Anxiety

Einstein was diagnosed with Anxiety in 2004. 

Honestly, it's always been referred to as simply anxiety, so in researching this, I assume it is Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 

You can read more at WebMD. 

Here are the symptoms we see:

*constant worry

*unrealistic view of problems

*restless or edgy

*irritability

*muscle tension

*sweating - now this is mostly seen when he "flips out", or rages - sweat POURS off him

*difficulty concentrating

*trouble sleeping

*easily startled

What causes anxiety in kids?

While some anxiety is normal in anyones life, the following can cause an anxiety disorder;

*brain chemistry - remember those neurotransmitters we talked about with ODD? 

*environmental factors - trauma, abuse, etc. Which, as you've learned, he's had plenty of. 

Treatment for anxiety includes medication and the Wellbutrin is also used for that. 

As of right now, this concludes Einsteins list of psychiatric diagnoses. He had a neuropsych evaluation yesterday so we'll learn in about a month the results of that. 

As you've learned, he is a complicated kid, and needless to say, very difficult to parent! 

I would appreciate your prayers. :)