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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 372307"><p>Susie - Your post is great. Now that the day is over, I have a better perspective. Sometimes I get overwhelmed in the moment. I think I have sensory issues too, really. I don't like a lot of noise, and clutter/messes cause me a lot of stress. I crave peace and quiet. My idea of a vacation would be a comfortable chair in a warm, outdoor place, surrounded by nature, and a good book. Of course this is the exact opposite of my real-life situation. The disability perspective usually helps me a lot in maintaining my patience. Today, I just couldn't access that, and I do feel very guilty and demoralized. I struggle between choosing my battles and holding my kids accountable in the way of respect for people and property, as well as their manners. The worse their behaviors are, the more difficulty they'll have in life. Yet, you have a great point that many of the battles could be avoided in the first place, since they are not so critical in the scheme of eternity. Why are some days so much harder than others? Thanks for the book recommendation. I am Christian, by the way, and I do appreciate that perspective. My son does have major sensory issues - in some ways he avoids (only likes touch on his own terms) and in other ways he is sensory seeking (sleeps with hard objects). I have so much to learn, and I hope that I can pick myself up and move toward a more positive approach tomorrow.</p><p> </p><p>Terry - The mixed cereals novelty could wear off, especially if they perceive that I'm giving them permission - it won't be as fun then! You hit the nail on the head with the voice thing. I know for sure that oral instructions are a negative for both my boys. They both seem to have auditory processing delays, and they also are geared toward visual learning over auditory learning. My older son gets a list of things to do every morning from my husband, and he usually does everything on it with no problem. We haven't tried that with the younger one yet, but I bet the same would be true for him, except that right now, his ADHD is not well controlled. </p><p> </p><p>Wiped Out - Your screen name is similar to mine, so I assume that I'm not alone in this boat. Actually, this whole place has been a fantastic resource and support for me. Thank you!</p><p> </p><p>Well, the sun will rise again tomorrow, and I'll thank God for my second chances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 372307"] Susie - Your post is great. Now that the day is over, I have a better perspective. Sometimes I get overwhelmed in the moment. I think I have sensory issues too, really. I don't like a lot of noise, and clutter/messes cause me a lot of stress. I crave peace and quiet. My idea of a vacation would be a comfortable chair in a warm, outdoor place, surrounded by nature, and a good book. Of course this is the exact opposite of my real-life situation. The disability perspective usually helps me a lot in maintaining my patience. Today, I just couldn't access that, and I do feel very guilty and demoralized. I struggle between choosing my battles and holding my kids accountable in the way of respect for people and property, as well as their manners. The worse their behaviors are, the more difficulty they'll have in life. Yet, you have a great point that many of the battles could be avoided in the first place, since they are not so critical in the scheme of eternity. Why are some days so much harder than others? Thanks for the book recommendation. I am Christian, by the way, and I do appreciate that perspective. My son does have major sensory issues - in some ways he avoids (only likes touch on his own terms) and in other ways he is sensory seeking (sleeps with hard objects). I have so much to learn, and I hope that I can pick myself up and move toward a more positive approach tomorrow. Terry - The mixed cereals novelty could wear off, especially if they perceive that I'm giving them permission - it won't be as fun then! You hit the nail on the head with the voice thing. I know for sure that oral instructions are a negative for both my boys. They both seem to have auditory processing delays, and they also are geared toward visual learning over auditory learning. My older son gets a list of things to do every morning from my husband, and he usually does everything on it with no problem. We haven't tried that with the younger one yet, but I bet the same would be true for him, except that right now, his ADHD is not well controlled. Wiped Out - Your screen name is similar to mine, so I assume that I'm not alone in this boat. Actually, this whole place has been a fantastic resource and support for me. Thank you! Well, the sun will rise again tomorrow, and I'll thank God for my second chances. [/QUOTE]
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