Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 In a message dated 2/19/03 4:46:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: Cheryl, My Dad and brother both retired from the Air Force and my other brother retired from the Navy. How long have you been stationed at Patt? Laurie We have been here 2 years in March. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Good morning: I am new to the list; we have a 16 yo son diagnosed about 4 years ago, and have gone through the eating disorder phase, horrible bullies in Middle School, adjustment to High School. He is doing quite well now, emotionally more stable and just starting to be " out there " more socially. But, he has no real friends, and it breaks my heart. Still struggles with hand washing, checking, repeating questions, etc, all relatively mild behavior, although I hate to see him so " stuck " , and spending his energy and time on this behavior instead of having a good time, and just being a teenage kid.. Has done well on Luvox, and with BMT. My question for the list is about how older kids/ young adults do with part time summer jobs, preparation for college, etc, since the time is quickly closing in on us for him to be out on his own. How can we help our son prepare for the future? What kind of jobs work well for someone who cannot handle change or stress well? What about long term success professionally? Thanks for any insights. WH Re: OCD Conference > > Hi Sherri, > > I'm hoping to go but we are in such a continuing cisis/limbo right now > with the severity of my 13 yr old's eating disorder that I cannot be > sure. But would love to meet with you and Sandy (and other list moms) > if you go. I will post eventually about whether or not I'll be there. > nancy grace > > > >> Who is planning to attend the conference this July? I'm thinking of >> going but am not hopeful that my son will join me. I haven't raised >> it with him yet. >> >> Any tips from those who have been at previous conferences would be >> great! ie: Re there certain people, sessions that should not be > missed? >> >> SHerri > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > > Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: > / . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( > http://www.worrywisekids.org ), Dan Geller, M.D.,Aureen Pinto Wagner, > Ph.D., ( http://www.lighthouse-press.com ). Our list moderators are > Birkhan, Castle, Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Joye, Kathy > Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or > suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at > louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , > louisharkins@... . > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hi , welcome to the group! I have a 16 yr old son who was also diagnosed w/OCD right before age 12. He'll be going into 11th grade next year (summer has started!). I'm glad your son is doing better now, many here have also dealt with (or are dealing with) the " related " eating disorders. My son also hasn't any social life or friends. He never really has though, just can't fit in, isn't typical or whatever. However, he also has Aspergers Syndrome and is also more the " intellecutal " type maybe so I guess I attribute social problems to those areas. I have 2 other sons (his twin, 16 too, and oldest is 20) and so can easily compare the 3. He's a really nice young man though! Middle school wasn't easy on him too, some picking or making fun of going on. High school he is doing well in with grades, I just hope socially is OK. (no longer have my middle school spy!) Breaks my heart too, I know he'd like friends. Hey, I'm thankful for those he sits with at lunch so he's not alone. Falling in line with that, I also worry about jobs/career, living on own. I don't think my son's OCD will play too big a part in a job but the stress and anxiety (first job, learning job, social aspect with peers, boss...) I can foresee might spike up his OCD some. My concerns are more with his AS I guess. But I think for beginning, a grocery store job (bagging, stocking...) something routine, sort of same thing day to day, might do well. Just need someone to get him into the routine, be patient, show him how.... Though I find myself cringing at thoughts of him trying to collect carts and bringing them back into the store! I hope I underestimate him though! As for long-term, his interest deals with science and a career in that area. That might do well for him (I keep picturing more independent work than team work daily). Well, I'm no help with your questions really, since I'm also dealing with Aspergers regarding my son. But wanted to welcome you to the group and hope to hear lots more from you!! single mom, 3 sons , 16, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers , 16, nonidentical twin Randall, 20 > Good morning: > > I am new to the list; we have a 16 yo son diagnosed about 4 years ago, and > have gone through the eating disorder phase, horrible bullies in Middle > School, adjustment to High School. He is doing quite well now, emotionally > more stable and > just starting to be " out there " more socially. But, he has no real friends, > and it breaks my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Ahhhhh ((((((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) This is tough. has a lot on her plate-- that would make a typical teen depressed. Has suicide been a topic in one of her classes at school? I friend of mine's son who has Asperger's who had an incident at school after a lengthy discussion about it in health class-- and being the very literal person he is, he went home and thought that was the thing to do :-( You are doing what your part by talking to her about it--- and getting her the help she needs. I hope you can figure out the source of it. Hugs and prayers, M. In a message dated 12/20/2005 3:59:01 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, writes: Message: 7 Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 22:23:13 EST From: linman42@... Subject: Tough topic Just so you know in advance, this is a hard topic and if you're not in the mood- delete now before you get hooked in. Anyway, today is the 2nd (well recorded 2nd- there are some unrecorded) time that amanda said she " wanted to kill herself' at school. The first one a month ago, required a pick up from me, a call to all the admins and guidance and an all out alert. They were requesting a therapist's clearance for her to return to school. Which we got- she was seeing a new therapist that same day. And since then we have seen a psychiatrist to have on board for other incidences. So today, not only did she say she wanted to kill herself, she banged her head against the wall. I got called- it got reported and now they want a psychiatrist clearance, not just the therapist. So when I got there, I wasn't happy- telling her that I loved her still but am very disappointed, worried and concerned about her and now she couldn't be on her own any time and she had to be with either me or her dad. And that now I had to take off from work to take her to the psych and she couldn't go to school until she saw the doctor and she would miss her shopping trip to the mall tomorrow and possibly the holiday party on weds. Her therapist said that was a very good strategy because she is doing it for attention and now she will get attention that she wont like. I really hate this. She even wants me to ground her on Friday nite from her nite out to see our band. I feel like its punishment and the therapist thinks its the only way to get the idea of negative attention across to her and its not a 'punishment' but something we are taking very seriously. Dont know that I have the heart to do this the week before Xmas.... Needless to say, I am heartbroken and distraut and confused and overwhelmed. I am thinking about amanda and where she is developmentally and know how hard this must be for her. If its in your jurisdiction to pray for us, that wouldn't really hurt. Thanks, Mom to age 15, DS, Diabetes type 1, Celiac Disease and most likely severe depression... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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