachers. It was because of his teacher that we began an 18 month process that led us to ocd. My son also has mild tourettes (hand clenching, facial grimacing). He started to have problems at school that did not make sense. He is a very bright child that remembers facts like you wouldn't believe. He loved to be read to, but was having trouble learning to read. His social skills were very awkward. He knew how to complete addition before he started kindergarten, but he couldn't do the larger numbers- he kept losing his place. Because of his excellent behavior and mostly good grades they were hesitant to start having him tested. This is where I learned lesson number 1 - speak firmly and don't take no for an answer. The best way to handle the school is to know their system. Ask questions, know what the process is and then use it to your advantage. Know what your state regulations are. The other way I dealt with them is by educating myself first, and then printing it out and giving it to the school. One book I read " Teaching the Tiger " was excellent. It was written specifically for teaching children with OCD, Tourettes and ADHD. I then wrote a list of teaching techniques and told the school to use them. I also hand picked my child's teacher. I speak to her every Friday afternoon. She doesn't freak out about his symptoms. Communication is the key! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2002 Report Share Posted January 7, 2002 Hi Sharyn, How much of each medication is your Dr. prescribing? I know that Kathy R. mentioned using a tin amount to start and then very gradually increasing the dose in an effort to minimize side effects. We have experienced similar problems with our son who started on Prozac when he was 4 turning 5 and several times since then whenever we have had to increase his medication. If you need help in locating a therapist in your area who treats OCD in Children, the OC Foundation is a wonderful place to start. Their we address is www.ocfoundation.org. They will happily send you a listing of therapists in your area. Generally OCD is treated not just with medication, but with cognitive behavior therapy and exposure response therapy. I realize that may not be possible until your son is somewhat stabilized with his medication though. Several times we have had to suspend treatment until my son's medication has been straightened out. Keep posting to the list and you will find not only the understanding you crave, but also lots and lots of information to help you in your struggle with this disease! The list has the expertise of 2 PhD psychologists who specialize in the treatment of children with OCD and also a Psychiatrist who is a Pharmacologist specializing in the treatment of OCD in Children. You may pose questions to them by placing the words " Ask Dr . Chansky; Ask Dr. Wagner; or Ask Dr. Geller, in the subject line of your post and the list owner will forward your questions along to them. Best wishes, in Southeastern PA sevans265 wrote: Hello all, This group is something I've been searching for a long time. My son was diagnosed with OCD last May, when he was 8. I've had a terrible time finding someone that understands ocd and how it affects children. We are going through a tough time right now. For unknown reasons, the medications seem to build up in his system over time (this last round after 10 weeks with no problem) and cause reactions similar to an overdose. (visual and auditory hallucinations, worsening ocd symptoms and diarrhea) As soon as he has 24 hours off the meds, he gets better. The downfall - he can't control the ocd without the help of the meds. aaargh! We have tried generic and brand name Luvox and Paxil. In November we finally found a wonderful psychiatrist and therapist. I just wish we could find something that will help him stabilize. Is it always going to be this frustrating? -Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Hi 's mom! How great that everything has worked out so well as for finding the right therapy, treatment and all for her. And congrats on the pill as none of my 3 (boys, twins 13 and one 16) can yet swallow pills. I recently tried bribing one ($ they love) but he just couldn't do it. Oh well... I have a 13 y/o son with OCD, diagnosed at 11.5. He's a twin and has an older brother 16. Since they'd always thought of as " different " or odd (he's not athletic, more of a couch potato, was delayed in motor skill, plus says some off-the-wall stuff at times) the OCD was just another " " thing in a way. But, yeah, he does take more attention at times, especially with schoolwork as I have to write a lot of it for him - so I've heard the " you don't have time to help ME! " bit. Just a thought, don't know what you've said to your son, but if he ever watches Nickelodeon is he familiar with Marc Summers who did the Double Dare show? At any rate, here's a link to his site regarding his OCD, which is actually similar to 's. It might have some info or a way of explaining it to your 11 y/o. http://www.viryours.com/ms/ Hope to hear from you again! > My daughter is eight and was diagnosed in september with OCD. We > always new something wasn't right, she is particular in every thing > that she does. But last year it started to get alot worse, to the > point where she wouldn't leave the house, play with friends or have > anyone over. She would also have to rearrange her bedroom almost > daily and this had to be done following written directions (a list) > that she had made. Needless to say, we began a downward spiral. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Hi 's mom! How great that everything has worked out so well as for finding the right therapy, treatment and all for her. And congrats on the pill as none of my 3 (boys, twins 13 and one 16) can yet swallow pills. I recently tried bribing one ($ they love) but he just couldn't do it. Oh well... I have a 13 y/o son with OCD, diagnosed at 11.5. He's a twin and has an older brother 16. Since they'd always thought of as " different " or odd (he's not athletic, more of a couch potato, was delayed in motor skill, plus says some off-the-wall stuff at times) the OCD was just another " " thing in a way. But, yeah, he does take more attention at times, especially with schoolwork as I have to write a lot of it for him - so I've heard the " you don't have time to help ME! " bit. Just a thought, don't know what you've said to your son, but if he ever watches Nickelodeon is he familiar with Marc Summers who did the Double Dare show? At any rate, here's a link to his site regarding his OCD, which is actually similar to 's. It might have some info or a way of explaining it to your 11 y/o. http://www.viryours.com/ms/ Hope to hear from you again! > My daughter is eight and was diagnosed in september with OCD. We > always new something wasn't right, she is particular in every thing > that she does. But last year it started to get alot worse, to the > point where she wouldn't leave the house, play with friends or have > anyone over. She would also have to rearrange her bedroom almost > daily and this had to be done following written directions (a list) > that she had made. Needless to say, we began a downward spiral. