Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi everyone, My DS (8), was recently diagnosed and his therapist (who we really like) said it was possible he would have an increase in behaviors until treatment became effective and she felt he needed a med check (including anti-anxiety meds for short term). But I can't get that appointment until June. Yesterday at school he had his first hysterical episode. I took him to the pediatrician, who felt she couldn't prescribe anything based on one episode and a word of mouth diagnosis. She said she would if something happened again (to get him through the short term) and would contact the therapist in the meanwhile. Last night, he had 3 more episodes and was sobbing, shaking, saying he didn't ever want to go back to school, he hated his life, etc. He was in the most distress I've ever seen. I'm going to call the pediatrician again today and maybe she can help. He's going to see the therapist tomorrow. Any suggestions for what I can do when he loses control like that? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 ---does the therapist work with any MD's? Maybe he/she can get you in faster. beg. It worked for us. we could get a therapist appt. but no a Md appt. good luck. In , " Dana " <dzazinski@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > My DS (8), was recently diagnosed and his therapist (who we really > like) said it was possible he would have an increase in behaviors > until treatment became effective and she felt he needed a med check > (including anti-anxiety meds for short term). But I can't get that > appointment until June. > > Yesterday at school he had his first hysterical episode. I took him > to the pediatrician, who felt she couldn't prescribe anything based on > one episode and a word of mouth diagnosis. She said she would if > something happened again (to get him through the short term) and would > contact the therapist in the meanwhile. > > Last night, he had 3 more episodes and was sobbing, shaking, saying he > didn't ever want to go back to school, he hated his life, etc. He was > in the most distress I've ever seen. > > I'm going to call the pediatrician again today and maybe she can help. > > He's going to see the therapist tomorrow. > > Any suggestions for what I can do when he loses control like that? > Any help would be appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi, Dana. At 8 it could be hard, but worth a try. . . .See if you can get him to lie down and do some deep breathing from his diaphragm. His stomach should rise and fall with the breathing to make sure he is doing it correctly. You can sit next to him and talk him through it. It will calm his heart and give his body more oxygen, which will help the shaking stop and get him fixated on something other than how his body is feeling. It's a great way to attack an anxiety attack, if he is capable of doing it. It can sometimes be difficult for younger kids to apply it. (I'm giving you a quick description, you can probably find a better one online) Have him practice it when he isn't having an anxiety attack so he knows how to do it when one hits. Also having him try to visualize something or someplace that is nice, peaceful, or distractive in a good way, could help. You could sit next to him and guide him through a scene at beach for example. You can guide him with words and he uses his imagination to smell the salt air, hear the seagulls, feel the sun, wade in the water, feel the warm sand between his toes, etc. These are things that can help with anxiety, but not OCD. Still sometimes when the anxiety that comes with OCD can get out of control and become escalated, it can help get through that moment. Our son has been having some escalated anxiety with his OCD to the point of having some panic attacks. It seems to help him at that moment. I hope the doc will work with you and help. Sometimes they are reluctant to prescribe anti-anxiety meds because of the potential for dependence, but sometimes you really need them too. Take care, BJ > > Hi everyone, > > My DS (8), was recently diagnosed and his therapist (who we really > like) said it was possible he would have an increase in behaviors > until treatment became effective and she felt he needed a med check > (including anti-anxiety meds for short term). But I can't get that > appointment until June. > > Yesterday at school he had his first hysterical episode. I took him > to the pediatrician, who felt she couldn't prescribe anything based on > one episode and a word of mouth diagnosis. She said she would if > something happened again (to get him through the short term) and would > contact the therapist in the meanwhile. > > Last night, he had 3 more episodes and was sobbing, shaking, saying he > didn't ever want to go back to school, he hated his life, etc. He was > in the most distress I've ever seen. > > I'm going to call the pediatrician again today and maybe she can help. > > He's going to see the therapist tomorrow. > > Any suggestions for what I can do when he loses control like that? > Any help would be appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'm glad he's getting in to see the therapist tomorrow. Perhaps he can pull some strings to get him into the prescribing doc faster, especially once he is updated. As for when he is in that out of control state (been there done that) -- I would listen, hug, hold, and speak in a very soft soothing voice -- (even though I felt more like tearing my hair out.) He is clearly escalating and I hope they will give him something to help. Personally, when my daughter was completely worked up like that, I'd pull her out of school for mental health days (often on the advice of the therapist) till the new med took effect. I feel for you. could go on for a couple hours at a time -- of course, right at bedtime. It was exhausting. Keep pushing the doctors, and nag them with phonecalls if you have to. If it gets too unbearable, consider the emergency room. We waited too long for meds, and she ended up being hospitalized when she was 11. Had we started earlier it would have saved her so much pain. Good luck to you, and know that it WILL get better! We've tried a number of meds, and recently have gotten a really good mix. No meltdowns any more!!! Hang in there, and seek support from friends and family so you don't go nuts. Suzanne in CA ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Awwwwwww, Dana, I'm glad your son is getting some relief. Anxiety can be so horrible. I know when our son was younger, he didn't really understand what was happening to him. He just knew he didn't like how he felt. It is very frustrating to have your child suffering and have to wait so long to get help with a qualified professional. Sadly, it is not uncommon. I'm glad to hear the psychiatrist you are working with is understanding. BJ > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > > > My DS (8), was recently diagnosed and his therapist (who we really > > > like) said it was possible he would have an increase in behaviors > > > until treatment became effective and she felt he needed a med check > > > (including anti-anxiety meds for short term). But I can't get that > > > appointment until June. > > > > > > Yesterday at school he had his first hysterical episode. I took him > > > to the pediatrician, who felt she couldn't prescribe anything based on > > > one episode and a word of mouth diagnosis. She said she would if > > > something happened again (to get him through the short term) and would > > > contact the therapist in the meanwhile. > > > > > > Last night, he had 3 more episodes and was sobbing, shaking, saying he > > > didn't ever want to go back to school, he hated his life, etc. He was > > > in the most distress I've ever seen. > > > > > > I'm going to call the pediatrician again today and maybe she can help. > > > > > > He's going to see the therapist tomorrow. > > > > > > Any suggestions for what I can do when he loses control like that? > > > Any help would be appreciated. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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