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| Thu, 10-12-2006 - 7:53am |
and got dd meds for her anxiety. She is taking a low dose of prozac.
We went to a new doctor who I loved! I can't beleive I'm saying that. I didn't think it was possible, lol. She spent 2 hours with us yesterday, first with me alone, and then she brought dd in. She documented the bruises and said the school would be hearing from her. She also suggested I find a yoga class for dd. I'm going to try again to find a therapist too. The Doctor said she heard of a music therapist in town.
I'm nervous about the prozac but it is the most prescribed/best success rate medicine for Selective Mutism. She's taking 10mg which the Dr and pharmacist said was a low dose but I'm worried its still to high. But I'll just watch her very close for side effects.
We are flyig to Indiana tomorrow. My BIL is getting married. DD is a flower girl, ds a ring bearer, and dh a grooms man. It will be nice to get away and have a distraction.
Samantha

I am glad you found a doctor you like and I am also glad all of you are getting away for a nice family occasion. You all need a break after this week.
I wanted to say yoga has really helped Eric with relaxation techniques. We don't go to a class, just have a video. We just sort of happened into it. Someone gave Eric this "yogakids" video as a gift. It came with a little mat and a few other items. The breathing exercises are cute, if a bit corny at times ("om a little teapot!" for example). We do it together to the video sometimes. It's like being in a class with the teacher and there are kids doing the exercises.
The company is GAIAM (I think the website is www.gaiam.com) I have seen the little yoga kits with video in Target.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I just looked at the website, it's a little hard to navigate. Go to "dvd's, videos, music, and more" at the upper right of the home page. Then look for "Yogakids." We have the single dvd "Yogakids 1" but the others look cute too. They also have different ones for different ages, if you are interested.
Bye again!
Samantha,
I can't remember how old your dd is? Nathan is really having focus and anxiety issues this year. I know that meds may be in our near future.....but still a bit early to tell. Let us know how the meds workout.
Hope you have a nice relaxing time. It is nice to get away.
michelle
Please keep us posted. Prozac has been recommended for my 7yr. old DS and DH and I are reluctant, but have not ruled it out. I am really interested to hear how it works out for you.
Becky
Samantha,
I was getting caught up on the board, and OMG!!!
You did all the right things.
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Samantha,
How is it working? Any updates?
Unfortunately for us it seems that either the risperadol isn't working or it needs to be raised. He already tried to start getting 2 lunches at school and I really don't want to raise it. Food at home as well is already becoming an issue. He was always a big eater anyway so it is hard to know. He is starting to get a middle, but a week at camp with camp food could have been it. Plus they got him on an obsession up there not to waste any food or "make Ort".
He has had 3 so-so to icky days in a row. Some crying outbursts, some anger outbursts and today just completely overstimulated and making loads of noises. Yelling more at his brother again.
Maybe it takes the edge off, hard to say. Only time will tell.
Renee