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6yrs7mths old unhappy son , may be with adhd(not sure)...
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 600159" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, Life. </p><p>So glad you found us but sorry you had to.</p><p>I agree with-the others--it appears to me that your son has inherited something from your husband. ADHD is what I would called an adjective or beginner's diagnosis, just the tip of the iceberg, for other disorders such as Asperger's and bipolar.</p><p>I'm going to take a huge leap here and suggest that "laziness" for a 6-yr-old could be anything from depression to fear and anxiety. </p><p>Look at it this way: If you were a kid, and every single thing you did got you yelled at, and you were totally confused all the time, wouldn't you stop doing things? Especially things you HAD to do, like study? But once you're wound up, you can't help it, and can't control yourself and you bounce all over.</p><p>In a "mixed state" you would feel both at the same time: imagine having PMS and a severe toothache, with the strange concept that you can't feel it, but you know that something is "off," and a touch of the flu--just the ache part--but having had 6 cups of espresso all at once. That's what your son feels like.</p><p>Please take your son to a psychologist who has training in neurology, too. You can try a psychiatrist but it's hard to find one who could diagnosis a 6-yr-old. And I would suggest that your husband tag along, because eventually, he will get a diagnosis too, and this will open him up to the idea of genetics at work. Initially, he will be defensive and in denial.</p><p>You've got a long road in front of you.</p><p>In the meantime, try to analyze your son's triggers and precipitators, to see what sets him off. For example, if he eats wheat and milk one day, is he cranky and out of sorts for several days after that? Or are his moods totally random? Is he sensitive to certain noises and lights? Certain fabrics? </p><p>Please tell him that you love him every day, no matter what; he really isn't trying to be naughty. From your description, he can't help it. Once you figure out what's going on, you can help him to learn how to control himself, even if it means medications eventually.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 600159, member: 3419"] Welcome, Life. So glad you found us but sorry you had to. I agree with-the others--it appears to me that your son has inherited something from your husband. ADHD is what I would called an adjective or beginner's diagnosis, just the tip of the iceberg, for other disorders such as Asperger's and bipolar. I'm going to take a huge leap here and suggest that "laziness" for a 6-yr-old could be anything from depression to fear and anxiety. Look at it this way: If you were a kid, and every single thing you did got you yelled at, and you were totally confused all the time, wouldn't you stop doing things? Especially things you HAD to do, like study? But once you're wound up, you can't help it, and can't control yourself and you bounce all over. In a "mixed state" you would feel both at the same time: imagine having PMS and a severe toothache, with the strange concept that you can't feel it, but you know that something is "off," and a touch of the flu--just the ache part--but having had 6 cups of espresso all at once. That's what your son feels like. Please take your son to a psychologist who has training in neurology, too. You can try a psychiatrist but it's hard to find one who could diagnosis a 6-yr-old. And I would suggest that your husband tag along, because eventually, he will get a diagnosis too, and this will open him up to the idea of genetics at work. Initially, he will be defensive and in denial. You've got a long road in front of you. In the meantime, try to analyze your son's triggers and precipitators, to see what sets him off. For example, if he eats wheat and milk one day, is he cranky and out of sorts for several days after that? Or are his moods totally random? Is he sensitive to certain noises and lights? Certain fabrics? Please tell him that you love him every day, no matter what; he really isn't trying to be naughty. From your description, he can't help it. Once you figure out what's going on, you can help him to learn how to control himself, even if it means medications eventually. [/QUOTE]
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