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<blockquote data-quote="Sunshine1966" data-source="post: 87662" data-attributes="member: 4129"><p>Hi Cheryl,</p><p></p><p>I read your ID and every time I just feel tired with you! I loved the motto of this site "a soft place to land for the battle weary parent" - we can all relate with that unfortunately.</p><p></p><p>So, when your son is saying inappropriate things to people how do you get him to stop or get out of the situation? That would be tough. I was in line at Toys R Us yesterday and we were behind two different customers in line. Lines are certainly not one of my difficult child's strong points. He starts talking out loud about how he doesn't want to wait in line, it should be his turn next and why can't they hurry up? I am mortified and try to explain to him about waiting our turn, ect. The guy in front of us turned around and said to my son "but I was here first!" in a joking manner and it took my difficult child off track and he ended up smiling at the man and realizing that he was joking. Then of course he says, "but I want to be first!" and then the man looked at me and said "I feel for you!" and I thanked him. Very seldom have I had a parent give me any kind of empathy in person. Its probably mostly because I try not to look at people when these situations are going on. Your comment about wanting to be the "Unknown Mommy" is hilarious. I totally remember the unknown comic and I can see how you would want to become the UM during the different episodes. Do you ever get hot flashes when you go through these experiences? Sometimes I feel like I'm just turning visibly red and sweat is going to start beading down my forehead any moment out of shame or embarrassment. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad that you are seeking assistance for yourself. Are you getting into counseling or something? I recently started going to a counselor and I am also seeing a psychiatrist for my medications since my pcp didn't want to give me anything but Prozac. Its so important that you take care of you as well as those around you. I find that I respond a whole lot better and with more patience when I'm dealing with my own frustrations and issues. </p><p></p><p>Today was a pretty good day as far as explosions and tantrums. I started the Guanfacine yesterday afternoon and he had both doses today. He swallows the little pills like a champ which I am so pleased with. It took me until the 4th grade to be able to swallow pills! The only thing so far that I'm noticing is that he is more tired (took a 2 hour nap) and he seemed more redirectable when he would get frustrated today. It scares me when I read about different parents going through the ups and downs of finding the right medications. I read a couple posts that were not happy endings of kids started on guanfacine. I feel like I am watching my child so closely for anything and everything that may or may not happen. </p><p></p><p>I hope you've had a decent day. You are somewhere in Texas? So its two hours ahead of Washington state? What business are you about to start?</p><p></p><p>Take care!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sunshine1966, post: 87662, member: 4129"] Hi Cheryl, I read your ID and every time I just feel tired with you! I loved the motto of this site "a soft place to land for the battle weary parent" - we can all relate with that unfortunately. So, when your son is saying inappropriate things to people how do you get him to stop or get out of the situation? That would be tough. I was in line at Toys R Us yesterday and we were behind two different customers in line. Lines are certainly not one of my difficult child's strong points. He starts talking out loud about how he doesn't want to wait in line, it should be his turn next and why can't they hurry up? I am mortified and try to explain to him about waiting our turn, ect. The guy in front of us turned around and said to my son "but I was here first!" in a joking manner and it took my difficult child off track and he ended up smiling at the man and realizing that he was joking. Then of course he says, "but I want to be first!" and then the man looked at me and said "I feel for you!" and I thanked him. Very seldom have I had a parent give me any kind of empathy in person. Its probably mostly because I try not to look at people when these situations are going on. Your comment about wanting to be the "Unknown Mommy" is hilarious. I totally remember the unknown comic and I can see how you would want to become the UM during the different episodes. Do you ever get hot flashes when you go through these experiences? Sometimes I feel like I'm just turning visibly red and sweat is going to start beading down my forehead any moment out of shame or embarrassment. I'm glad that you are seeking assistance for yourself. Are you getting into counseling or something? I recently started going to a counselor and I am also seeing a psychiatrist for my medications since my pcp didn't want to give me anything but Prozac. Its so important that you take care of you as well as those around you. I find that I respond a whole lot better and with more patience when I'm dealing with my own frustrations and issues. Today was a pretty good day as far as explosions and tantrums. I started the Guanfacine yesterday afternoon and he had both doses today. He swallows the little pills like a champ which I am so pleased with. It took me until the 4th grade to be able to swallow pills! The only thing so far that I'm noticing is that he is more tired (took a 2 hour nap) and he seemed more redirectable when he would get frustrated today. It scares me when I read about different parents going through the ups and downs of finding the right medications. I read a couple posts that were not happy endings of kids started on guanfacine. I feel like I am watching my child so closely for anything and everything that may or may not happen. I hope you've had a decent day. You are somewhere in Texas? So its two hours ahead of Washington state? What business are you about to start? Take care! [/QUOTE]
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