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What to do when 9 yr old ODD boy escalates to hitting?
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<blockquote data-quote="graceupongrace" data-source="post: 306087" data-attributes="member: 7371"><p>Welcome, CaC.</p><p></p><p>You're not alone. This topic can be hard to talk about, but many (if not most) of us have experienced this. Your son is so fortunate to have you after all he's been through!</p><p></p><p>Is he on any medications? I have lived through violent episodes from time to time over the years, and they usually have been helped with a medication adjustment (increase in dosage or change in medications). It is helpful to keep a log of these behaviors and what triggers them (if you can tell) so you can communicate with your psychiatrist and therapist. And if you haven't mentioned your ex's bipolar diagnosis to your psychiatrist, please do. Bipolar tends to run in families. Also, symptoms overlap, evolve and emerge over time, especially with kids so young.</p><p></p><p>I wish I had a great answer for stopping a meltdown, but I don't. The best thing for me has been to walk away (when I can -- difficult child has often pursued me). You're right to pull over and call 911 if it occurs in the car. I once pulled into a nearby fire station for help.</p><p></p><p>Just know that you have a lot of help here, and no one will think you're crazy, uncaring or a bad parent.</p><p></p><p>Hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graceupongrace, post: 306087, member: 7371"] Welcome, CaC. You're not alone. This topic can be hard to talk about, but many (if not most) of us have experienced this. Your son is so fortunate to have you after all he's been through! Is he on any medications? I have lived through violent episodes from time to time over the years, and they usually have been helped with a medication adjustment (increase in dosage or change in medications). It is helpful to keep a log of these behaviors and what triggers them (if you can tell) so you can communicate with your psychiatrist and therapist. And if you haven't mentioned your ex's bipolar diagnosis to your psychiatrist, please do. Bipolar tends to run in families. Also, symptoms overlap, evolve and emerge over time, especially with kids so young. I wish I had a great answer for stopping a meltdown, but I don't. The best thing for me has been to walk away (when I can -- difficult child has often pursued me). You're right to pull over and call 911 if it occurs in the car. I once pulled into a nearby fire station for help. Just know that you have a lot of help here, and no one will think you're crazy, uncaring or a bad parent. Hugs! [/QUOTE]
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