I need to vent
The definition of venting is to let off some "steam" before the pressure buildup becomes critical and you explode all over some unsuspecting stranger... OK maybe that's not the original definition but it's the one I need right now.
so, teachers of boychild M have been on our case about him being "different". He can't sit still, he can't control himself, etc. They have latched on to "he has ADD-hyperactivity type" and want him medicated. Of course they do. It GALLS me to no end that they are completely dismissive of the fact that he has symptoms not just of ADHD but also of autism and sensory integration disorder but so be it; they are teachers and will look through their narrow lens at the world. i.e. they are not professionals in exactly what type of behavior issues are present in children, or how to treat them.
So Brokk goes to try to make an appointment with the specialist in our doctors' group about this sort of thing for M. They have an appt at the end of April. OK so far. Then Brokk mentions, fairly, to the doc that M's mom (that's me!) is against her son taking these sorts of medications, and is unlikely to go that route. To which the doctor replies something to the effect of "then what's the point of bringing him here".
SAY WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!! How the hell can he possibly be serious?! Is he that poor of a medical practitioner that the only tool in his medical kit is medication? He (the doc) was smart enough at least to suggest that since I feel that way, I should bring the child in for the appointment. That's smart. Maybe he can convince me. So Brokk pointed out to him that I may be swayed by scientific studies that show benefit and no harmful long term effects of these drugs. To which the doc's reply is that well, these studies exist, but he doesn't have them at his fingertips. THE APPOINTMENT IS 6 WEEKS AWAY. What the hell kind of quack is this jerk who will medicate children to shut them, their teachers, and I suppose their parents, up, without consideration of the patient (you are not considering the patient if you think a one-size-fits-all-solution will work. It don't work for pantyhose it won't work for medicine).
Thank you for allowing me to vent. I'm hoping that by venting here I won't blow up at work, and maybe I can collect myself in time for this supposed doctor's visit. However, I am ALL EARS about where else to go with this wonderful child who does indeed have issues being aware of his body. Because really, right now I just want to quit the world, take my children and go live on a patch of land away from everyone.
so, teachers of boychild M have been on our case about him being "different". He can't sit still, he can't control himself, etc. They have latched on to "he has ADD-hyperactivity type" and want him medicated. Of course they do. It GALLS me to no end that they are completely dismissive of the fact that he has symptoms not just of ADHD but also of autism and sensory integration disorder but so be it; they are teachers and will look through their narrow lens at the world. i.e. they are not professionals in exactly what type of behavior issues are present in children, or how to treat them.
So Brokk goes to try to make an appointment with the specialist in our doctors' group about this sort of thing for M. They have an appt at the end of April. OK so far. Then Brokk mentions, fairly, to the doc that M's mom (that's me!) is against her son taking these sorts of medications, and is unlikely to go that route. To which the doctor replies something to the effect of "then what's the point of bringing him here".
SAY WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!! How the hell can he possibly be serious?! Is he that poor of a medical practitioner that the only tool in his medical kit is medication? He (the doc) was smart enough at least to suggest that since I feel that way, I should bring the child in for the appointment. That's smart. Maybe he can convince me. So Brokk pointed out to him that I may be swayed by scientific studies that show benefit and no harmful long term effects of these drugs. To which the doc's reply is that well, these studies exist, but he doesn't have them at his fingertips. THE APPOINTMENT IS 6 WEEKS AWAY. What the hell kind of quack is this jerk who will medicate children to shut them, their teachers, and I suppose their parents, up, without consideration of the patient (you are not considering the patient if you think a one-size-fits-all-solution will work. It don't work for pantyhose it won't work for medicine).
Thank you for allowing me to vent. I'm hoping that by venting here I won't blow up at work, and maybe I can collect myself in time for this supposed doctor's visit. However, I am ALL EARS about where else to go with this wonderful child who does indeed have issues being aware of his body. Because really, right now I just want to quit the world, take my children and go live on a patch of land away from everyone.