support for the early stages

[Guest guest]

I took DD to her pediatrician today to talk about PANDAS/PITAND. She didn't

seem like she thought this was it but did a strep test and ordered blood work. I

think we'd have to see a PANDAS specialist to get more a thorough work-up. I

also finally got an intake appointment with a psychologist that specializes in

anxiety disorders in children, but it's still a few weeks away. Did anyone else

feel really alone in the early stages of diagnosis and treatment? My husband and

parents don't want to believe it's OCD and are bristling at the idea of starting

her in therapy. Honestly, I don't care what any of them think because I know

this is the right thing to do to help my suffering kid, but, man, it's lonely

sometimes. Thanks for letting me share our next steps here.

-Beth