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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 291724"><p>Very briefly...I would have your son tested and look for things like bipolar disorder and depression.</p><p></p><p>I would read up on both of these issues.</p><p></p><p>Depression in teen boys is relatively common and very hard to diagnosis. It manifests in complicated ways since depression doesn't always show up in typical ways with boys. For example, boys might seem hyper, clownish or angry.</p><p></p><p>Do you have any good male family friends that might be able to help out? Someone who could take your son to really cool movies or something like that? (Make sure he is acting appropriately at the time though...don't reward for inappropriate behavior).</p><p></p><p>Does your son have any hobbies you could help him explore? If he could get involved with an interest this would be very helpful. See if there is any activity at school that interests him. What is he good at? This would be a great self esteem booster.</p><p></p><p>If he is showing issues involving rages...I would explore some sort of stablizing medication. This could be an indication of bipolar illness. The Bipolar Child (book) is wonderful for this topic.</p><p></p><p>Counseling therapy might be very beneficial. Try to find a therapist that your son can relate to.</p><p></p><p>Consider periodic family therapy...this is in conjunction with your son's therapy. Perhaps you can do this every other session or you can go once a month. You can do it with the same therapist or another one. Talk it over with your son's therapist...but try not to let this go. Family therapy would be a highly effective add-on, I believe. The ODD is certainly an indication of a need here.</p><p></p><p>Also, you might want to ask the doctor about nutrition. Or possibly consult with a nutritionist. There are some natural books re: ADD.</p><p>One supplement said to help with ADD and Bipolar Disorder is Fish Oil or Omega 3.</p><p></p><p>I would be patient and make sure you are good to yourself! I would set appropriate boundaries within the home. In other words, don't be a militant mom with many, many rules, but don't be a wishy washy mom who is your child's "friend." He needs to know that you (or you and your spouse) are in charge. He is the child. You are the parent. Let him know that you have sought medical assistance from professionals and you expect him to be cooperative and you know that there will be peace and happiness in the home. Bottom line...you can do certain things to help. You can improve your parenting skills. Surely, this will help. As parents, we are obliged to do our part. This is only 1/2 the equation. Your child has to also do his part. This is something he needs to learn. It is a two way street.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 291724"] Very briefly...I would have your son tested and look for things like bipolar disorder and depression. I would read up on both of these issues. Depression in teen boys is relatively common and very hard to diagnosis. It manifests in complicated ways since depression doesn't always show up in typical ways with boys. For example, boys might seem hyper, clownish or angry. Do you have any good male family friends that might be able to help out? Someone who could take your son to really cool movies or something like that? (Make sure he is acting appropriately at the time though...don't reward for inappropriate behavior). Does your son have any hobbies you could help him explore? If he could get involved with an interest this would be very helpful. See if there is any activity at school that interests him. What is he good at? This would be a great self esteem booster. If he is showing issues involving rages...I would explore some sort of stablizing medication. This could be an indication of bipolar illness. The Bipolar Child (book) is wonderful for this topic. Counseling therapy might be very beneficial. Try to find a therapist that your son can relate to. Consider periodic family therapy...this is in conjunction with your son's therapy. Perhaps you can do this every other session or you can go once a month. You can do it with the same therapist or another one. Talk it over with your son's therapist...but try not to let this go. Family therapy would be a highly effective add-on, I believe. The ODD is certainly an indication of a need here. Also, you might want to ask the doctor about nutrition. Or possibly consult with a nutritionist. There are some natural books re: ADD. One supplement said to help with ADD and Bipolar Disorder is Fish Oil or Omega 3. I would be patient and make sure you are good to yourself! I would set appropriate boundaries within the home. In other words, don't be a militant mom with many, many rules, but don't be a wishy washy mom who is your child's "friend." He needs to know that you (or you and your spouse) are in charge. He is the child. You are the parent. Let him know that you have sought medical assistance from professionals and you expect him to be cooperative and you know that there will be peace and happiness in the home. Bottom line...you can do certain things to help. You can improve your parenting skills. Surely, this will help. As parents, we are obliged to do our part. This is only 1/2 the equation. Your child has to also do his part. This is something he needs to learn. It is a two way street. [/QUOTE]
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