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<blockquote data-quote="Jena" data-source="post: 221336" data-attributes="member: 4514"><p>Hi,</p><p> </p><p>I know, it can be confusing this issue. I have yet to tell my difficult child what is going on with-her. She knows the obvious anxiety issue, yet we haven't truly gotten into the entire diagnosis and fact her brain functions differently than others.</p><p> </p><p>I also think it's different for everyone. He is only 11, or 12? right? I think that the pyschdoc stating that the regular therapist should be the one with-you to explain difficult child's diagnosis is understandable. Also, in my own opinion it takes time to be able to explain the complexity of our difficult child's diagnosis to them. It may take years. Different levels of exceptance and feeding them info on small doses. First with difficult child it was well your having a rough time so we're going to go to .....doctors to learn how to help you, than it was we're going to take this medication to help you and enable you to be more comfortable. I just keep giving it in small doses lately. I think it's a gradual thing, especially when their younger. Your's may be ready to hear it soon. </p><p> </p><p>As far as the family is concerned. Maybe what you could do is tell them, and than have some info that you can provide them with. What I have learned as far as my experience with family is you can't control people's reactions, or how they handle it. You can only do your best to provide them with info regarding it, and than they can further research if they'd like. </p><p> </p><p>It's up to you and husband primarily to make your holidays however is best for all of you. This I've learned and am still learning. If they want to jump on board and help in making things either more structured, etc. than great, yet if they don't that's ok too.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry, i'm typing this as difficult child is driving me nuts, she's home today long story. lol.</p><p> </p><p>I still have issues with my family and they have been on board since day one of testing which was years ago. It takes a while and expect some level of denial going in, this way you won't be upset. If they accpet your words and dont' drive you crazy than you'll be pleasantly surprised.</p><p> </p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jena, post: 221336, member: 4514"] Hi, I know, it can be confusing this issue. I have yet to tell my difficult child what is going on with-her. She knows the obvious anxiety issue, yet we haven't truly gotten into the entire diagnosis and fact her brain functions differently than others. I also think it's different for everyone. He is only 11, or 12? right? I think that the pyschdoc stating that the regular therapist should be the one with-you to explain difficult child's diagnosis is understandable. Also, in my own opinion it takes time to be able to explain the complexity of our difficult child's diagnosis to them. It may take years. Different levels of exceptance and feeding them info on small doses. First with difficult child it was well your having a rough time so we're going to go to .....doctors to learn how to help you, than it was we're going to take this medication to help you and enable you to be more comfortable. I just keep giving it in small doses lately. I think it's a gradual thing, especially when their younger. Your's may be ready to hear it soon. As far as the family is concerned. Maybe what you could do is tell them, and than have some info that you can provide them with. What I have learned as far as my experience with family is you can't control people's reactions, or how they handle it. You can only do your best to provide them with info regarding it, and than they can further research if they'd like. It's up to you and husband primarily to make your holidays however is best for all of you. This I've learned and am still learning. If they want to jump on board and help in making things either more structured, etc. than great, yet if they don't that's ok too. Sorry, i'm typing this as difficult child is driving me nuts, she's home today long story. lol. I still have issues with my family and they have been on board since day one of testing which was years ago. It takes a while and expect some level of denial going in, this way you won't be upset. If they accpet your words and dont' drive you crazy than you'll be pleasantly surprised. :) good luck [/QUOTE]
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