So...here's another "glitch" to dealing with my M.S. sx in the past few years; my dd was dx'ed with anxiety disorder/ocd/underlying adhd two summers ago. Hmmm...just when you think you have enough medical problems in the family, along comes something that turns your world upside down (and I already thought it WAS ). Do you know how exhausting (both physcially and mentally/emotionally) it can be to have to go upstairs (yes, foolish enough to be in a split level home) each time she gets scared?
No, my dd is not on any meds, although my dh is finally to the point where he is willing to look into meds for adhd. Helps that HE has had to try and work with her on homework (at night or early a.m.) AFTER I've tried to help her in the afternoon. Worst part is that her fears increase whenever I'm stressed or am having a flare; have had 3 flares since last September.
Now, not even sure that living on one level would be helpful (in dealing with her; it WOULD BE GREAT for me not having to deal with stairs). The other day, she said we were 'on different floors' so I she needed me to be with her; I was 'on the kitchen floor' and she was 'on the dining room floor' - next to each other. I can be across the room from her (in the kitchen, in her bedroom, just outside the bathroom door, etc.) but it isn't enough anymore. That's the problem with ocd; what "seems to help" at some point, will no longer ease the anxiety after awhile.
Praying both for a new home where I can be on one level; and also for tx that works well for her. Doesn't have to be meds if behavioral therapy will work, but SOMETHING has to work...soon. I feel so badly for her, but she's 10 years old and is afraid to go to the bathroom by herself or even take a shower by herself. Only times she's ok being by herself is when she has her nose stuck in a book (takes after mommy and granny ) or her eyes glued to the tv (that's from mommy and daddy; mostly mommy).
Prayers are most welcome as we work with her psychologist, a play therapist, her teachers (now in 5th grade and on a '504' accommodations plan), and her pediatrician. Prayers also welcome for myself and my dh as we not only seek guidance for how best to help her, but also on selling our home and buying a different home.
No, my dd is not on any meds, although my dh is finally to the point where he is willing to look into meds for adhd. Helps that HE has had to try and work with her on homework (at night or early a.m.) AFTER I've tried to help her in the afternoon. Worst part is that her fears increase whenever I'm stressed or am having a flare; have had 3 flares since last September.
Now, not even sure that living on one level would be helpful (in dealing with her; it WOULD BE GREAT for me not having to deal with stairs). The other day, she said we were 'on different floors' so I she needed me to be with her; I was 'on the kitchen floor' and she was 'on the dining room floor' - next to each other. I can be across the room from her (in the kitchen, in her bedroom, just outside the bathroom door, etc.) but it isn't enough anymore. That's the problem with ocd; what "seems to help" at some point, will no longer ease the anxiety after awhile.
Praying both for a new home where I can be on one level; and also for tx that works well for her. Doesn't have to be meds if behavioral therapy will work, but SOMETHING has to work...soon. I feel so badly for her, but she's 10 years old and is afraid to go to the bathroom by herself or even take a shower by herself. Only times she's ok being by herself is when she has her nose stuck in a book (takes after mommy and granny ) or her eyes glued to the tv (that's from mommy and daddy; mostly mommy).
Prayers are most welcome as we work with her psychologist, a play therapist, her teachers (now in 5th grade and on a '504' accommodations plan), and her pediatrician. Prayers also welcome for myself and my dh as we not only seek guidance for how best to help her, but also on selling our home and buying a different home.
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