Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 In a message dated 7/9/03 5:01:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, alison859@... writes: > : > > Mental illnesses are biologically based brain disorders. They cannot be > overcome through " will power " and are not related to a person's " character " or > intelligence. > Right here is your oxymoron. ASD/PDD is NOT biologically based. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 In a message dated 7/9/03 6:37:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, alison859@... writes: > > This is not my oxymoron, this is NAMI's. AS/PDD is not biologically based? > What does that mean? > > > > > It is not biological, ie: a chemical imbalance, etc. It is basically a miswiring of the brain. I didn't mean " your " as in YOUR. Kind of like, well, there you go. General. (sigh) Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 Alison, I had the school district do some testing, but they never tested specifically for Asperger's. All in all, their testing was pretty pathetic. We did an IEE (Independent Educational Evaluation), which showed AS, and also presented diagnostic evidence from his pdoc that he had AS. I wouldn't trust any diagnostic evidence from the school district. I would take the diagnostic evidence that you have and present that. Liz Alison T wrote: > I know that getting our children screened for Asperger's through the school system is almost like pulling teeth because the qualifying criteria vary from ISD to ISD (this is in Texas mind you). > > Alison T. > Mom to 15 yo --dyslexia/ADHD;11 yo Zackary--Asperger's/mood disorder;10 yo Chris--ADHD;8 yo --mood disorder NOS/ADHD inattentive type;7 yo ID Twins Cameron & Connor--reading delayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 What's a pdoc? My kids see a developmental specialist. He does alot locally in relation to autism. a > Does this make sense? What I want to know is if this classification really makes a difference in our children getting services? Some of you may have run into these types of problems with schools, SSI, Medicaid, etc. That's what I'd like to learn more about from anyone who's been there. I'd also like to know who chooses to have their child treated by a neurologist instead of a pdoc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 <<<<< I simply do not know.>>>>>> And it is fine not to know,a . the professionals, as big as tehy are also have many questions. we need to cease seeing teh docs as teh know-all. really it is more of an art than of science!! yes, I AM talking about medicine. F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi Jackie, Thank you for that advice. I have seen a really good therapist not long ago but it was so expensive. He understands my medical condition and was very clear that he DID NOT want to give me drugs of any kind because he thought it would be counter-productive. I just wanted to know if it would be worth seeing him again or if my mental state would definently improve just on the program. I do about 15-20 mins of yoga every day. I find it gives me more energy. Mostly stretches with lots of deep breathing. My fluid retention is less from the leg stretches Natalia > > Hi Natalia, > I know Bee answered you about " therapy " already but I just wanted to chime in.... > > Sometimes it IS helpful to speak to a therapist. A " therapist " doesn't have to be a psychiatrist who will automatically prescribe drugs. There are licensed Therapists or maybe a pastor who can listen and give you alternative ways to view your behaviors and thoughts that will help you deal with destructive patterns. I talked with a very helpful therapist when I was going through a divorce. I needed assistance with the emotional upheaval it caused. I was also depressed at the time but there was no mention of needing drugs to get through it. Talking to someone trained to help was extremely beneficial for me. > > I'm a yoga instructor and I can tell you that yoga will help you. The breathing and meditation will be very good for you but don't overdo the asana (poses) portion of the practice. Too much " exercise " or movement can mobilize toxins and make healing reactions stronger. You want to keep as much of your energy as possible available for healing. > ) > > Jackie > (group moderator) > > > I have suffered with depression in the past (mostly because of circumstances) but lately I've been feeling disconnected and sensitive. I keep emotionally attaching myself to people when I know the relationship won't work. > > > > **Do you recommend therapy in some cases?** > > > > I'm feeling anxious and then worrying about feeling anxious! lol! s because apparently I had low levels of D. But this was about 5 months ago, so it's probably not significant? > > > > I have also started meditating every day and going for morning walks in the sunshine. I also do some yoga every day. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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