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<blockquote data-quote="barneysmom" data-source="post: 406030" data-attributes="member: 1872"><p>Zeph welcome to the board.</p><p></p><p>You've got some great advice from the others. I was thinking of some other little details, like has he had a physical, checked thyroid function, blood count etc? During one of our many crises, our gfg13 was found to have an extremely low iron level, which contributed to many of his problems at home and school. Our kids in general can be more prone to thyroid issues -- I looked up the mechanism once but it was too complicated for the brain cells I had available at the time. I was told to ask for a TSH and free T4.</p><p></p><p>What do you think your ex was/is self-medicating for with alcohol? Is there any mental health history there to help give you clues about your kiddo? How about on your side of the family? Mom, aunts etc. (No need to answer here -- just some ideas)</p><p></p><p>I think the PTSD is something to look into -- his brain is traumatized by the abuse which means it remains in a state of hyperarousal. by the way your brain must be feeling something similar, and your easy child's too, as was mentioned above. HUGS. You're going to need to take good care of yourself. That's a hard step (was for me) but a necessary one. Also you are breaking a vicious cycle and creating a healthy one. That takes a <u>lot</u> of energy -- to change patterns and ways of thinking. Get lots of rest, drink water and eat good food. You will need to be rested and fed for this challenge. Your kids will benefit to see that you are taking care of yourself. </p><p></p><p>You? A failure? Ahem, excuse me. I think you are a strong woman who is doing everything she can to help her kids. It must have take an uber-effort for you to come here and write your post, yet you did, in the face overwhelming stress and fatigue. You will figure out what is going on with your little guy. It takes time to unroll, though -- little clues along the way for the next many years of his life. </p><p></p><p>You can do it though. I recommend little steps at a time. Otherwise -- overwhelm. How I hate overwhelm. </p><p></p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barneysmom, post: 406030, member: 1872"] Zeph welcome to the board. You've got some great advice from the others. I was thinking of some other little details, like has he had a physical, checked thyroid function, blood count etc? During one of our many crises, our gfg13 was found to have an extremely low iron level, which contributed to many of his problems at home and school. Our kids in general can be more prone to thyroid issues -- I looked up the mechanism once but it was too complicated for the brain cells I had available at the time. I was told to ask for a TSH and free T4. What do you think your ex was/is self-medicating for with alcohol? Is there any mental health history there to help give you clues about your kiddo? How about on your side of the family? Mom, aunts etc. (No need to answer here -- just some ideas) I think the PTSD is something to look into -- his brain is traumatized by the abuse which means it remains in a state of hyperarousal. by the way your brain must be feeling something similar, and your easy child's too, as was mentioned above. HUGS. You're going to need to take good care of yourself. That's a hard step (was for me) but a necessary one. Also you are breaking a vicious cycle and creating a healthy one. That takes a [U]lot[/U] of energy -- to change patterns and ways of thinking. Get lots of rest, drink water and eat good food. You will need to be rested and fed for this challenge. Your kids will benefit to see that you are taking care of yourself. You? A failure? Ahem, excuse me. I think you are a strong woman who is doing everything she can to help her kids. It must have take an uber-effort for you to come here and write your post, yet you did, in the face overwhelming stress and fatigue. You will figure out what is going on with your little guy. It takes time to unroll, though -- little clues along the way for the next many years of his life. You can do it though. I recommend little steps at a time. Otherwise -- overwhelm. How I hate overwhelm. Jo [/QUOTE]
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