The psychiatrist visit at the end of June brought Izzy a change in meds. A non-stimulant med to see if it helps with the trich, while managing the adhd, trying to increase her appetite and giving her an opportunity to be more herself. She’s been on it for two and a half weeks now; wehad to slowly dose up to her therapeutic level, and the dr warned the first few weeks might be tough. But honestly, these past couple weeks have been refreshing.

Pulling has been the least it’s been since October. She’s eating…like she actually says “I’m hungry” and she is more social!

Yesterday was a bad pulling day. She pulled three small spots bald yesterday. She can’t tell me why yesterday was worse-but I can guess. The 4H fair is two days away. School is two weeks away. She’s starting to feel anxious. But also excited…and that excited part is what we’re choosing to focus on.

OT/Speech is going really well. She’s learning how to express herself, she’s labeling emotions, she’s starting to talk and think through the situation she finds herself in instead of jumping right into panic mode. We are finding some strategies to use in school. It’s been a great experience so far and Izzy loves it!

So keep her in your prayers over the next couple weeks leading us through 4H and into the start of school!

We’re off to show those rabbits, llamas, cat and hedgehog!!!