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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 635759" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>I think what I fear about medications is their potential to add to the child's emotional chaos and distress. This is often one of the ironic side effects, isn't it?</p><p>So tonight J had a horrible rage that went on for about half an hour (much longer than usual). He was screaming hysterically, slamming doors, shouting abuse at me, etc. It is not totally manic because I still see that he exerts some self-control - he doesn't smash things or really hurt anyone. I find the anger so difficult, so difficult to keep feeling connected and loving towards him during it... I didn't do badly, managed to stay mostly calm until he dropped asleep on his bed, exhausted.</p><p>He was hungry and tired, the two big triggers. He had tae kwando and I tried to get him to eat afterwards but he was already all ramped up and refused. He is definitely less hyperactive in the day now and it seems to be leading to a big "crash" (just like with stimulants) when he becomes extra hyper and emotional, needing to run, etc, frantically.</p><p>I will of course speak to the psychiatrist about it, but this anger scares me. He's six but it's real rage and soon he will not be so sweet and innocent... I have also found a woman here who does cognitive behavioural therapy and has had some experience with ADHD kids. It may be an avenue.</p><p>I am scared at times like this. For him, for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 635759, member: 11227"] I think what I fear about medications is their potential to add to the child's emotional chaos and distress. This is often one of the ironic side effects, isn't it? So tonight J had a horrible rage that went on for about half an hour (much longer than usual). He was screaming hysterically, slamming doors, shouting abuse at me, etc. It is not totally manic because I still see that he exerts some self-control - he doesn't smash things or really hurt anyone. I find the anger so difficult, so difficult to keep feeling connected and loving towards him during it... I didn't do badly, managed to stay mostly calm until he dropped asleep on his bed, exhausted. He was hungry and tired, the two big triggers. He had tae kwando and I tried to get him to eat afterwards but he was already all ramped up and refused. He is definitely less hyperactive in the day now and it seems to be leading to a big "crash" (just like with stimulants) when he becomes extra hyper and emotional, needing to run, etc, frantically. I will of course speak to the psychiatrist about it, but this anger scares me. He's six but it's real rage and soon he will not be so sweet and innocent... I have also found a woman here who does cognitive behavioural therapy and has had some experience with ADHD kids. It may be an avenue. I am scared at times like this. For him, for me. [/QUOTE]
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