Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Dear Gale, I'm so sorry your daughter is back in the hospital. It must be so hard for you to watch and so upsetting for her. I was wondering if the doctor is considering taking her off the Paxil? It would be so much faster to try Risperdal first (you can tell nearly immediately whether it will help or not). It made my daughter so much better that I am very glad she takes it, despite my worries about the side effects. When I was reading about your daughter's " gremlins " I was reminded that my daughter has gone through several stages of being afraid of " things " watching her, following her up the stairs or being in the garage (she wouldn't go in there alone for a long time). None of these ever got bad enough that I was seriously worried and I haven't heard about it for months now. My impression is that Annie's fears were just the same kind I had at her age (kind of just fear of the dark and of people lurking in places) but exaggerated due to her OCD and general anxiety. Your daughter's gremlins seem like the same kind of fears but taken a step higher. If that is the case, then increasing or changing her medication to reduce her general anxiety may make them go away. I think Annie's fears disappeared about the time we increased her meds this summer. I'll be thinking about you and sending healing thoughts in your direction. Take care of yourself and try not to worry toooo much. Best wishes, in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Dear Gale, I'm so sorry your daughter is back in the hospital. It must be so hard for you to watch and so upsetting for her. I was wondering if the doctor is considering taking her off the Paxil? It would be so much faster to try Risperdal first (you can tell nearly immediately whether it will help or not). It made my daughter so much better that I am very glad she takes it, despite my worries about the side effects. When I was reading about your daughter's " gremlins " I was reminded that my daughter has gone through several stages of being afraid of " things " watching her, following her up the stairs or being in the garage (she wouldn't go in there alone for a long time). None of these ever got bad enough that I was seriously worried and I haven't heard about it for months now. My impression is that Annie's fears were just the same kind I had at her age (kind of just fear of the dark and of people lurking in places) but exaggerated due to her OCD and general anxiety. Your daughter's gremlins seem like the same kind of fears but taken a step higher. If that is the case, then increasing or changing her medication to reduce her general anxiety may make them go away. I think Annie's fears disappeared about the time we increased her meds this summer. I'll be thinking about you and sending healing thoughts in your direction. Take care of yourself and try not to worry toooo much. Best wishes, in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Dear Gale, I'm so sorry your daughter is back in the hospital. It must be so hard for you to watch and so upsetting for her. I was wondering if the doctor is considering taking her off the Paxil? It would be so much faster to try Risperdal first (you can tell nearly immediately whether it will help or not). It made my daughter so much better that I am very glad she takes it, despite my worries about the side effects. When I was reading about your daughter's " gremlins " I was reminded that my daughter has gone through several stages of being afraid of " things " watching her, following her up the stairs or being in the garage (she wouldn't go in there alone for a long time). None of these ever got bad enough that I was seriously worried and I haven't heard about it for months now. My impression is that Annie's fears were just the same kind I had at her age (kind of just fear of the dark and of people lurking in places) but exaggerated due to her OCD and general anxiety. Your daughter's gremlins seem like the same kind of fears but taken a step higher. If that is the case, then increasing or changing her medication to reduce her general anxiety may make them go away. I think Annie's fears disappeared about the time we increased her meds this summer. I'll be thinking about you and sending healing thoughts in your direction. Take care of yourself and try not to worry toooo much. Best wishes, in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Gale, Is there anything that I can do to help you? I know that we live relatively close to each other. If you can think of anything, please let me know. Thinking about you- (in Geneva) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Gail, I truly feel for you. My daughter has been hospitalized since April. I think your daughter is probably afraid to come home but at the same time does not want to be in the hospital. I can tell you that our psy put our daughter on Prozac three weeks ago and she got worse. She is weaning her out. We went last night to bring her for the weekend and we had to see the psy.before but because the psy was suppose to meet us at 5:30 and wasn't there before 6:00 she freaked out. A lot of anxiety because she has to wait. Also, the psy. suggested we do not see her tomorrow, which is killing me. I'm afraid will think we are abandoning her but it is necessary. My daughter told me last week that she does not know if she wants to get better because she is afraid to come home and is attached to the nurses and wants to