need to whine | ADHD Information

Just have to have a little "poor us" moment.

My daughter's meds have been GREAT for months, minimal to no tics and decent symptom control. Lately she seems almost like her dose is too much for her once in a while. Tics back off and on and seems to sort of "zone".  Here we go........

But to top things off (probably making her anxiety sky rocket), she was diagnosed with scoliosis about 3 years ago. We've been following it every three months (like we needed ANOTHER doctor right) and it's been fairly stable. This week we went and it's gotten dramatically worse. I fully expected to go and hear it was stable and she was done growing and we would be in good shape. Instead it's worse, she's NOT done growing and needs to go into a brace. Poor kid, can NEVER catch a break . She's really got enough. The list of issues she's endured are more than most adults, life's NOT supposed to be this hard for kids............

OK, I feel a little better. We'll deal with this like everything else, just felt like doing a poor us.........................with people who GET poor me .

((((HUGS)))) That totally sucks!!!! Sucks!!! Sucks!!!

 

Vent and whine away...I so understand.  If you need an ear, a shoulder or someone to scream with PM me...I understand the sentiment completely.

I'll be praying for you both.

hugs

Vicky

Um, feel free to vent - you DO have an above-and-beyond situation to deal with.  Not just one static issue.  Vent away, that's what this place is for...

 

I'm sorry for your bad news.  That really stinks!  Yes, it seems like our kids just can't catch a break sometimes.  Sending many hugs to you and your daughter.

diane im so sorry that your dd is going through all this! its so hard to watch your own child struggle with all of these things. it must be very hard to have gone for so long with what seems like the right med only to get tics again too. we have only been doing the med thing for a few months and if i get a week or 2 of what seems like a good med and then find out its not i get soooo let down. its just that sinking feeling. i cant imagine it being months or even yrs of switching meds! i really hope her tics stop and her scoliosis gets better. i bet she is anxious! i really wish i could do something for her. u have helped me so much and yet i have no advice for u. i will pray for u and your dd. wha a strong little girl u have. adhd is enough for them they dont need anything else added to it. im here if u need to talk! i hope things get better!

kim

Awww man- some kids get all the bad luck.  I'm so sorry. 

You have every reason to feel down!  No apologies needed. 

I'm sorry that another complicating factor has come your way and your dd's way.   

I am so sorry you and your family is going this this. You all will be in my prayers. When I am facing a problem in my life or someone in my family is , It always helps me to remember god dosn't let you go though thing that he dosen't think you can't handle. Melissa

Vent away Diane! Here is the thing with meds. When the medication is effective, the child is able to focus and see things for what they really are. When illness occurs, they are able to look past thier nose when on medication and realize the seriousness of the illness which would not happen off medication  so therefore, the anxiety level is over the top with worry. I bet the dose isnt too much but rather the anxiety level is too much. Your dd has a lot on her plate right now. The zoning out and tics may be atrributed to anxiety.  That was my personal experience with my son when he was anxiety ridden.

With regard to scholiosis, while your dd didnt need this too, for most patients the outlook is very good and serious research is being done on scoliosis these days as well.

We are always here when you need to vent and sometimes we moms need a real good pity party. Thats how we recharge our batteries and some of us have cocktails to go along with our pity parties Your a great mom Diane and like everything else, you will deal with this the best way you know how and venting is a great way to come to terms with things. This is a set back but things will get better again. The tics are transient tics and and perhaps once everyone calms down, the tics may calm down as well. Please let us know how things are going. Hugs to you

So sorry that you and your daughter have to go through this. It's really not fair!!!!
I bet your daughter is going to grow up to be a strong, wonderful person who will overcome any obstacle that life throws at her.

I am so sorry for her (and you) so whine and vent away. I can't believe what wacks us in our face just when things are going good. Hugs, Pam Hugs and best wishes to you and your daughter.  I am sorry that you have to deal with all this.  She is very lucky to have a mom like you at her side, and she will grow to be a strong and resilient young woman.