Guest guest Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 My 13yr old daughter has struggled with OCD and generalized anxiety disorder for over 3 years now (diagnosed although symptoms were presenting prior). She takes Celexa, Lamictal, and is now on Trazadone at night. She has a fear of vomiting (herself or others)and germs are a major issue for her. Last year she missed 18 days of school due to an outbreak of the stomach bug and fear of being around it. Once we got her on the proper meds, she returned with no problem--although the same rituals existed (hour long shower when getting home from school, not touching school items, etc.) In early December, problems were escalating and we were faced with similar issues.Grades were slipping and major loss of focus because all she could see were " little black dots of the bug everywhere around her at school " and she couldn't get away from them. Afraid to talk so she didn't open her mouth, etc. So, her dr. suggested letting her stay home again until after Xmas break and a visit with her new therapist. She is still refusing to go to school and has really dug her heels in. The dr. says not to force her...either put her into home/hospital tutoring or homeschool her ourselves. Husband is adament that she needs to be in school but I am leaning towards homeschooling for the rest of this year. Just looking for others who have been faced with the school dilemma. There seems to be a fine line...I don't want to give in but don't know if it will be beneficial for her to be in school if she cannot get past all other issues. Feeling frustrated and lost!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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