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OT: DS update

after a tearful conversation with the pediatrician, the decision was made to put Thomas back on his previous medication, but at a higher dosage. Today he was back to being the child he used to be!! He helped his dad in the yard for 2.5 hours, he played quietly in his room during quiet time, he played with playdoh at the dining room table and I didn't even know it (I was asleep on the couch in the next room), and he was willing to help make dinner tonight!!!

Because there was a movie that htey wanted to watch, I told him he could help me do dinner tomorrow night or MOnday night, and he accepted it with none of the whining that has been going on the past few weeks. Wow! What a difference in behavior!!

Thanks for all the thoughts/prayers/advice. They were truly appreciated, and I am looking into the diet and the vest. The diet might prove to be hard, but I will still look into it.

Larisa, much relieved to have Thomas back and not the Thomas clone that was running around.

P.S. He told me today that he felt great and didn't feel like things were going crazy for him, so I guess this was the right choice to make.

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off kilter quilter
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I'm sure you are so relieved. Isn't it wonderful there is a medical solution that can act so quickly? You can then pursue other options in a calm manner if you need to. I'm happy for you all. KJ

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KJ

I'm so happy that you have your son back. :)

Nancy in NS

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Nancy in NS

(((((((((((( Hugs to you and Thomas)))))))))))))))))))))

I'm glad the pediatrician understood and could "fix" the problem.

Sunny

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Sunny

That really is good news, I'm so glad that the doc was able to help!!

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TerriLee in WA (state)

Phew! It's grand when the solution is so simple and so effective! :)

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Kate Dicey

What wonderful news. I have a 35 year old husband with ADHD and when his meds aren't balanced for him, he can be *ahem* interesting to live with. His parents had so much trouble trying to figure out what was wrong with him as a child and he still wasn't diagnosed (which he did himself, in a college Psych course) until he was an adult. ADD and ADHD weren't as well known and researched as they are now. I do think that some people use it as an excuse for simple lack of discipline on their part, but when someone truly needs the help such as Thomas and my DH, the difference is amazing.

BTW, one of the best things that helped my husband as a boy/teen was karate. The discipline and regimen (his was a traditional school) gave him structure and he remembers his years there fondly.

Here's hoping for continued good results.

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Debi Matlack

This sounds like my DS2! He was diagnosed during university. Unfortunately, he also suffers from panic attacks that became so severe, he had to quit his job, and is currently on disability. His meds also keep him on an even keel, and he is currently trying to reverse all the learned behaviour for dealing with the panic attacks. He and his therapist have tracked his first panic attack occurrence to age 8! He hasn't had one in over 2 years now, thanks to medication. He is currently trying to find a part-time job as his next step. Too bad that his computer training and university courses will be so far out of date by the time he is ready to fully re-enter the workforce.

-- Susan in Kingston ON trying to get all the fall projects completed before heading south for the winter....

appreciated,

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Susan Torrens

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Taria

Wonderful news!

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Carolyn McCarty

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