Dear Dr. Phil...
12/02/2004 05:55 p.m.
I know not everyone thinks much of Dr. Phil, everyone has their own opinion, I've listened to him, watched him and read some of his books, I find him to be not only very knowledgeable and articulate, but also feel he is a caring and compassionate person.

Anyway, I think I am going to write him a letter. I am at my wits end with things at this point.

My son was given Section 504 status at school, but the teachers and some of the administrators are still not willing to give him the accomodations he truly needs. Because I work in the district and my son attends the same school as I work at, I do not feel free to be the advocate my son truly needs. I fear (even if it is my own perception) that if I fight for his rights I am jeapordizing my job security.

I am also fed up with my son's psychiatrist. His meds have been increased AGAIN. My son is virtually sleep walking through his life right now. One of his meds has been increased to 600 mg/day, more than my adult friend had been taking when she was on it. My son hates the Dr., he HATES having his blood drawn every other month (he cried this morning the whole time!) and he has even started modifying his diet hoping that he can get OFF of the meds.

I believe that IF I could find the right Dr. (and the Dr. has to be on my insurance) that my son could learn to cope with/manage his disability through therapy, counseling and changes in his eating habits. The problem is I don't have the resources to do it all on my own. This is soo frustrating!
I am currently Frustrated