I would like to talk with moms who have kids with similar problems.
I'm glad I had responces to my request. It is very difficult dealing with kids like we have. And the people that don't understand whats going on with them really erk me ! Like if your in a store and one of those "fits" comes on that they can throw and people around you are like if that was my child ...... That pisses me off. But I was once like those people until I had a kid and there is actually a dignoses for this. Ya know. What are some of the things that make you angry about people like this ?
Hi H.. I would love to chat with you. My 11 year old stepson has ADD and I suspect he also suffers from ODD. We've been struggling for years to find an effective method for dealing with his behavior, especially the constant defiance and lying. So I probably can't provide a whole lot of advice but I'd be happy to lend an ear and commiserate! And would love to compare stories and see if you've tried some things we haven't and vice versa!
Hi H.
Find someone who does hair toxicity tests. My naturopath did one for me. Have your son's hair sent to be tested. One doctor in my area says that many of kids with these disturbances have some metal toxicity in their systems. A lot can be helped through diet and using the proper cookware.
Good luck
HI, my son has ADHD,and is in grade 3. I would love to chat with you about this.
Both my 12 year old and my almost 8 year old are ADHD. My almost 8 year old also has Sensory Integration and an Auditory Processing Disorder. I'd be glad to help if I can.
H., I feel for you. You have many years of frustration ahead of you. My 19 year old son struggled with adhd/odd (depending on who you talked to) all his years of school. He is out of school now and working with this dad on the farm. I found that the school system wasn't very sympathetic to his energy level. The noise level in the classroom hindered his concentration and their only suggestion was to medicate him, which caused headaches and upset stomach. Learning his moods, the style of learning that suites him best and being a constant advocate in the school system.... we got through it. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need someone to vent to.
Oh, btw, it has gotten much better as he has gotten older. You would not notice it now. But he works outside and doesn't have to sit still either!
S.
Wow I have a son with a similar situation. My son is 7 in the first grade and is suffering from bipolar disorder. I just put a question up today 3-5 to find more mom’s in the same situation. My son is suicidal, hurts himself, is violent with others, very high anxiety, and the list just goes on. If you would ever want to talk you can feel free to call or email me.
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I'm a mom of a child with ADHD. I homeschool her and her sister in order to provide them with quality education at a level they can understand. I would be happy to talk with you more.
My son has high anxiety. He is also SUPER stong willed. He is 5 1/2 and going through his 2nd year of preschool. he's smart enough for kindergarden, but socially he has so much trouble because his anxiety is around other children & also new things. We did not figure all this out or label until the last year. I'm exhausted a lot because everything is a challenge with him. From "please get dressed" to "use your silverware please" & so on. He doesn't want anyone to see him eat in school so it has taken 1 1/2 years to finally be comfortable to eat the snack at the table with the other children. It took him 8 months to come out from hiding under a loft for an extended period of time in preschool. We have to arrive 10 minutes early to every activity where other children will be there (like a birthday party) so he is one of the first to arrive. Otherwise, he does not want to go into an established group of children. No soccer for us, 6 months of me sitting in gymnastics class & trying to back my way out so he would do the class without me right next to him. He is an observer in life rather than wanting to be in a group setting, but I've started to accept that it takes all kinds of people to be in the world. This is the way he is & it's my hope in life to help him adjust & make him as functional as possible with this anxiety. I also think he is ADHD, but he is not getting tested until the end of this month. I have been working with teachers, a family councelor (he works with my husband & I to better manage my son & support him with his unique personality), fighting with my family (they think I should just let him suck it up & get over it). I have been doing this for 3 years now, just to get him as prepared as I can to go to kindergarden. Oh, when we've gone into a school cafeteria, he runs to find somewhere to hide & goes into a ball or the fetal position. Won't eat or even sit at the table if there are children there. Not sure how we'll handle this in kindergarten. I've already started working with the principal where he will go to school, even though he won't start until August. This is a book. Sorry. Makes me feel better to write it though. Lots of people with children that aren't challenging have all sorts of suggestions about what I could do to "fix" my son, but they have no clue really because they have a child that has never been a challenge. anyway, just send a message back if you want to chat. I.
Hello H.,
my son has adha and odd as well he also has a few other things going on as well, but my son is 11 and in the 5th grade and we have been dealing with these problems for along time....and i have found that i have to be some what differnt with the way i talk, or give chroes then i am with my other children....but in any case we have been getting help and learning as we go for many years now.....so we can chat when ever you would like...i can tell you how i handle things and what i do when things to get out of hand.. You know those realy bad days that you just want to pull your hair out....
S.
I have a 10 yr old son with PDD, ADHD, MR and ODD. I live in Kinston, maybe I can help. We are currently trying to find a mentoring program or community support to help us.
hey H.,
I've actually been thinking about starting a mother's group for Mom's who have kids with anxiety depression, ADD, ADHD....general mental illness/mood disorders.
It's just been a thought of mine lately since one of my kids has severe impairments due to mood disorders and ADD.
I just really need other moms to talk to some times, so I figured that by starting the group, it would be a great time to get together and discuss our thoughts, ideas, treatment modalities....etc and just vent to each other.....possibly utilize speakers for additional resources.
What are your thoughts on this idea?
Pam
My 7 year old daughter has a mood dissorder, we are not sure if it is bi-polar or not, but i homeschool her and my 4 year old and she is really learning well, controlling her anger, and enjoying it.
