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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby" data-source="post: 320419" data-attributes="member: 7083"><p>Sharon - </p><p></p><p>First, please know that I am not being critical.</p><p></p><p>I have been worried about your safety since I joined this board in 2006. While difficult child has made some improvements, and is a really good kid at heart, the anger takes over and there is no rational thought. I understand that more now than before because of difficult child 2.</p><p></p><p>But, despite the improvements he has made, he is becoming more violent. There may be stretches where he isn't, but when he's violent, he's really hurting you. It's quite scary.</p><p></p><p>When I read this, I saw all of the red flags you see with people who live in an abusive relationship. I know it's different; he is a child with psychiatric issues, not an adult expected to have more self control. But, the behavior in the house among those living with difficult child are the same you would see in an abusive relationship/household.</p><p></p><p>Hon, I worry about you. A lot. He is only going to get bigger and stronger. And as much as he may regret it later, have remorse, in the moment I don't think he is able to stop it. All rational thought goes out the window when he is in that frame of mine.</p><p></p><p>I certainly don't believe he belongs in the juvenile court system and I would worry that calling 911 would lead to that - although I'm not saying you shouldn't call 911 for transport to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. It really depends on the area you are in and how much training the police have had. However, as he gets older they (the police) care less and less about those issues and may very well put him in juvie. </p><p></p><p>I would push - hard - for Residential Treatment Center (RTC) or at least partial hospitalization. medications need to be tweaked and he needs intensive services to learn how to control these impulses and his anger. I just don't think that weekly therapy is enough to accomplish those goals. </p><p></p><p>easy child also deserves to feel safe in her home, as do you and husband.</p><p></p><p>Many ((((hugs)))) to you, my friend. I am sending very good thoughts for a calm difficult child for your upcoming events.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby, post: 320419, member: 7083"] Sharon - First, please know that I am not being critical. I have been worried about your safety since I joined this board in 2006. While difficult child has made some improvements, and is a really good kid at heart, the anger takes over and there is no rational thought. I understand that more now than before because of difficult child 2. But, despite the improvements he has made, he is becoming more violent. There may be stretches where he isn't, but when he's violent, he's really hurting you. It's quite scary. When I read this, I saw all of the red flags you see with people who live in an abusive relationship. I know it's different; he is a child with psychiatric issues, not an adult expected to have more self control. But, the behavior in the house among those living with difficult child are the same you would see in an abusive relationship/household. Hon, I worry about you. A lot. He is only going to get bigger and stronger. And as much as he may regret it later, have remorse, in the moment I don't think he is able to stop it. All rational thought goes out the window when he is in that frame of mine. I certainly don't believe he belongs in the juvenile court system and I would worry that calling 911 would lead to that - although I'm not saying you shouldn't call 911 for transport to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. It really depends on the area you are in and how much training the police have had. However, as he gets older they (the police) care less and less about those issues and may very well put him in juvie. I would push - hard - for Residential Treatment Center (RTC) or at least partial hospitalization. medications need to be tweaked and he needs intensive services to learn how to control these impulses and his anger. I just don't think that weekly therapy is enough to accomplish those goals. easy child also deserves to feel safe in her home, as do you and husband. Many ((((hugs)))) to you, my friend. I am sending very good thoughts for a calm difficult child for your upcoming events. [/QUOTE]
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