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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 182075"><p>Terry, I'm so sorry. I'm also glad that you are trying to get in to see the doctor. I do think he needs to see a psychiatrist to discuss possible medication needs. But isn't he also seeing a therapist? Is it the same person? Right now...it seems he might need his medication to be addressed as well as talk therapy.</p><p> </p><p>I do think it is normal for boys to be curious, but he went a few steps into frightening territory with this episode. The going into another person's home...Have you read or heard about the book <em>Crazy</em>? PM me if you would like to hear more. This was mentioned in the book. </p><p> </p><p>BiPolar (BP) II is associated with hypomania and this might be something to be considered. I looked up a definition of hypomania and got this defintion: A mild state of mania, especially as a phase of a manic-depressive cycle. </p><p> </p><p>To the best of my recollection, grandiosity is absent, but impulsivity is usually significant....leading to distress and impairment in social and other settings.</p><p> </p><p>As you know...many of our children have both ADHD and other diagnosis's, comorbid.</p><p> </p><p>It's a tough, weird and fine line....not sure exactly how to pull it off...but I do think somehow we have to teach our kids logical consequences for inappropriate behavior, but make sure that their self esteem is not negatively altered. Somehow, they need to know that they are deserving of a healthy life and that they are perfectly capable of having a healthy life and that it is okay to ask for help. </p><p> </p><p>I like the way you assured your son that he is still loved and did your best to keep your cool. I would do a quick read-up on all the disorders you are concerned about and formulate your questions prior to your appointment with the doctor. I hope you left a message re: the urgency, so that you can get in asap.</p><p> </p><p>Try not to let this personally consume you. Simply be prepared and let the Dr. make many (if not ALL) of the decisions. Also, share some of the burden with your husband. by the way, would your husband resist a change in diagnosis? </p><p> </p><p>As a side note...how old is your daughter? You don't want to burden her with- all of this. Now might be the time to keep an eye out for a super duper responsible/wise/capable sitter that can watch your son now and again (probably not for long periods of time). This one one of the best moves husband and I made! We would go out for an hour or two and it was pure heaven...paid the sitter a little extra...STILL WELL WORTH IT.</p><p> </p><p>Sending you healing/positive thoughts. (Hugs). A.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 182075"] Terry, I'm so sorry. I'm also glad that you are trying to get in to see the doctor. I do think he needs to see a psychiatrist to discuss possible medication needs. But isn't he also seeing a therapist? Is it the same person? Right now...it seems he might need his medication to be addressed as well as talk therapy. I do think it is normal for boys to be curious, but he went a few steps into frightening territory with this episode. The going into another person's home...Have you read or heard about the book [I]Crazy[/I]? PM me if you would like to hear more. This was mentioned in the book. BiPolar (BP) II is associated with hypomania and this might be something to be considered. I looked up a definition of hypomania and got this defintion: A mild state of mania, especially as a phase of a manic-depressive cycle. To the best of my recollection, grandiosity is absent, but impulsivity is usually significant....leading to distress and impairment in social and other settings. As you know...many of our children have both ADHD and other diagnosis's, comorbid. It's a tough, weird and fine line....not sure exactly how to pull it off...but I do think somehow we have to teach our kids logical consequences for inappropriate behavior, but make sure that their self esteem is not negatively altered. Somehow, they need to know that they are deserving of a healthy life and that they are perfectly capable of having a healthy life and that it is okay to ask for help. I like the way you assured your son that he is still loved and did your best to keep your cool. I would do a quick read-up on all the disorders you are concerned about and formulate your questions prior to your appointment with the doctor. I hope you left a message re: the urgency, so that you can get in asap. Try not to let this personally consume you. Simply be prepared and let the Dr. make many (if not ALL) of the decisions. Also, share some of the burden with your husband. by the way, would your husband resist a change in diagnosis? As a side note...how old is your daughter? You don't want to burden her with- all of this. Now might be the time to keep an eye out for a super duper responsible/wise/capable sitter that can watch your son now and again (probably not for long periods of time). This one one of the best moves husband and I made! We would go out for an hour or two and it was pure heaven...paid the sitter a little extra...STILL WELL WORTH IT. Sending you healing/positive thoughts. (Hugs). A. [/QUOTE]
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