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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 432049" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>For starters, do exactly what I did - lock up or hide ALL the knives scissors, power tools etc. I don't know from you description if his behavior is "all the time" or episodic (mine was) Do NOT leave him alone, especially with any other kids. If other adults are helping watch him, make sure they are fully in the loop. Do not be afraid to call 911. If you are comfortable with the school calling, you should be comfortable with you calling. You can explain the situation, and figure out options once they are there - better safe than sorry.</p><p></p><p>My DD1 was having "episodes" None lasting more than 2 hours, most were much shorter. I also knew they were mostly in the evenings, but remained vigilant and cautious during the day. I was REALLY going to call 911 the last time, but I didn't have my phone with me (I was following her as she was "running away"). The episode ended before I found a neighbor outside or home active looking enough to risk knocking and taking my eyes off her.</p><p></p><p>It can be scary and tiring, and it could take some time, but if your gut tells you that it's a withdrawal reaction, then you know it will end "sometime" Now remebering the best advice I got about labor and giving birth - yes, it is painful, but you know it will come to an end. Think of it like that to help find the strength to see it through. </p><p></p><p>I also found it therapeutic posting about DD1s episodes. I talk to my closest friends about it, but when you write it down, it becomes clearer somehow. It also doesn't hurt to keep a log of behavior, times, details etc. I had started keeping a log before I joined this site, but added the very detailed posts to my log - killing two birds with one stone. This is (hopefully) creating a clearer picture for the psychiatrist and therapist - will find out at next appointment.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted.</p><p></p><p>((((HUGS))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 432049, member: 11965"] For starters, do exactly what I did - lock up or hide ALL the knives scissors, power tools etc. I don't know from you description if his behavior is "all the time" or episodic (mine was) Do NOT leave him alone, especially with any other kids. If other adults are helping watch him, make sure they are fully in the loop. Do not be afraid to call 911. If you are comfortable with the school calling, you should be comfortable with you calling. You can explain the situation, and figure out options once they are there - better safe than sorry. My DD1 was having "episodes" None lasting more than 2 hours, most were much shorter. I also knew they were mostly in the evenings, but remained vigilant and cautious during the day. I was REALLY going to call 911 the last time, but I didn't have my phone with me (I was following her as she was "running away"). The episode ended before I found a neighbor outside or home active looking enough to risk knocking and taking my eyes off her. It can be scary and tiring, and it could take some time, but if your gut tells you that it's a withdrawal reaction, then you know it will end "sometime" Now remebering the best advice I got about labor and giving birth - yes, it is painful, but you know it will come to an end. Think of it like that to help find the strength to see it through. I also found it therapeutic posting about DD1s episodes. I talk to my closest friends about it, but when you write it down, it becomes clearer somehow. It also doesn't hurt to keep a log of behavior, times, details etc. I had started keeping a log before I joined this site, but added the very detailed posts to my log - killing two birds with one stone. This is (hopefully) creating a clearer picture for the psychiatrist and therapist - will find out at next appointment. Keep us posted. ((((HUGS)))) [/QUOTE]
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