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ADHD/OCD 7 years old

by elf202000, May 01, 2008 01:48PM
My son has been Diagnosed with ADHD and OCD. He has been on ADHD medication since he was 4 and now newly diagnosed with OCD. They think the Vyvanse is making the OCD sympotms worse. I can see this since we placed him on Zoloft for the OCD things have improved somewhat. I feel so bad for him becuase our personalities are so different. I am very melow and laid back but also Type A. He is constantly getting into trouble over little things at school almost daily. He also makes me very frazzled throughout the day. I feel like I am constantly reminding him on things he should no not to do. Then ten minutes later having to remind him again. It is like he does not get it. He even thinks he has two voices one that says the right thing to do and one that tells him to do it anyway's. He says he cannot control himself. He also feels like everyone is out to get him because he is always being gotten on to. He has poor control of personal space and so at times is intrusive with other kids. He feels as though he has not friends and this breaks my heart. At the same time I am exhausted with him and feel as though I do not like him. He is now 7 1/2.
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by Sandman2, May 01, 2008 02:18PM
   If you read through posts by other parents, you would see that your son is doing kinda normal things for someone with strong ADHD.  If the only thing he is on is zoloft, then that is not going to help too much  at school.  If he is still on an ADHD medication, then it sounds like the strength needs to be adjusted.  Either way, many parents have found out that it unfortunately is trial and error until the right combination of medicines are found.  Definitely let your doctor know what is going on.
  Also please check out the post
      "Not Sure what else to do with 6 year old son by mom20010803  on April 16.  

Make sure you read her last post on April 30. She gives some very good suggestions.  In fact, you might spend some time looking at other posts on this forum.  You will find suggested books, techniques, and most importantly (hopefully) realize that you are not alone.  Good luck

by elf202000, May 01, 2008 03:01PM
To: Sandman2
He is on Vyvanse 60mg and Zoloft. I am a nurse Practitioner, I knwo all about tweeking meds. I have been doing that. I also have him in counceling. The Vyvanse is making the OCD worse becuase now he is focused so the things he is OCD about he is paying more attention to. Thanks for your input I will look at the ones you suggested.
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