FairyNormal Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I meant to say that the Sertraline is prescribed by his doc at Shirle Hill who if I remember rightly is a psychiatrist. Things are complicated also by the fact that he has Aspergers and other stuff too (Tourettes and ADHD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyNormal Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 How did CAMHS try to help you? To be honest, I am not exactly sure! They assessed him as everyone does and passed him on elsewhere as everyone does. It's an ever repeating pattern of getting nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 He was on 25mg for 2 weeks and is on his 6th week at 50mg. I can't see any changes or improvements at all. He's had CBT but with almost no effect so that has now stopped but should be re-starting again soon with someone else. He's seen a psychotherapist (not sure what's happening there any more) and lots of other people but I am at a total loss as how to help him. If he was an adult he would be sectioned. If he was an older child in his teens he would probably end up in a unit such as Oakwood at the Northern General. As he is only 9, tough! There is nothing for young kids with bad mental health problems. The whole system sucks. Kids with mental health issues turn into adults with even worse problems. What a pity the CBT didnt work. From what I know about it I thought it was quite effective, but it will of course vary between therapists and between patients. I really do hope you get things sorted ... youre like me, youve permanently got your hands full I didnt realise he was so bad he would have been sectioned or admitted. Is he able to attend school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyNormal Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 He goes to mainstream school and has a statement for the grand total of 9 hours a week! His behaviour is declining rapidly at school and is running a real risk of exclusion. He told me tonight that 'they' (His manifesation of OCD) follow him to school and force him to do stuff like kick the table or shout out stuff to other kids. If he doesn't do what 'they' say they will get him at night when he is in bed. He is terrified and barely sleeps. He won't sleep unless someone is upstairs anyway. Any slight noise and he is wide awake and hysterical. I send him to school to try and keep things as normal as possible. He needs routine because of his apsergers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillicat Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 CAMHS is specialist mental health provision for children, and Shirle Hill is the most specialised provision for your child's age group. Is your community CAMHS clinician aware that you don't feel things have improved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyNormal Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Things are now moving thank goodness. His doc came to see me today and is seeing my lad on thursday. It seems they are as worried as I am now and are not going to leave it until they get to the bottom if it and give him the appropriate treatment. It just seems so wrong that he has to get so ill before things are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamMT Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 If you can get access to a psychologist through CAMHS I would suggest this. Make sure they are aware he is doing things 'they' tell him. Am glad the services now appear to be taking this seriously. In the meantime do whatever you can to make him feel safe and know that you are there for him unconditionally. This must be so hard for you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Its unfortunate that when you come up against these things you just have to keep pushing and pushing professionals to do something. As if you havent enough on your plate without chasing them up all the time. I hope something happens to help him soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyNormal Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Well his doc has doubled his meds so we'll see if that works. Fingers crossed. As for psychologists, he's seen several, plus psychiatrists and a psychotherapist. No-one seems to be able to get a handle on him as he is so complex poor lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Well his doc has doubled his meds so we'll see if that works. Fingers crossed. As for psychologists, he's seen several, plus psychiatrists and a psychotherapist. No-one seems to be able to get a handle on him as he is so complex poor lad. Fingers crossed. Keep us posted, and I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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