Hello glad I was referred to this site!

[jennygmg]

I am here to do as much research as possible. I have 3 boys, a 9 year old with TS and OCD. A 8 year old with TS + with bi-polar,anxiety,OCD, ADHD and severe tics. And last but not least a 3 year old with ADHD, OCD. I have a great support system with a great psychiatrist and child psychologist but am always looking for new supports or information.

Glad I was told about this site

 

[Jackie]

Welcome

 

[forgetmenot]

Hi welcome to Pysch Link

 

[Jazzey]

Welcome to PL, Jenny.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome, Jenny. That sounds like a handful.

 

[NicNak]

:hithere: Jenny! :welcome: to Psychlinks.

 

[why]

And we're glad you found us! Welcome, Jenny

 

[Banned]

Welcome.

 

[Retired]

Hello Jenny! Welcome to Psychlinks. Feel free to review the postings in the Forum, and join in any of the ongoing discussions or start some of your own.

Glad you joined us!

 

[unionmary]

Welcome Jenny!

Wowsers, you got your hands full! I know mood disorders can be (or are) genetic, but i sometimes wonder if a psychiatrist may not be tooo quick to slot children into a box? Be careful please, if drugs are prescribed.

Hope we can be some help and support.

 

[Retired]

but i sometimes wonder if a psychiatrist may not be tooo quick to slot children into a box?

No, I would respectfully disagree, Mary---- it is not too quick, and considering the disorders that need treatment, Toutette, OCD, ADHD, it is in the best interests of the children to be competently diagnosed and to receive treatment options.

Their quality of life through childhood and the ability to succeed academically in preparation for their productive and succesful adult lives depends on early diagnosis and treatment combned with a strong family support system.

I believe Jenny is on the right track.

 

[unionmary]

It seems that so many mood disorders share the same symptoms, I worry that children, who are constantly changing with growth, would not be fully capable of putting into words how they feel.

I was not suggesting that she not get help for them, only that if there are medications involved, to be very careful. I had nothing but trouble with many of the side affects and I am an adult, gawd only knows how psychotropic drugs can play on such young minds.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

It seems that so many mood disorders share the same symptoms, I worry that children, who are constantly changing with growth, would not be fully capable of putting into words how they feel.

I was not suggesting that she not get help for them, only that if there are medications involved, to be very careful. I had nothing but trouble with many of the side affects and I am an adult, gawd only knows how psychotropic drugs can play on such young minds.

In my experience, physicians are rarely if ever in a hurry to put children on medication unless the benefits far outweigh the risks. And make no mistake about it - the results of not treating anxiety, depression, OCD, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, etc., in children are very clearly established and they are negative and far-reaching, ranging all the way from future secondary psychiatric problems to major peer problems and self-esteem problems.

 

[unionmary]

David: You being a Dr. would have far more experience with the gains outweighing the risks. My own physician has repeated that to me several times. I can imagine diagnosing disorders in young children is very difficult. It is a total mystery me to me, even how you would begin.

Psychotropic drugs scare me, to be honest with you.
I have heard many horror stories about children on ritalin.

"In ADHD-affected brains — where the neurochemistry is already somewhat awry or the brain might be developing too fast — these changes might help 'reset' that balance in a healthy way. On the other hand, in brains without ADHD, Ritalin might have a more negative effect. We just don't know yet." From a CBC news release in 2007.

My heart goes out to you Jenny, I am so glad you have a good support system!!

 

[David Baxter PhD]

"In ADHD-affected brains ? where the neurochemistry is already somewhat awry or the brain might be developing too fast ? these changes might help 'reset' that balance in a healthy way. On the other hand, in brains without ADHD, Ritalin might have a more negative effect. We just don't know yet." From a CBC news release in 2007.

That's not a condemnation for Ritalin as a treatment for ADHD. That's a condemnation of improper diagnosis, which is why the legal authority for diagnosis is restricted.

A few decades ago, too many people were put on Ritalin because their teachers felt they were unruly. Today, that should not happen unless they have been properly diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.