Can anyone refer me to a doctor (near Springboro) who can help us with a 10 year old who is struggling with extreme anxiety/worry/stress? We are consistent but fairly...
Olga V. replied:
Kettering Behavioral Health has 3 child psychiatrist and a NP and all are very good. I would take my own kids to them.
Sarah H. replied:
Lewito has had his struggles with anxiety, too -- it's hard to watch your kid go through this, so I feel for you. One of the best pieces of advice we received was to avoid watching/rehashing the everyday TV news around him; the news is so disturbing these days that any highly intelligent child with a tendency toward anxiety can become intensely worried. Our wonderful Springboro pediatrician, Dr. Kim Khosla at Cornerstone, was very helpful to us in getting Lewito's anxiety under control. We would on occasion see Dr. Eberhart there also, and it was clear that he has a wealth of knowledge about childhood anxiety, attention disorders, etc. When we made the difficult decision to put Lewito on medication to help with his attention issues, it was hard to find the right drug because most of them ratchet up anxiety. We ended up putting him on a low dose of Strattera, which is one of very few attention disorder drugs which are NON-stimulant and do not worsen anxiety. In fact, Stattera noticeably lessened his anxiety, which was getting in the way of his learning more than anything else. It was Dr. Eberhart who explained to us why Strattera was so helpful, and we were impressed with how much he knew about it. The downside of Strattera is that it's expensive and not fully covered by our insurance, although I've discovered that there are coupons out there for a free month's supply for new patients. Hope bits and pieces of this are helpful to you ...
Julie S. replied:
My heart goes out to you, one of my kids has struggled with anxiety for many years, it can affect every part of their life and yours. We have seen Kimberly Tornoto with LDS Family Services, she is based in Columbus but will meet you at the Beavercreek Ward House. She is wonderful and also faith based. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you her email. Your pediatrician is also key in getting the right treatment.
Patricia U. replied:
(937) 276-3356 was the number he had. Best of luck! And bravo to you for not overlooking this. Having the tools at a young age is a very positive life change.
Kathy H. replied:
My first thought was what Patricia said - maybe someone at school is bothering him? You could call the school counselor just to see if his teachers notice anything. I hate to hear this - for a young child to have anxiety. Noah asked me once before a big swim meet if CVS had anything for anxiety. I was so surprised to hear him ask that because I did not realize he felt stressed. We talked through it. Told him when he felt worried to sit quietly - take deep breaths - and talk to God. It worked. But if it much more worrisome to you I agree with all above - the pediatrician can help. I know Dr Roer has a therapist on staff. Hugs.
For all my Springboro friends- I need to get a primary care doctor/ pediatrician for the boys. We have been traveling back to our d neighborhood since we moved here. Any...
Jeannine Q. replied:
Springboro Pediatrics is great! And Dr. Ward Blair ( located at EducareBuilding at the stadium) is a wonderful PCP
Alright all, we need recommendations on a good PreK 5 program, sitters/centers for an infant and a pediatrician in Liberty Township or West Chester. Please message me or...