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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 424373" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, Gss329. The first thing I thought when I read the subject heading was, how old is he? And you gave me the answer I did not want to hear. I thought if he was 3 you could do "the hold" or something but obviously, you're way past that point.</p><p>I'm wondering if he just got physical recently, because the medications could be making things worse. </p><p>There is no law, by the way, that says you cannot protect yourself. Problem is, if you can't really protect yourself, you'll just make your son madder.</p><p>Do you have a BIG boyfriend, neighbor who can come to your rescue when you need it? </p><p>Keep your cell ph on you at all times.</p><p>I am so sorry about your husband.</p><p>Sounds like some of this is hereditary.</p><p>Remember, that with-ADHD, you get a lot of impulsivity so your son is going to grab/hit first, and think later. (If at all.)</p><p>My son did that for a while but is much better now. It took a lot of therapy and some medications, too. Clonidine works for us. </p><p>One thing I had to learn was not to aggravate him. It was very hard, because I had to figure out the difference between not aggravating him, and "losing" in an argument. I learned that at this age (and even at age 11 or so) these kids can understand delayed punishment and restrictions, so for example, the next day, once my son had calmed down and wanted a favor (TV, computer, pizza) I could say, "I'd love to say yes, but since you attacked me yesterday, I'm still upset and have to tell you that you don't get any special favors. That makes me sad and I know if makes you sad, too."</p><p>He'll argue (these kids argue about everything--that's who they are) and you have to just walk away. Don't let it escalate.</p><p> </p><p>Could you give us some more history on your son? If you think he may be bipolar, you shouldn't be giving him stims. They tend to make it worse.</p><p> </p><p>Just saying ...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 424373, member: 3419"] Welcome, Gss329. The first thing I thought when I read the subject heading was, how old is he? And you gave me the answer I did not want to hear. I thought if he was 3 you could do "the hold" or something but obviously, you're way past that point. I'm wondering if he just got physical recently, because the medications could be making things worse. There is no law, by the way, that says you cannot protect yourself. Problem is, if you can't really protect yourself, you'll just make your son madder. Do you have a BIG boyfriend, neighbor who can come to your rescue when you need it? Keep your cell ph on you at all times. I am so sorry about your husband. Sounds like some of this is hereditary. Remember, that with-ADHD, you get a lot of impulsivity so your son is going to grab/hit first, and think later. (If at all.) My son did that for a while but is much better now. It took a lot of therapy and some medications, too. Clonidine works for us. One thing I had to learn was not to aggravate him. It was very hard, because I had to figure out the difference between not aggravating him, and "losing" in an argument. I learned that at this age (and even at age 11 or so) these kids can understand delayed punishment and restrictions, so for example, the next day, once my son had calmed down and wanted a favor (TV, computer, pizza) I could say, "I'd love to say yes, but since you attacked me yesterday, I'm still upset and have to tell you that you don't get any special favors. That makes me sad and I know if makes you sad, too." He'll argue (these kids argue about everything--that's who they are) and you have to just walk away. Don't let it escalate. Could you give us some more history on your son? If you think he may be bipolar, you shouldn't be giving him stims. They tend to make it worse. Just saying ... [/QUOTE]
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