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<blockquote data-quote="Christy" data-source="post: 305737" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>Hugs to you cfa3, you've got a lot on your plate.</p><p></p><p>I have also homeschooled due to my difficult child's extreme behaviors and violent rages. He's been hospitalized several times, we've had to involve the police on multiple occasions both at home and at school, and if you saw my little angel asleep in his bed right now, you would never believe it. How do I cope? Some days are better than others and I try to remember the good ones. I try not to expect too much and not to compare difficult child to other kids. I try to see the positive in a situation whenever possible and I try not to get too discouraged when he takes a step backward. I insist on an early bedtime so that husband and I can have some time to relax. In addition to this site, I have a friend to whom I can vent as needed and I attend a monthly NAMI support group meeting. A sense of humor helps a lot. When I was homeschooling difficult child, it was very difficult. I loved the teaching part and I thought difficult child was getting a far better education than he did in school but being both mom and teacher took a big toll on our relationship due to the continuous power struggles. I decided to place him back in school and it is not perfect but it is better than it was in the past and I have a break from his gfgness which helps me to be more positive and patient when he's home. As for a diagnosis, I'd advice you to seek additional evaluations because it will guide treatment and the right interventions can make a significant difference. The correct medication can be a lifesaver but the wrong one can be disastrous. Unfortunately there is a lot of trial and error involved in finding the right one(s). While everyone is different, I wanted to mention that straterra was NOT a good medication for my son and it caused an increase in aggression. Because it did help with focus and hyperactivity, it took us too long to figure out that it was having a negative effect, so I'd urge you to monitor behaviors closely while using it. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there and try to stay positive. I wish you the best in finding help for your son.</p><p>Christy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christy, post: 305737, member: 225"] Hugs to you cfa3, you've got a lot on your plate. I have also homeschooled due to my difficult child's extreme behaviors and violent rages. He's been hospitalized several times, we've had to involve the police on multiple occasions both at home and at school, and if you saw my little angel asleep in his bed right now, you would never believe it. How do I cope? Some days are better than others and I try to remember the good ones. I try not to expect too much and not to compare difficult child to other kids. I try to see the positive in a situation whenever possible and I try not to get too discouraged when he takes a step backward. I insist on an early bedtime so that husband and I can have some time to relax. In addition to this site, I have a friend to whom I can vent as needed and I attend a monthly NAMI support group meeting. A sense of humor helps a lot. When I was homeschooling difficult child, it was very difficult. I loved the teaching part and I thought difficult child was getting a far better education than he did in school but being both mom and teacher took a big toll on our relationship due to the continuous power struggles. I decided to place him back in school and it is not perfect but it is better than it was in the past and I have a break from his gfgness which helps me to be more positive and patient when he's home. As for a diagnosis, I'd advice you to seek additional evaluations because it will guide treatment and the right interventions can make a significant difference. The correct medication can be a lifesaver but the wrong one can be disastrous. Unfortunately there is a lot of trial and error involved in finding the right one(s). While everyone is different, I wanted to mention that straterra was NOT a good medication for my son and it caused an increase in aggression. Because it did help with focus and hyperactivity, it took us too long to figure out that it was having a negative effect, so I'd urge you to monitor behaviors closely while using it. Hang in there and try to stay positive. I wish you the best in finding help for your son. Christy [/QUOTE]
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