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Conduct disorder and it’s toll on my family
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<blockquote data-quote="good vibes" data-source="post: 763237" data-attributes="member: 26113"><p>You are clearly very thoughtful. I think you've done the right thing by being vulnerable in front of strangers. We will definitely keep your secrets - as we don't know who you are!</p><p></p><p>I know how hard it is and it may sound cliche, but things will get better. Your son's brain chemistry will experience multiple changes over the next few years. He will develop and his development might surprise you. I am sceptical of the working diagnoses you've been given. It's impossible for a 4-year-old to have a working diagnosis of 'antisocial personality disorder'. That diagnosis can only be ascribed to adults. Only adults can receive it because the brain changes so dramatically before age 18. Even Conduct Disorder is an unusual diagnosis for this age group. Normally, ODD would be an initial assessment.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you've reached out here because you're looking for a shoulder and I'm here for that! However, I have a few thoughts. It sounds like your child is receiving psychological support and medications. You may want to seek out a child psychologist who specializes in 'talk therapy'. There seem to be two approaches in psychology - 'label and medicate' and 'try to heal'. Your child might need both. Also, you may want to consider a 'behaviour interventionist' or 'youth worker'. These are people who spend time with challenged youth and children. They work on life skills or play games, but the intent is to build self-esteem and control behaviour. Depending on where you live, you may find that you can get access to these workers for free through the health or local authority. Don't believe you are the only person who can handle your child. He might not fit in the mainstream, but there are people out there who can tame the devil! And you need the respite!</p><p></p><p>Finally, hang in there. You are very brave. Things will get better. Try to get as much exercise as you can, remember to eat healthily and know that we are out here for you - waiting to listen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="good vibes, post: 763237, member: 26113"] You are clearly very thoughtful. I think you've done the right thing by being vulnerable in front of strangers. We will definitely keep your secrets - as we don't know who you are! I know how hard it is and it may sound cliche, but things will get better. Your son's brain chemistry will experience multiple changes over the next few years. He will develop and his development might surprise you. I am sceptical of the working diagnoses you've been given. It's impossible for a 4-year-old to have a working diagnosis of 'antisocial personality disorder'. That diagnosis can only be ascribed to adults. Only adults can receive it because the brain changes so dramatically before age 18. Even Conduct Disorder is an unusual diagnosis for this age group. Normally, ODD would be an initial assessment. It sounds like you've reached out here because you're looking for a shoulder and I'm here for that! However, I have a few thoughts. It sounds like your child is receiving psychological support and medications. You may want to seek out a child psychologist who specializes in 'talk therapy'. There seem to be two approaches in psychology - 'label and medicate' and 'try to heal'. Your child might need both. Also, you may want to consider a 'behaviour interventionist' or 'youth worker'. These are people who spend time with challenged youth and children. They work on life skills or play games, but the intent is to build self-esteem and control behaviour. Depending on where you live, you may find that you can get access to these workers for free through the health or local authority. Don't believe you are the only person who can handle your child. He might not fit in the mainstream, but there are people out there who can tame the devil! And you need the respite! Finally, hang in there. You are very brave. Things will get better. Try to get as much exercise as you can, remember to eat healthily and know that we are out here for you - waiting to listen. [/QUOTE]
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