Slapdragonx
Bluelighter
Risperidone is very unpleasant, the effects have often gotten me enraged. Agitation is a side effect, along with alot of other serious side effects.
^ Yeah, the best thing for her is to talk about it and get it all out of her system. It's when they let the feelings harbor inside them, is when deeper issues start to form. It's excellent that she is willing to talk about what happened, as many children are not. Communication is going to be key for everyone to get through this, as it plays a big part and is a huge step. I wish your family the best.
I have to agree on how easily meds are prescribed to children these days. Which I think in the long term has more of an impact on how they mature & grow then anything else. It's not good to be messing with the brain's chemicals when the brain itself is still growing and trying to get things sorted on it's own.
That is one sick muthafucka to incestually molest his daughter, he deserves to be tortured to death slowly, and to whoever else.
Bi polar is often missed and diagnosed as ADHD in children.
I was heavily medicated as a child and I have alot of problems now because of it. So research every med. Risperdal is nasty shit. Be really careful. I messaged your yahoo!
As is Autism, Aspergers, Depression, Anxiety, Brain damage (To the frontal lobe/pre-frontal cortex)... And really, any LD
I agree! Now a days every child in the world has *ADHD*. It's ridiculous! In my daughter's case I think she needs meds but she does not have ADHD. My brother had that and he really did. This child just has other issues but certainly not ADHD.
What happened to the days of smacking a child on the bum and being a parent without worrying about CPS being called on ya? I'm not saying she needs that, but in some cases she does just act out to see how far she can get.
When I was a kid, one of my friends used to have black, purple and blue bruising up and down his body after being disciplined by his mother, she beat him with pots and pans. Based on that I dont support the use of violence on little children. Some parents went too far and kids had to be protected from them. A definitive "you dont hit kids" rule is very clear.
Of course different cultures have different guidelines and one rule doesnt fit all, but I think its best if you dont resort to violence because that crosses a line and then it gets harder to respond in a parental way after that, kids brush off the physical bit anyway, the pain goes away, and then there is another boundary to push.
Sorry to hear about your girl, meds are pretty difficult to get right, it takes time to find a combination that works, everyone is different. If you can afford it and if it is possible, get multiple opinions from a different range of experts.
There is lots of psych med discussions in this place http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/
It sounds like you need support as much as your daughter, dont underestimate the impact of what you are going through, it is exhausting and probably feels like a thankless task, support groups for parents are available.
http://psychcentral.com/resources/Bipolar/Support_Groups/ - Bipolar Support Groups
http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/adhd/groups-ADHD-child.html
There may be some yahoo chat rooms as well.
Most people dont expect their children to turn crazy on them, and so dont automatically know the best techniques to deal with it. Learning specific techniques for behaviour management is another positive way forward.

My son has Aspergers and I really think my daughter has a form called PDD.
She's not spoiled as eLW mentioned. This child has been through HELL. Raped, touched by her father, beat, tossed into foster homes b/c he didn't want her then he did then he didn't. I've been fighting for her for 7 years and finally the courts saw what I did and gave her to me so don't tell me any bullshit about her being spoiled or that I need to raise her better. Personally that poster can fuck off.
Nexius wasn't trying to be rude to you. He is not like that. Just mentioning other things can be overlooked and called "ADHD". He is good people I chat with him often. Very intelligent and has alot to offer to this board.
It wasn't Nexius, it was eLW that said she's just spoiled and I need to raise my child better. That's the one I said can fuck off.
Oh okay. No she's not spoiled she has been through hell... unless eLW supports child rape and abuse... in that case he can eat a dick... I told you what I do to people like that yesterday![]()
lol
Yeah i wasn't tryign to be rude... just putting other possibilities in the open.
It's a very hit or miss diagnosis... I went through alot of testing, IQ Tests, ADHD tests, the works...
As a kid, Severe-Combined type ADHD
Which as a adult the hyperactivity manifested into internal restlessness (took me a while to figure it out)
Doin much better that i got back on the meds for it
It's difficult
Oh and thanks violenza
The big problem in america that almost all doctors prescribe thousands of different prescriptions. Shes only 12 and she takes Tenex, Trazodone, Risperdal (sp) and Zantac. When i was 12 i didnt feel like i need some PILLS, and all my friends were just fine. Yes maybe there are some 12 years olds who have some disorders(for real) but, how many are just fine..Prescriptions for pills..to make money for big PHARMAs. MAybe its the problem that you should take care after you child more, before giving her Antidepressants. Maybe she is just Spoilt.