Energy level: Great. Very high energy. Exercise: Great. We biked, ran and walked around Seattle a lot. Went swimming and sailing, played ultimate frisbee, climbed trees, played tag, 10 minutes of yoga. Sometimes he downplays his skills and seems not to believe in himself.
Social interaction: Great. Ryden was eager to see all his friends, both in the Seattle and Sebastopol area.
Diet: Good. His appetite is a little low so I stuck to a regular meal schedule and provided healthy snacks in the kitchen for him to have access to which he did eat.
Medications: He did not miss any doses of Miralax. Double dose of Miralax for 2 days while in traveling (Seattle), single dose of Miralax the rest of the time. He did not miss any doses of Prozac. While I do not suggest changing anything at this time, I think the Prozac dosage is too high, based on Ryden's unusually hyperactive behavior (jerky movements, super chatty, eye twitching). Dr Brewer had suggested that Ryden take the antidepressant through the end of the summer. The new psychiatrist, Dr Hoheneck suggests that he take the Prozac for one full year. At the very least, we should revisit this in mid August. We also need to meet and discuss what Ryden's current therapist, Linda D. can do to improve her connection with Ryden, to be able to provide solid and effective therapeutic help so that, when the time comes, whether it be in September or a year from now, that Ryden has the support he needs as we are titrating his Prozac medicine.
Sleep: Ryden has been going to bed between 8:30 - 9 PM and waking between 6 and 6:30. A few times I heard him awake before 6 AM.
He is so full of life. So energetic. So happy.
