Re: Re: Getting Older-Melinda

[Guest guest]

Hi Melinda,

May I ask what medication your daughter is taking for anxiety and how old was

she when she started? My daughter is nearing 8 and she has an appt. this coming

Monday with a dr. who may suggest trying a medication.

Thanks for the info.

Karmen

Re: Getting Older

HI Heidi,

My " baby " is 17.5 years old! Teen years have been, ummm, interesting, but they

truly are getting much better. I could write a book about all the experiences

we've had--I am sure we all could. For us, medication does help a lot with

anxiety, as does Yoga. And lots of social stories, calendars, lists of

rules...these are things that help my Em feel safe and also to have a better

sense of what to expect, which is key for her comfort. So, she and I have grown

quite a bit. I know every child is different, but there is a great group here so

feel free to ask questions and share. I tend to get really busy and I've gotten

away from this list, but I am making it a point to check in and stay more

connected. I think it is easy to feel disconnected and isolated, and we all need

to hear a kindly word and know we aren't alone in our struggles and celebrations

as we raise our beautiful girls.

Melinda

[Guest guest]

HI Karmen,

Sorry for the delay in response. My daughter has tried Celexa, Prozac and

Zoloft at various times. Things can change over time, meds can stop working

or there may be dose adjustments needed. Right now she is on Celexa, 20mg.

Every child is different, though, and it can be a trial and error thing.

B vitamin complex, Yoga, " magic spray " ( botanical that soothes), a list

of strategies, all help her also.

Let us know how it goes!

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Hi Melinda,

My daughter has to get a battery of tests done prior to putting her on meds,

however, once the test results are in the dr. is first starting her on

Clonodine. From there he will try other meds. Its a start.

Thank you for sharing,

Karmen

Re: Re: Getting Older-Melinda

HI Karmen,

Sorry for the delay in response. My daughter has tried Celexa, Prozac and

Zoloft at various times. Things can change over time, meds can stop working

or there may be dose adjustments needed. Right now she is on Celexa, 20mg.

Every child is different, though, and it can be a trial and error thing.

B vitamin complex, Yoga, " magic spray " ( botanical that soothes), a list

of strategies, all help her also.

Let us know how it goes!

Melinda