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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 370359" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I am so sorry - these power struggles can get so intense and last so long. Hope is correct, time to talk to difficult child and see what can be done to stop the power struggle. At a time that she is calm, sit with her and start by saying something like, "You know, this is not working for either of us. I hate seeing you angry and loose out on these activities. Let's start over and see if together we can figure out something. Maybe if I explain the reason for the medications better you will see why they are important. These medications are not about changing who you are. They are to help you be able to be who you are without fears (or whatever the main issue is) taking over your decisions. I know sometimes you have hard days and these medications are suppose make those days easier for you. This medication also has to be taken the same time every day so we must decide when that will be. The doctor says they will work best in the morning. Having them at breakfast time will be easier to remember to take." "You are old enough to work with the doctor on this. The medication does not start working right away, sometimes it takes a few days or a few weeks. Also, when they make you feel better, you may not even see how they are helping but those around you will. Your friends will see that you are happier. You can tell us and the doctor how you feel when you take the medications so that we can make sure you are getting the right kind and the right dose." "Do you have any questions about the medications? What are your concerns over taking them?" (if you are unable to answer her questions or solve the concerns, let her know that you will call the doctor today and find the answers. If she wants to talk to the doctor directly, make up an appointment to do so.) "So, what do you say that we start over with this? You can start your activities again. I will help remind you to take the medication at breakfast so you have that over with before you start the day."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 370359, member: 5096"] I am so sorry - these power struggles can get so intense and last so long. Hope is correct, time to talk to difficult child and see what can be done to stop the power struggle. At a time that she is calm, sit with her and start by saying something like, "You know, this is not working for either of us. I hate seeing you angry and loose out on these activities. Let's start over and see if together we can figure out something. Maybe if I explain the reason for the medications better you will see why they are important. These medications are not about changing who you are. They are to help you be able to be who you are without fears (or whatever the main issue is) taking over your decisions. I know sometimes you have hard days and these medications are suppose make those days easier for you. This medication also has to be taken the same time every day so we must decide when that will be. The doctor says they will work best in the morning. Having them at breakfast time will be easier to remember to take." "You are old enough to work with the doctor on this. The medication does not start working right away, sometimes it takes a few days or a few weeks. Also, when they make you feel better, you may not even see how they are helping but those around you will. Your friends will see that you are happier. You can tell us and the doctor how you feel when you take the medications so that we can make sure you are getting the right kind and the right dose." "Do you have any questions about the medications? What are your concerns over taking them?" (if you are unable to answer her questions or solve the concerns, let her know that you will call the doctor today and find the answers. If she wants to talk to the doctor directly, make up an appointment to do so.) "So, what do you say that we start over with this? You can start your activities again. I will help remind you to take the medication at breakfast so you have that over with before you start the day." [/QUOTE]
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