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<blockquote data-quote="whatsnext" data-source="post: 11237" data-attributes="member: 3404"><p>Thanks, I wasnt sure how to go about things so bear with me!! </p><p>My son is 14. He is on Abilify to help with aggression and mood swings. And about 6 weeks ago he started Zoloft. I think he is depressed and he has some anxiety issues. He is such a complicated kid to try to describe. </p><p>Ever since he was a little boy he has had issues with aggression and being so crabby. We used to say how could such a little boy have so much to be angry at. Looking back now, it just proves to me that he has always had some problems and everyone just blew them off. He was diagnosed with ADHD years ago. They talked of ODD and possibly Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but never did much about them. He has had a number of adhd medications, but currently is not taking anything for that. The dr. we saw said that sometimes the adhd medications can contribute to the aggression and anger so he recommended stopping them. </p><p>To kind of go into what brought me here.... </p><p>Last week my son was taken from school by the police and taken to a hospital 3 hours away. I was not notified until 2 hours after he was taken. (I didnt know they could do that.) They said he was poking himself with a pen and his hand was bleeding. They said he was a threat to himself. He was put on a 72 hour hold. I had a ton of different opinions and suggestions and thoughts this past week. What a horrible confusing week we had. I was so scared as to what was going to happen with him. He was so sad to be away from us and he just CRIED and CRIED every time I talked with him. Anyway... we got to go get him from the hospital yesterday. We had to meet with a family therapist. She said that they could find nothing wrong with him other than oppositional defiant. They said he was making bad choices and was being very stubborn. She said they were releasing him because they felt there was nothing they could help him with. That he would not open up and talk to them so he may as well go home. When they brought Kyle into the room I noticed a big mark on his arm... about the size of a half dollar. I asked what had happened and he said that he had picked the skin off his arm. I looked at the therapist. I was not understanding why she was telling me that nothing is wrong with him. They took him to this hospital because he poked his hand with a pen,... that warranted him being in a psychiatric ward, but while there he picked his skin off and now they are saying that isnt a big deal. She said if they tell him not to that he will just do it more. I am a bit confused about that whole issue. She said that the majority of the kids do it for attention. I just do not believe my son is picking his skin off for attention. Maybe I am being naive. Maybe I am just in denial. </p><p>So as of yesterday they are now saying he is just oppositional defiant and adhd. </p><p></p><p>I am not sure as to where to go now. The school does not want him to come back to the classes he was in. They said they are worried about him but I feel they are just tired of dealing with a difficult kid. He has been labeled as a delinquent and that is how they view him. They mentioned putting him in a EBD class. I believe that is for emotionally and behaviorally disabled kids. He is going to have to repeat 8th grade too. That was just brought up last Tuesday also. He is failing all his classes. </p><p>I guess I am just feel really lost and scared today. I am not sure who to go to for help. Our human services in home therapy team has not been much help. I am reading a book called The Explosive Child. I am not getting many answers yet, but I am at least feeling not so alone. I am finding it very interesting. </p><p></p><p>Any suggestions where to start? Did anyone else have a hard time getting the "experts" to listen to them? Does anyone else on here have a child that </p><p>picks their skin or anything like that? </p><p></p><p>Can I ask please what some of the abbreviations mean.... difficult child? easy child?</p><p></p><p>Thank you for taking the time to read this. </p><p> Diane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="whatsnext, post: 11237, member: 3404"] Thanks, I wasnt sure how to go about things so bear with me!! My son is 14. He is on Abilify to help with aggression and mood swings. And about 6 weeks ago he started Zoloft. I think he is depressed and he has some anxiety issues. He is such a complicated kid to try to describe. Ever since he was a little boy he has had issues with aggression and being so crabby. We used to say how could such a little boy have so much to be angry at. Looking back now, it just proves to me that he has always had some problems and everyone just blew them off. He was diagnosed with ADHD years ago. They talked of ODD and possibly Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but never did much about them. He has had a number of adhd medications, but currently is not taking anything for that. The dr. we saw said that sometimes the adhd medications can contribute to the aggression and anger so he recommended stopping them. To kind of go into what brought me here.... Last week my son was taken from school by the police and taken to a hospital 3 hours away. I was not notified until 2 hours after he was taken. (I didnt know they could do that.) They said he was poking himself with a pen and his hand was bleeding. They said he was a threat to himself. He was put on a 72 hour hold. I had a ton of different opinions and suggestions and thoughts this past week. What a horrible confusing week we had. I was so scared as to what was going to happen with him. He was so sad to be away from us and he just CRIED and CRIED every time I talked with him. Anyway... we got to go get him from the hospital yesterday. We had to meet with a family therapist. She said that they could find nothing wrong with him other than oppositional defiant. They said he was making bad choices and was being very stubborn. She said they were releasing him because they felt there was nothing they could help him with. That he would not open up and talk to them so he may as well go home. When they brought Kyle into the room I noticed a big mark on his arm... about the size of a half dollar. I asked what had happened and he said that he had picked the skin off his arm. I looked at the therapist. I was not understanding why she was telling me that nothing is wrong with him. They took him to this hospital because he poked his hand with a pen,... that warranted him being in a psychiatric ward, but while there he picked his skin off and now they are saying that isnt a big deal. She said if they tell him not to that he will just do it more. I am a bit confused about that whole issue. She said that the majority of the kids do it for attention. I just do not believe my son is picking his skin off for attention. Maybe I am being naive. Maybe I am just in denial. So as of yesterday they are now saying he is just oppositional defiant and adhd. I am not sure as to where to go now. The school does not want him to come back to the classes he was in. They said they are worried about him but I feel they are just tired of dealing with a difficult kid. He has been labeled as a delinquent and that is how they view him. They mentioned putting him in a EBD class. I believe that is for emotionally and behaviorally disabled kids. He is going to have to repeat 8th grade too. That was just brought up last Tuesday also. He is failing all his classes. I guess I am just feel really lost and scared today. I am not sure who to go to for help. Our human services in home therapy team has not been much help. I am reading a book called The Explosive Child. I am not getting many answers yet, but I am at least feeling not so alone. I am finding it very interesting. Any suggestions where to start? Did anyone else have a hard time getting the "experts" to listen to them? Does anyone else on here have a child that picks their skin or anything like that? Can I ask please what some of the abbreviations mean.... difficult child? easy child? Thank you for taking the time to read this. Diane [/QUOTE]
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