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<blockquote data-quote="comatheart" data-source="post: 372292"><p>Today we met with difficult child's counselor. It was a very good session- the best we've ever had actually. The carving/cutting seemed to seal the deal for the counselor. He finally realizes there are definitely some underlying issues. Until now, all he's seen is this quiet kid who sits on his couch. Sure he's heard about all our issues but he's never seen or heard anything directly from difficult child that raised any concerns. (difficult child always says just what you want to hear, he's a smart one!) Between the stealing, lying and cutting the wool was pulled off the counselors eyes and he seems to be able to suddenly see right through difficult child. He called him out on quite a few things and all the while difficult child sat completely emotionless. Didn't bat an eye, no remorse, sadness, anger...nothing! It's not normal and the counselor made that clear. He warned difficult child that the cutting was a major red flag that could land him impatient real quick- not that he wanted that to happen. I think he just wanted difficult child to know how serious of a turn this has taken. The counselor instructed us to CALL him right away if he cuts himself just one more time. He looked at difficult child's legs and arm (3 spots where he's carved himself that we know of) He asked him if it hurt and difficult child responded "No". He asked difficult child if it felt good and difficult child responded "Kind of". The counselor turned to me and used an analogy: If someone puts their hand on a hot burner and I ask them, "did that hurt?" They usually say it did. If I ask them, "Do you want to do it again?" they usually respond "HECK NO!" He tells me it's not normal to do it once, let along move on to do it again, and again. difficult child claims he used a thumb tack...good grief I can't even imagine!!!!!</p><p></p><p>At any rate, it was a good session and I feel like we might actually start getting somewhere now. He agreed we need some medication changes and is glad we are going to see a psychiatrist. (am I saying that right?)</p><p></p><p>The odd thing? All afternoon difficult child has been wild. Super hyper and almost seems estatic like he was on top of the world happy. VERY unusual behavior for someone who is in deep trouble. I told husband it's like we're on a rollercoaster ride. You just never know what you're going to get with this kid. He's had these mood swings before but I've never seen him go from one side to the other so suddenly. (He was flat affect, emotionless all morning and then later afternoon flipped a 180*!)</p><p></p><p>Anyway, thanks for all the comments and responses!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="comatheart, post: 372292"] Today we met with difficult child's counselor. It was a very good session- the best we've ever had actually. The carving/cutting seemed to seal the deal for the counselor. He finally realizes there are definitely some underlying issues. Until now, all he's seen is this quiet kid who sits on his couch. Sure he's heard about all our issues but he's never seen or heard anything directly from difficult child that raised any concerns. (difficult child always says just what you want to hear, he's a smart one!) Between the stealing, lying and cutting the wool was pulled off the counselors eyes and he seems to be able to suddenly see right through difficult child. He called him out on quite a few things and all the while difficult child sat completely emotionless. Didn't bat an eye, no remorse, sadness, anger...nothing! It's not normal and the counselor made that clear. He warned difficult child that the cutting was a major red flag that could land him impatient real quick- not that he wanted that to happen. I think he just wanted difficult child to know how serious of a turn this has taken. The counselor instructed us to CALL him right away if he cuts himself just one more time. He looked at difficult child's legs and arm (3 spots where he's carved himself that we know of) He asked him if it hurt and difficult child responded "No". He asked difficult child if it felt good and difficult child responded "Kind of". The counselor turned to me and used an analogy: If someone puts their hand on a hot burner and I ask them, "did that hurt?" They usually say it did. If I ask them, "Do you want to do it again?" they usually respond "HECK NO!" He tells me it's not normal to do it once, let along move on to do it again, and again. difficult child claims he used a thumb tack...good grief I can't even imagine!!!!! At any rate, it was a good session and I feel like we might actually start getting somewhere now. He agreed we need some medication changes and is glad we are going to see a psychiatrist. (am I saying that right?) The odd thing? All afternoon difficult child has been wild. Super hyper and almost seems estatic like he was on top of the world happy. VERY unusual behavior for someone who is in deep trouble. I told husband it's like we're on a rollercoaster ride. You just never know what you're going to get with this kid. He's had these mood swings before but I've never seen him go from one side to the other so suddenly. (He was flat affect, emotionless all morning and then later afternoon flipped a 180*!) Anyway, thanks for all the comments and responses! [/QUOTE]
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