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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 82083" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>wyntersgrace,</p><p> I'm with the others. Those early teen years are difficult to get through with a easy child let alone a difficult child. </p><p> My difficult child also thought the medications did nothing. Fortunately, he took them as I stood over him every day. He suffers from several of the same afflictions as your difficult child so I relate to the need for respite. </p><p> When difficult child told me no one liked him or he didn't have friends, I did point out that maybe the way he was acting might be the reason. I think he was shocked that I didn't try to make it better or be sympathetic to his whine. I put a mirror up to his face as often as I can and try to be direct about how his behavior affects his own life as well as everyone around him. Their lack of insight does seem to require that we show our difficult children their own behavior. Video or pointing out when I see someone acting as difficult child does. Their self centered thinking doesn't seem to allow this to happen naturally. </p><p> I didn't know about respite at the time but I tried everything possible to allow myself breaks from difficult child through the day. He wore me out emotionally as well as physically. </p><p> Don't have a magic answer but break things up into manageable time frames. If you can get her to participate in activities that allow her to socialize and give you respite, then go for it. She can have choices about nana or activities but she still doesn't dictate how <em>your</em>plans should work around her 100% of the time.</p><p> Good luck. I am glad to be through all those dark years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 82083, member: 3"] wyntersgrace, I'm with the others. Those early teen years are difficult to get through with a easy child let alone a difficult child. My difficult child also thought the medications did nothing. Fortunately, he took them as I stood over him every day. He suffers from several of the same afflictions as your difficult child so I relate to the need for respite. When difficult child told me no one liked him or he didn't have friends, I did point out that maybe the way he was acting might be the reason. I think he was shocked that I didn't try to make it better or be sympathetic to his whine. I put a mirror up to his face as often as I can and try to be direct about how his behavior affects his own life as well as everyone around him. Their lack of insight does seem to require that we show our difficult children their own behavior. Video or pointing out when I see someone acting as difficult child does. Their self centered thinking doesn't seem to allow this to happen naturally. I didn't know about respite at the time but I tried everything possible to allow myself breaks from difficult child through the day. He wore me out emotionally as well as physically. Don't have a magic answer but break things up into manageable time frames. If you can get her to participate in activities that allow her to socialize and give you respite, then go for it. She can have choices about nana or activities but she still doesn't dictate how [i]your[/i]plans should work around her 100% of the time. Good luck. I am glad to be through all those dark years. [/QUOTE]
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