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5 Year Old Referred for Hospitalization (Mental Health)
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<blockquote data-quote="Wiped Out" data-source="post: 616969" data-attributes="member: 1631"><p>Welcome Loony (and Blue Topaz-Blue-You might want to start your own thread as well) to our corner of the world. You have found a soft place to land.</p><p></p><p>My husband and I first had our difficult child hospitalized when he was 7. It was one of the hardest things we ever had to do but we knew it was necessary as he just wasn't safe with his violence. Although it is hard, it can very much be needed (even at the age of 5) and you will know he is in a safe place. </p><p></p><p>It definitely sounds like there is more going on than just ADHD. </p><p>Have you ever had a neuropsychologist exam? That combined with a therapist and a child psychiatrist can give you a good idea of what is going on. </p><p></p><p>You don't mention if your son is on any medications? I know when our son was so young I was hesitant (he was 4 when he started on medications) we knew that he needed them. It wasn't a magical answer and it was a roller coaster trying to find the right ones but that combined with therapy can be very helpful. However, I do remember when difficult child was your son's age and the therapy was really not at all helpful (even the therapists agreed).</p><p></p><p>It truly is important to take care of you through all of this. If you do end up deciding to go with hospitalization use that time to recharge. Even if you don't hospitalize do some tag teaming with your husband so you have some much needed "me" time on a regular basis.</p><p></p><p>Sending hugs your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wiped Out, post: 616969, member: 1631"] Welcome Loony (and Blue Topaz-Blue-You might want to start your own thread as well) to our corner of the world. You have found a soft place to land. My husband and I first had our difficult child hospitalized when he was 7. It was one of the hardest things we ever had to do but we knew it was necessary as he just wasn't safe with his violence. Although it is hard, it can very much be needed (even at the age of 5) and you will know he is in a safe place. It definitely sounds like there is more going on than just ADHD. Have you ever had a neuropsychologist exam? That combined with a therapist and a child psychiatrist can give you a good idea of what is going on. You don't mention if your son is on any medications? I know when our son was so young I was hesitant (he was 4 when he started on medications) we knew that he needed them. It wasn't a magical answer and it was a roller coaster trying to find the right ones but that combined with therapy can be very helpful. However, I do remember when difficult child was your son's age and the therapy was really not at all helpful (even the therapists agreed). It truly is important to take care of you through all of this. If you do end up deciding to go with hospitalization use that time to recharge. Even if you don't hospitalize do some tag teaming with your husband so you have some much needed "me" time on a regular basis. Sending hugs your way. [/QUOTE]
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