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 Hi 's mom! How great that everything has worked out so well as for finding the right therapy, treatment and all for her. And congrats on the pill as none of my 3 (boys, twins 13 and one 16) can yet swallow pills. I recently tried bribing one ($ they love) but he just couldn't do it. Oh well... I have a 13 y/o son with OCD, diagnosed at 11.5. He's a twin and has an older brother 16. Since they'd always thought of as " different " or odd (he's not athletic, more of a couch potato, was delayed in motor skill, plus says some off-the-wall stuff at times) the OCD was just another " " thing in a way. But, yeah, he does take more attention at times, especially with schoolwork as I have to write a lot of it for him - so I've heard the " you don't have time to help ME! " bit. Just a thought, don't know what you've said to your son, but if he ever watches Nickelodeon is he familiar with Marc Summers who did the Double Dare show? At any rate, here's a link to his site regarding his OCD, which is actually similar to 's. It might have some info or a way of explaining it to your 11 y/o. http://www.viryours.com/ms/ Hope to hear from you again! > My daughter is eight and was diagnosed in september with OCD. We > always new something wasn't right, she is particular in every thing > that she does. But last year it started to get alot worse, to the > point where she wouldn't leave the house, play with friends or have > anyone over. She would also have to rearrange her bedroom almost > daily and this had to be done following written directions (a list) > that she had made. Needless to say, we began a downward spiral. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Tana: Just wanted to say " welcome " . My son, Luke, also 8 years old, has OCD and ADD. We have seen signs in him of OCD as early as age three or four. Luke has tried a couple of different meds for his OCD. Currently, he takes 200 mg daily of Luvox. Between that and some of the tips I've received from this group and other of my own research, he is doing pretty well right now. We are going to be meeting with a therapist for the first time late this month, and I'm really looking forward to that support. Luke has not really dealt as much with contamination, number, hoarding, etc. issues. He is a " worrier " like you describe . In fact, whenever I hear him describe his OCD to someone that is the first thing he says, " I worry about things and say sorry too much " . I didn't know OCD came in this " form " , but boy does it! Are you aware of the online OCD support group for kids? Luke is a part of this group, which I think is great. If he gets even part of the support I've received by being in this particular group, I will really be pleased for him. Also, I want him to learn to reach out to others for help when needed, and also to give any support he can. I can't tell you the instructions exactly for joining the group because I'm somewhat internet illiterate!! Kathy - if you get this e-mail, could you post the steps for joining the OCD kids support group. I know a therapist posted to this group asking about how to refer her clients to the OCD kids group and I don't know if she ever received a response. Also, our school counselor as well as Luke's therapist has asked me to get her this info. Good luck to you and your family, Tana. Keep us posted on how things are going for you all. Warmly, in Missouri (Luke's mom) P.S. I too am a believer in the " no accident " school of thought! New to the group Hi, I am a mother of 4 great children, one of whom has just been diagnosed with OCD. He is 8 years old and and started his first struggle about 4 weeks ago. Essentially, he thinks he is dying and has obsessive thoughts about what might be wrong with him. He asks body-related questions constantly, e.g., " Why do we have creases on our hands? How fast is your heart supposed to beat? What if I have a brain tumor? How do you know I'm not allergic to ____? " We have basically put the question asking on extinction, and he does fairly well at home. At school, however, there is an aid in the classroom that feels it is cruel *not* to answer his questions and " reassure " him, so we have had problems with her adding to it. Fortunately, she is getting a " talking to " today from the school counselor about what she should and should not do/say. We have also read the OC Flea story with , and although he doesn't want people to quit answering his questions, he does admit to understanding it is not in his best interest. I am a private practice, pediatirc speech pathologist and I work with children with autism, brain injuries, etc. really gets hung up on the problems the therapy kids have. I have always been selective about information that I share with my own kids, but he latches onto any disorder I happen to mention and will obsess about it. He'll tell me he thinks he has a brain injury because he couldn't think of the right word, or he couldn't understand something someone said to him. has always been quiet, contemplative and reserved but he was fairly social with his friends and enjoyed school and his sports activities. These days, just getting him out of the house is a major ordeal. We have had more tears in the house (from me too!) over the past month than in the previous years combined, I think! I keep telling my husband that I feel like our once easy-to- raise son has been reduced to a bowl of mush. I hate feeling that way and watching him struggle so much. The worst thing that happened this week was that one of 's best friends said to me, " worries about EVERYTHING all the time now! What's wrong with him?! " Gulp. My friend, a counselor, made the diagnosis and we are now trying to set up an appointment with a child pyschiatrist to explore meds/treatment options. I have another child with ADHD and one with some sensory integration issues, so I feel *somewhat* equiped to deal with some of the challenges ahead of me, but the whole OCD idea is pretty out of my league. We are also in the process of adopting a baby girl from China, and she will likely present us with some challenges too, LOL! Some days, I feel like my kids are my best clients! (For those of similar religious persuasion, I do not feel it is an accident that I have the training I do and the children that I do.) I look forward to learning from all of you and to making some new friends. My apologies for such a long intro. Tana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 Welcome Tana ... I've found much support here and I know you will too. Good luck. glenda in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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