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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 133856" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am so very sorry. You must feel alone, abandoned and very scared. I am not sure where you are, but I wish I could just wrap you up in a big hug.</p><p> </p><p>It truly seems that your community is NOT responsive, and neither are your docs. You did answer my questions. I didn't mean to make you feel bad, I just thought that if you could have a concrete plan (or even a nebulous one!) that it might make things easier.</p><p> </p><p>The holds should be taught to you by professionals. To me, it sounds like a bad idea - I didn't know you had tried that. Are there any ways to help him self calm?? Weighted blankets can get expensive, my son likes a "crash pad" instead. When he gets overwhelmed he goes and yanks out hte crash pad. I made it with 2 flat twin size sheets, sewn together on 3 sides. Then I stuffed it with pillows, blankets, extra fluffy fabric not being used for a project. He can roll up in it (like a bean bag, but bigger), pull it on top of him, jump on it (usually off a dresser or the bed - arg).</p><p> </p><p>I know you are terribly pressed for time. I think some of the issues may be sensory, esp as he uses the mixed food to create certain "punishments" etc for you. It might be very helpful to read the book "The out of sync child has fun" by Kranowitz. It doesn't have all the theory that "the out of sync child" has - it contains activities that you can fairly easily set up or provide to let your son learn to self calm. The best thing is that many are very low cost, or stuff you already have!!!</p><p> </p><p>I do remember nights at the psychiatric hospital 75 miles away, waiting 8-10 hours in a locked waiting room to see an intake counsellor. AND I remember the uselessness of the suggestions we got there. (As if reading a book on Aspergers and having us spend 3-4 hours one on one - each parent separately that many hours!- a day would help. He was suicidal, afraid of himself, and didn't wantANYTHING to do with us!!!! Total joke of a counsellor, in my humble opinion) </p><p> </p><p>I have been as scared as you are, terrified my child will hurt himself or me, NO OUTLET in sight, and no support with him. My husband was NOT terribly supportive of any of the stuff with my son. </p><p> </p><p>I will hop e and pray that help comes soon. With a wonderful job opportunity for you, help for him, and a feeling of hope.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs,</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 133856, member: 1233"] I am so very sorry. You must feel alone, abandoned and very scared. I am not sure where you are, but I wish I could just wrap you up in a big hug. It truly seems that your community is NOT responsive, and neither are your docs. You did answer my questions. I didn't mean to make you feel bad, I just thought that if you could have a concrete plan (or even a nebulous one!) that it might make things easier. The holds should be taught to you by professionals. To me, it sounds like a bad idea - I didn't know you had tried that. Are there any ways to help him self calm?? Weighted blankets can get expensive, my son likes a "crash pad" instead. When he gets overwhelmed he goes and yanks out hte crash pad. I made it with 2 flat twin size sheets, sewn together on 3 sides. Then I stuffed it with pillows, blankets, extra fluffy fabric not being used for a project. He can roll up in it (like a bean bag, but bigger), pull it on top of him, jump on it (usually off a dresser or the bed - arg). I know you are terribly pressed for time. I think some of the issues may be sensory, esp as he uses the mixed food to create certain "punishments" etc for you. It might be very helpful to read the book "The out of sync child has fun" by Kranowitz. It doesn't have all the theory that "the out of sync child" has - it contains activities that you can fairly easily set up or provide to let your son learn to self calm. The best thing is that many are very low cost, or stuff you already have!!! I do remember nights at the psychiatric hospital 75 miles away, waiting 8-10 hours in a locked waiting room to see an intake counsellor. AND I remember the uselessness of the suggestions we got there. (As if reading a book on Aspergers and having us spend 3-4 hours one on one - each parent separately that many hours!- a day would help. He was suicidal, afraid of himself, and didn't wantANYTHING to do with us!!!! Total joke of a counsellor, in my humble opinion) I have been as scared as you are, terrified my child will hurt himself or me, NO OUTLET in sight, and no support with him. My husband was NOT terribly supportive of any of the stuff with my son. I will hop e and pray that help comes soon. With a wonderful job opportunity for you, help for him, and a feeling of hope. Hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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