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HELP!!!!! 8 year old boy with- ADHD has me in tears!
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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 402388"><p>Just want to lend some support. I have two boys, both of whom have ADHD, and the younger also has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (an autism spectrum disorder), apraxia of speech, etc. We have tried a lot of different medications, and through it all, we have learned that stimulants do tend to increase mean/aggressive and agitated behavior later in the day, as the medication is leaving the system. Our son's pediatrician is aware of all the issues, and we have found (through trial and error) that Intuniv, given in combo with Focalin XR (extended release stimulant) seem to reduce the late-day meltdowns.</p><p> </p><p>You may want to track when the anger is happening. Our son is usually very well behaved early in the day, after taking his stimulant medication. Then, after school, look out! And when the angries come out, they are truly over the top. I understand exactly what you mean about it bringing you to tears. My low point was when Bubby through his heavy bedpost knob at my head, only narrowly missing me, with the knob crashing into our computer screen. I have been attacked, bitten, hit, scratched, and punched. We've had many things damaged during meltdown mode. We went through a number of years of this, thinking our son had progressed into some sort of serious emotional disturbance, before realizing these particular meltdowns were caused by his stimulants wearing off.</p><p> </p><p>Things have been better lately, although he still has his moments. They're milder though and less frequent.</p><p> </p><p>If you document what has been happening, when, and any precipitating factors, you may discover a pattern. If your son's anger is much more prevalent at certain times of the day, it could be a medication issue. I know it's so very hard, but if his medications are making things worse, he may not have control of himself.</p><p> </p><p>Folks here will tell you that it often takes a lot of trial and error and tenacity to find the right treatment, medications, services, and providers. We all truly understand. Please post when you can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 402388"] Just want to lend some support. I have two boys, both of whom have ADHD, and the younger also has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (an autism spectrum disorder), apraxia of speech, etc. We have tried a lot of different medications, and through it all, we have learned that stimulants do tend to increase mean/aggressive and agitated behavior later in the day, as the medication is leaving the system. Our son's pediatrician is aware of all the issues, and we have found (through trial and error) that Intuniv, given in combo with Focalin XR (extended release stimulant) seem to reduce the late-day meltdowns. You may want to track when the anger is happening. Our son is usually very well behaved early in the day, after taking his stimulant medication. Then, after school, look out! And when the angries come out, they are truly over the top. I understand exactly what you mean about it bringing you to tears. My low point was when Bubby through his heavy bedpost knob at my head, only narrowly missing me, with the knob crashing into our computer screen. I have been attacked, bitten, hit, scratched, and punched. We've had many things damaged during meltdown mode. We went through a number of years of this, thinking our son had progressed into some sort of serious emotional disturbance, before realizing these particular meltdowns were caused by his stimulants wearing off. Things have been better lately, although he still has his moments. They're milder though and less frequent. If you document what has been happening, when, and any precipitating factors, you may discover a pattern. If your son's anger is much more prevalent at certain times of the day, it could be a medication issue. I know it's so very hard, but if his medications are making things worse, he may not have control of himself. Folks here will tell you that it often takes a lot of trial and error and tenacity to find the right treatment, medications, services, and providers. We all truly understand. Please post when you can. [/QUOTE]
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