Re: back on SSRI

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the words of welcome. I'm usually not so thin-skinned, guess the

holidays got to me.

Sorry...

Anyway, re-introducing us.

Darby, age 5 (this month) w/autism, and our total princess

Cory, age 5 (NT twin brother)

me, age 41

Bruno age 41

and our soon to be added son, , age 5, Russia...waiting for court to go get

him.

Darby is non-speaking, loving, sweet and a total Daddy's girl. She has GI

issues, we think headaches, and is following a modified Dan! protocol. B-12,

Zinc/minerals, Glutathione, Periactin for headache preventative, Prilosec for

reflux.

I have concerns she's suffering from asthma as well. Her NT twin has it, and

lately I've been seeing a lot of coughing during crying, etc. We have well-kid

checkups this month, and will discuss it then. I am interviewing a new

pediatrician in 2 weeks that is local and a Dan! aware Dr. We are currently

traveling from VT to PA to see a Dan! Dr., and the drive is killer.

anyway, I love reading about everyone's girls. I loved reading Kassi's gym meet

recap too. You guys give me insight and hope. Thanks.

Doreen

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From: EbuyerMTC@...

Doreen, welcome to the group! I go through periods of posting then not

too. But always feel welcome, even if nobody responds.

Debi, please don't feel guilty. My daughter was on medication for several

years and my only regret was that I waited too long to get her on it. I

wanted to try everything lese first, and I did, then I knew it was time for her

to

try meds and my daughter's father ( my ex) wouldn't go along with it for a

long time and fought me on it so by the time she got started her anxiety was out

of control and she was miserable and vomiting from being so anxious. She

doesn't need it now, but if she ever does again I will not drag my feet. You are

doing the best thing by helping your daughter feel her best. Great Mom and great

advocate for her you are.

Hugs to everyone in the group today. I'm feeling low and could use a

lift, bet some of you can too. May the year bring peace and balance.

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Doreen,

You have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing such a

touching and emotional personal story with us.

_____

From: Autism_in_Girls

[mailto:Autism_in_Girls ] On Behalf Of Doreen

Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 8:58 PM

To: Autism_in_Girls

Subject: RE: Re: back on SSRI

Shanna,

(and Debi)

I lost my oldest daughter to some form of mental illness when she was

20. We now suspect she was un-diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.

She had an argument with her husband while drunk and (oh, gawd, this

still hurts so much to type) she killed herself in the midst of it.

I guess I'm on the when-in-doubt--medicate bandwagon.

I honestly believe if she had been diagnosed and treated, and

medicated.well, I believe she'd be here now. And I'd do anything to

change time.

So what if it's medication for life. It's alive.

Doreen

Re: back on SSRI

Melinda,

Hugs to you! And may you get the lift from all of us here on the list.

Silent ones included!

Debi,

I understand your plight totally. I have my 18 yr old, Bi-polar, that I

have struggled with the meds issue back and forth and I am convinced

there is no more struggling out there. The meds help her. For those who

do not know me, she is my 2nd child. She has type 1 diabetes also.

You and Allie will be better for your decision. Not to mention the rest

of your family!

Shanna

>

> Doreen, welcome to the group! I go through periods of posting then not

> too. But always feel welcome, even if nobody responds.

> Debi, please don't feel guilty. My daughter was on medication for

several

> years and my only regret was that I waited too long to get her on it.

I

> wanted to try everything lese first, and I did, then I knew it was

time for her to

> try meds and my daughter's father ( my ex) wouldn't go along with it

for a

> long time and fought me on it so by the time she got started her

anxiety was out

> of control and she was miserable and vomiting from being so anxious.

She

> doesn't need it now, but if she ever does again I will not drag my

feet. You are

> doing the best thing by helping your daughter feel her best. Great Mom

and great

> advocate for her you are.

> Hugs to everyone in the group today. I'm feeling low and could use a

> lift, bet some of you can too. May the year bring peace and balance.

> Melinda

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Doreen,

You have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing such a

touching and emotional personal story with us.

_____

From: Autism_in_Girls

[mailto:Autism_in_Girls ] On Behalf Of Doreen

Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 8:58 PM

To: Autism_in_Girls

Subject: RE: Re: back on SSRI

Shanna,

(and Debi)

I lost my oldest daughter to some form of mental illness when she was

20. We now suspect she was un-diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.

She had an argument with her husband while drunk and (oh, gawd, this

still hurts so much to type) she killed herself in the midst of it.

I guess I'm on the when-in-doubt--medicate bandwagon.

I honestly believe if she had been diagnosed and treated, and

medicated.well, I believe she'd be here now. And I'd do anything to

change time.

So what if it's medication for life. It's alive.

Doreen

Re: back on SSRI

Melinda,

Hugs to you! And may you get the lift from all of us here on the list.

Silent ones included!

Debi,

I understand your plight totally. I have my 18 yr old, Bi-polar, that I

have struggled with the meds issue back and forth and I am convinced

there is no more struggling out there. The meds help her. For those who

do not know me, she is my 2nd child. She has type 1 diabetes also.

You and Allie will be better for your decision. Not to mention the rest

of your family!

Shanna

>

> Doreen, welcome to the group! I go through periods of posting then not

> too. But always feel welcome, even if nobody responds.

> Debi, please don't feel guilty. My daughter was on medication for

several

> years and my only regret was that I waited too long to get her on it.

I

> wanted to try everything lese first, and I did, then I knew it was

time for her to

> try meds and my daughter's father ( my ex) wouldn't go along with it

for a

> long time and fought me on it so by the time she got started her

anxiety was out

> of control and she was miserable and vomiting from being so anxious.

She

> doesn't need it now, but if she ever does again I will not drag my

feet. You are

> doing the best thing by helping your daughter feel her best. Great Mom

and great

> advocate for her you are.

> Hugs to everyone in the group today. I'm feeling low and could use a

> lift, bet some of you can too. May the year bring peace and balance.

> Melinda

>

>

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