Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 That's right! He did well again when I dropped him off this morning, although he thought he had to poop. He was worried about it. I told him that when the teachers take them inside, he still has 15 minutes to poop before school starts. I told him to stop at the bathroom on the way to his locker. He seemed okay with that. I can't help wondering if the morning anxiety is a bit better from the effects of the Klonopin from the night before. Either way, I'm happy he's doing better this week. Steffanie To: From: @... Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:51:38 +0000 Subject: Re: Day 2 Hi Steffanie, glad day 2 went well, hope the rest of the week (and following) goes good too. Yeah, meds don't work THAT fast but we have had parents say they've seen improvements soon after starting (lucky, not having to wait & wait...took us longer when we did Celexa). Placebo effect or not, we'll take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I swear I see medications work that fast on my child. It may taper off... and then even out, but I see something the very first day or two. She is extremely sensitive to EVERYTHING though! > i am glad to read he did well. i was so concerned to medicate my daughter and now i cannot wait for the appt when we get meds. I know it will be life changing for all of us, but especially her. > i hope the meds continue to work, even if it is placebo right now. i have this feeling, my daughter will also get a placebo effect from the meds. > > > > > > > > > > HI everyone. My son took his first dose of Zoloft yesterday. Knock on wood, he did not have any adverse side effects. He told me that he felt less nervous yesterday, and when I dropped him off at school, he let me go!! He usually wants me to walk him inside the school and cries when I leave. So I know the meds don't work that fast, but even if he has a placebo effect at first, I'm happy! > > > > Steffanie > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 That's great! The doc said some people say they see a difference in a week or two, but usually by 4-6 wks. My counselor, who specializes in OCD, told me the same thing this morning. Placebo or not, if he's feeling better, that's what I care about. Steffanie > To: > From: wilma1866@... > Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:48:35 -0500 > Subject: Re: Re: Day 2 > > I swear I see medications work that fast on my child. It may taper off... and then even out, but I see something the very first day or two. She is extremely sensitive to EVERYTHING though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Heidi, I'm glad the good days are more. My son has GI issues, too, but the doc said it's from the anxiety. I believe that because my main symptom of anxiety is GI upset. I hope that you can find the right dose of meds and that the school year goes well for you! Steffanie To: From: hdvoigt@... Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:46:45 +0000 Subject: Re: Day 2 Hi Steffanie, I am glad to hear your son is doing so well. I hope it continues and that the medication is a good fit for him. Sounds like school choice was a good one. I am meeting with my son's teacher this afternoon just to make sure his " accommodations " are all in place for when we start in a week. Things are a bit up and down here, but we are having more good days than bad so far since he is home. My son is also on Zoloft and they are still trying to find the correct dose, but given that he might also have a Pandas diagnosis and other things complicating it, as well as GI issues... it is a " work in progress " still. Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Thank you, Barb. We're on 25 mg for two weeks. Then we go back to the psych. He said he may increase it to 50 mg then, but if he's doing better, he may leave it alone. School is going better, but nighttime is the same. Last night was a very bad night, and I'm not sure if my husband and I will stay married. He just doesn't get it, and he treats me the same way he treats our son. He yells at us and then instead of apologizing or comforting when we're upset, he lectures us about our behavior. I don't know if I can take it anymore. Steffanie To: From: barbnesrallah@... Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:56:47 +0000 Subject: Re: Day 2 That's great Steffanie! Our son also had immediate positive effects, not sure if this happens when they are very sensitive to them perhaps, because ours is. So just a caution in case that is the case, to go slow with the dosing so the body has lots of time to adjust. Not sure I if I already mentioned this, but I wished we had understood this better so I tend to keep saying it!!! Fingers crossed it continues to improve. The medication can make such a difference when it is needed. Warmly, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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