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<blockquote data-quote="mercurybebe" data-source="post: 311829" data-attributes="member: 8143"><p>I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to the forum....I was knocked out with the flu for a full week and yesterday was my first day back at work...</p><p> </p><p>I would like to THANK everyone who took the time to write out their advice and support. The fact that you guys were willing to give suggestions and tell me your stories means the world to me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>J and I bought the "Explosive Child" book and I am just about done reading it. I am looking forward to putting the suggestions for plan B into place once J reads the book and hopefully it will help. I am definitely a plan A parent and I see how that isn't working for Buddy at all. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/faint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faint:" title="faint :faint:" data-shortname=":faint:" /></p><p> </p><p>J also made appointments to see a therapist that will do individual sessions with both her and Buddy, as well as family sessions with all of us. I know it is going to take time, but we are finally heading in the right direction with that!</p><p> </p><p>We have also looked into having him see the neuropsychologist (10 minutes away!) for a complete evaluation. We both think that he is bipolar and that in addition to the therapy, he will need medication. J first developed her symptoms around age 8 and that is when we really started seeing things change from just ADHD to something more with Buddy. J didn't get proper help for her disorder until her late teens and does not want to go that route with Buddy!</p><p> </p><p>Interestingly enough, while reading the Explosive Child, I see a lot of the traits that I had as a child represented and it helps me to understand why Buddy and I clash so much now. He is a lot like me and that doesn't make for a good thing when we are in the midst of one of his episodes. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/sick.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":sick:" title="sick :sick:" data-shortname=":sick:" /></p><p> </p><p>In any case, I am feeling a lot more hopeful than I was when I first found this site and the fact that you guys have welcomed us so warmly has played a huge role in that. I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to know that I am not the only mom struggling with such a difficult child...not that I am glad other children are difficult....you know what I mean!</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: darkorchid">THANKS AGAIN!</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mercurybebe, post: 311829, member: 8143"] I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to the forum....I was knocked out with the flu for a full week and yesterday was my first day back at work... I would like to THANK everyone who took the time to write out their advice and support. The fact that you guys were willing to give suggestions and tell me your stories means the world to me. :happy: J and I bought the "Explosive Child" book and I am just about done reading it. I am looking forward to putting the suggestions for plan B into place once J reads the book and hopefully it will help. I am definitely a plan A parent and I see how that isn't working for Buddy at all. :knockedout: J also made appointments to see a therapist that will do individual sessions with both her and Buddy, as well as family sessions with all of us. I know it is going to take time, but we are finally heading in the right direction with that! We have also looked into having him see the neuropsychologist (10 minutes away!) for a complete evaluation. We both think that he is bipolar and that in addition to the therapy, he will need medication. J first developed her symptoms around age 8 and that is when we really started seeing things change from just ADHD to something more with Buddy. J didn't get proper help for her disorder until her late teens and does not want to go that route with Buddy! Interestingly enough, while reading the Explosive Child, I see a lot of the traits that I had as a child represented and it helps me to understand why Buddy and I clash so much now. He is a lot like me and that doesn't make for a good thing when we are in the midst of one of his episodes. :sick: In any case, I am feeling a lot more hopeful than I was when I first found this site and the fact that you guys have welcomed us so warmly has played a huge role in that. I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to know that I am not the only mom struggling with such a difficult child...not that I am glad other children are difficult....you know what I mean! [FONT=Microsoft Sans Serif][SIZE=4][COLOR=darkorchid]THANKS AGAIN![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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