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Hubby cant take it anymore!:(
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<blockquote data-quote="Wiped Out" data-source="post: 615390" data-attributes="member: 1631"><p>How do we stay calm and focused? First, off a disclaimer, I'm not sure we are all that calm and focused but this is what we have tried and what's helped us save our sanity. One thing we do is tag team; we relieve one another when we can (sometimes even going to the grocery store is an escape). We plan things with just easy child/difficult child so she could get relief (we did that more when she was younger). Exercise has helped more than I can say. Both husband and I are very active in exercising and the stress release is immeasurable. Seriously, it changes our moods and makes us more capable of dealing whatever difficult child throws at us. </p><p></p><p>From the time he was four we had him in therapy. For awhile it was twice a week and then wound down to once a week and finally we are about at once a month. At times, I was convinced it wasn't helping at all but we are beginning to see some pay-offs (trust me, we have a long way to go).</p><p></p><p>I also think the fact that we have such an amazing psychiatrist for difficult child has been huge. He has been relentless in helping difficult child. </p><p></p><p>Another thing that helped me was seeking a therapist to talk to. Dealing with a difficult child is a major strain on our marriages and ourselves. Taking care of yourself and one another is crucial.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wiped Out, post: 615390, member: 1631"] How do we stay calm and focused? First, off a disclaimer, I'm not sure we are all that calm and focused but this is what we have tried and what's helped us save our sanity. One thing we do is tag team; we relieve one another when we can (sometimes even going to the grocery store is an escape). We plan things with just easy child/difficult child so she could get relief (we did that more when she was younger). Exercise has helped more than I can say. Both husband and I are very active in exercising and the stress release is immeasurable. Seriously, it changes our moods and makes us more capable of dealing whatever difficult child throws at us. From the time he was four we had him in therapy. For awhile it was twice a week and then wound down to once a week and finally we are about at once a month. At times, I was convinced it wasn't helping at all but we are beginning to see some pay-offs (trust me, we have a long way to go). I also think the fact that we have such an amazing psychiatrist for difficult child has been huge. He has been relentless in helping difficult child. Another thing that helped me was seeking a therapist to talk to. Dealing with a difficult child is a major strain on our marriages and ourselves. Taking care of yourself and one another is crucial. [/QUOTE]
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