Re: Do OCD kids have a low frustration tolerance

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Sometimes I wonder if their minds are just so " full " (if you know what I mean)

that anything that requires extra thinking or evaluation is a source of

frustration. Anxious people are also rigid thinkers and this makes for another

factor for frustration. Add to it that they know that their emotions are not

like everyone else's - it must be frustrating to have expectations of yourself

that you can't fulfill.

I have found over the years that with Matt any med change takes weeks, even a

month to see the true effect of that dose. Hang in there because she's had a

lot of changes in a short period of time and on top of coping with it, she's

improving. There are many factors associated with wellness - medicine, therapy,

school support, social and family support. You're doing a lot of it and I

really think it'll begin to pay off. Sometimes maturation, learning, coping,

doesn't seem to be happening and then all the sudden you see a leap in

development. It's just like when they were babies and beginning to walk or talk

and later to read. You were amazed by that and you will be amazed at how she

gets better too. Keep a diary to help you track your progress.

Best wishes,

Bonnie

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> Do you notice your kids have a low frustration tolerance in general?

> My daughter's OCD is better under control this fall with

> medication started and a change in schools. But she can't cope with any

frustration without complaining and getting very anxious.

>

> I am hoping that if we keep increasing the zoloft (she is on 50mg)

> that this will improve without

> increasing side effects.

>

> Are there any other medications to add to help further reduce

> her general anxiety? What issues may there be at higher doses of zoloft?

>

> She is still too anxious to socialize but her OCD thoughts are

> greatly reduced she is coping with school better. Sleeping better.

> But she is too lonely and isolated for me to accept this as good enough.

>

> thanks for any input!

>

> Pam

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much Bonnie. Perhaps we are rushing her. You are so

right there have been so many changes.

Thanks for being so encouraging.

Pam

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> > Do you notice your kids have a low frustration tolerance in general?

> > My daughter's OCD is better under control this fall with

> > medication started and a change in schools. But she can't cope with any

frustration without complaining and getting very anxious.

> >

> > I am hoping that if we keep increasing the zoloft (she is on 50mg)

> > that this will improve without

> > increasing side effects.

> >

> > Are there any other medications to add to help further reduce

> > her general anxiety? What issues may there be at higher doses of zoloft?

> >

> > She is still too anxious to socialize but her OCD thoughts are

> > greatly reduced she is coping with school better. Sleeping better.

> > But she is too lonely and isolated for me to accept this as good enough.

> >

> > thanks for any input!

> >

> > Pam

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Don't blame you for wanting things to get better faster - after all that you've

done, it's a normal expectation. Take every good day that you have and savor

it. It's still a great time of year to be outside and I find that even when

Matt is anxious, pumpkin or apple picking is a low stress and fun thing to do

for all of us!

Bonnie

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> > > Do you notice your kids have a low frustration tolerance in general?

> > > My daughter's OCD is better under control this fall with

> > > medication started and a change in schools. But she can't cope with any

frustration without complaining and getting very anxious.

> > >

> > > I am hoping that if we keep increasing the zoloft (she is on 50mg)

> > > that this will improve without

> > > increasing side effects.

> > >

> > > Are there any other medications to add to help further reduce

> > > her general anxiety? What issues may there be at higher doses of zoloft?

> > >

> > > She is still too anxious to socialize but her OCD thoughts are

> > > greatly reduced she is coping with school better. Sleeping better.

> > > But she is too lonely and isolated for me to accept this as good enough.

> > >

> > > thanks for any input!

> > >

> > > Pam

> > >

> >

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