get diabetes(More attention). Also, the psy. tells us and we have seen it that she sometimes try to manupilate us with OCD and she wants to stay sick so she can have all the attention. She is going to see somebody for her OCD but also a psychologist for her behaviours. She was the sweetest child you could have but never ever showed her feeling. She is now saying she is sometime jealous and mad which is very good. She has always kept her feelings inside and I believe that the way to express it is a lot through her OCD. Does your child express her true feeling? If not, she might be cutting herself because of all the pain she has and cannot express it. Does she have friends because my daughter does not have a lot of social skills. Hang on! You will be in my heart and soul. P.S.: Regarding Effexor I feel my daughter was at her best with Effexor no noticeable side effect. Also between Zyprexa and Risperdal their is a higher weight gain with Zyprexa. She gained 25-30 pounds in three months. When she was on Risperdal gained but lost again; therefore, about 10 pounds. The doctor might but her back on Risperdal; the reason she stopped was that she was very sleepy. Can anybody tell me the side effect of Topomate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Gail, I truly feel for you. My daughter has been hospitalized since April. I think your daughter is probably afraid to come home but at the same time does not want to be in the hospital. I can tell you that our psy put our daughter on Prozac three weeks ago and she got worse. She is weaning her out. We went last night to bring her for the weekend and we had to see the psy.before but because the psy was suppose to meet us at 5:30 and wasn't there before 6:00 she freaked out. A lot of anxiety because she has to wait. Also, the psy. suggested we do not see her tomorrow, which is killing me. I'm afraid will think we are abandoning her but it is necessary. My daughter told me last week that she does not know if she wants to get better because she is afraid to come home and is attached to the nurses and wants to get diabetes(More attention). Also, the psy. tells us and we have seen it that she sometimes try to manupilate us with OCD and she wants to stay sick so she can have all the attention. She is going to see somebody for her OCD but also a psychologist for her behaviours. She was the sweetest child you could have but never ever showed her feeling. She is now saying she is sometime jealous and mad which is very good. She has always kept her feelings inside and I believe that the way to express it is a lot through her OCD. Does your child express her true feeling? If not, she might be cutting herself because of all the pain she has and cannot express it. Does she have friends because my daughter does not have a lot of social skills. Hang on! You will be in my heart and soul. P.S.: Regarding Effexor I feel my daughter was at her best with Effexor no noticeable side effect. Also between Zyprexa and Risperdal their is a higher weight gain with Zyprexa. She gained 25-30 pounds in three months. When she was on Risperdal gained but lost again; therefore, about 10 pounds. The doctor might but her back on Risperdal; the reason she stopped was that she was very sleepy. Can anybody tell me the side effect of Topomate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Gail, I truly feel for you. My daughter has been hospitalized since April. I think your daughter is probably afraid to come home but at the same time does not want to be in the hospital. I can tell you that our psy put our daughter on Prozac three weeks ago and she got worse. She is weaning her out. We went last night to bring her for the weekend and we had to see the psy.before but because the psy was suppose to meet us at 5:30 and wasn't there before 6:00 she freaked out. A lot of anxiety because she has to wait. Also, the psy. suggested we do not see her tomorrow, which is killing me. I'm afraid will think we are abandoning her but it is necessary. My daughter told me last week that she does not know if she wants to get better because she is afraid to come home and is attached to the nurses and wants to get diabetes(More attention). Also, the psy. tells us and we have seen it that she sometimes try to manupilate us with OCD and she wants to stay sick so she can have all the attention. She is going to see somebody for her OCD but also a psychologist for her behaviours. She was the sweetest child you could have but never ever showed her feeling. She is now saying she is sometime jealous and mad which is very good. She has always kept her feelings inside and I believe that the way to express it is a lot through her OCD. Does your child express her true feeling? If not, she might be cutting herself because of all the pain she has and cannot express it. Does she have friends because my daughter does not have a lot of social skills. Hang on! You will be in my heart and soul. P.S.: Regarding Effexor I feel my daughter was at her best with Effexor no noticeable side effect. Also between Zyprexa and Risperdal their is a higher weight gain with Zyprexa. She gained 25-30 pounds in three months. When she was on Risperdal gained but lost again; therefore, about 10 pounds. The doctor might but her back on Risperdal; the reason she stopped was that she was very sleepy. Can anybody tell me the side effect of Topomate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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