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lovemy4
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Posted: Sept 12 2009 at 2:33pm \| IP Logged

* I found some tips by doing a search, so never mind! I should have tried that first.*

Hi
I am hoping someone with experience in this area can help me.

My 2 boys (age 6, 4)(also have Aspergers) have depression that really seems to be worsening in the past month.

I am afraid of the medicine option BUT I don't know what else to do. I think one boy is pretty severe. Thank God at least he talks to us!

The Pediatric Psy that diagnosed them offically wants us to take them to a place that specializes in Autism since whe thinks that the main reason for the depression...coping with life situations.

We meet with the one place within a 50 mile radius that does so. Highly recommended by people. To help with the socialization training etc.)

When I talk to him he is recommending EEG neurofeedback for the depression. The social skills training and whatever else won't be as effective for the depression part.

Apart from the fact that insurance does not cover any of this. I have no idea how well this works, BUT it's not a drug.

Has anyone heard or had experience with this, or have any ideas of anything else I can do to help them? They get vitamins, cod liver oil and / or omega 3's almost every day.
BABY Crying have to run, but please give me ideas.

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Anneof 5
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Posted: Sept 16 2009 at 9:42am \| IP Logged

Hi,
I just have a minute here, but have you had their vitamin D levels checked? My ds was REALLY low and this can affect so much. I know it can involve much more that just vitamins but this one is easy to fix. The new RDA for kids is 400IU/day.
Hoping you find some answers!
Anne

Mary Chris
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Posted: Sept 16 2009 at 10:10am \| IP Logged

In the Sept 15, 2009 Washington Post Health section, there is a very interesting article, I think it is titled, Running for My Life, Treating Severe Depression with Exercise.

You have to register with the Post to view the article. This woman was going on super long walks and runs as a teen.

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Milehimama
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Posted: Sept 16 2009 at 7:12pm \| IP Logged

My son is dx with bipolar and has depression/low moods.

Have you looked into choline? Also, a mood journal/tracking helped me identify triggers.

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