Hi Everyone!
This is the first time that I have used this site.
I need help and I am hoping that someone can give me some advice.
I have been round in circles trying to get my son help with his anger.
He is now threatening to take his own life, screams, shouts and bangs things. He has similar problems at school. I have tried new approaches and stratergies and nothing seems to work. I Am
at the end of my tether. I feel that I am loosing my son and I am worried that he will hurt himself or someone else. Can anyone give me some advice please.
Kind Regards
Debbie
Thanks for your reply. I haven't been on here for a while because sometimes I just need to pretend he is normal. He isn't normal though. I asked him to brush his teeth this morning, as I realised he hasn't brushed them for 2 days and he went crazy. He chucked stuff all over the bathroom. I just can't understand what the big deal is about such a minor thing. He was on his way to a football match and I said that I wouldn't take him until he brushed his teeth.
He won't acknowledge he is wrong and I just cannot cope with the stress. He is seeing a paediatritian on Friday, I think about dyspraxia, but the letter does not say.
I took the boys to a play centre yesterday and he was a nightmare, and threw crumbs and sweet wrappers in my face because I would not buy him sweets.
I am fighting his corner but sometimes I feel like giving up as nothing I do seems to help him. His father now acknowledges that Sam has a problem but he refused point blank to give me any practical support. For example, I've asked him to have Sam overnight a little extra to give the rest of the family a break from him but he tells me there is no way that will happen. I can't understand why his father is so uncaring towards us and is prepared to stand back, and take no responsibility, whilst I feel like my life is collapsing around me.
I had Sam assessed for ADHD when he was 5 and the Psychologist told me his behaviour was due to my parenting and gave me the name of a book to read.
I think I just have to hope that he can get some therapy or something. He needs to be able to feel responsible for his actions instead of blaming others for his appalling behaviour.
Thanks for your reply. I haven't been on here for a while because sometimes I just need to pretend he is normal. He isn't normal though. I asked him to brush his teeth this morning, as I realised he hasn't brushed them for 2 days and he went crazy. He chucked stuff all over the bathroom. I just can't understand what the big deal is about such a minor thing. He was on his way to a football match and I said that I wouldn't take him until he brushed his teeth.
He won't acknowledge he is wrong and I just cannot cope with the stress. He is seeing a paediatritian on Friday, I think about dyspraxia, but the letter does not say.
I took the boys to a play centre yesterday and he was a nightmare, and threw crumbs and sweet wrappers in my face because I would not buy him sweets.
I am fighting his corner but sometimes I feel like giving up as nothing I do seems to help him. His father now acknowledges that Sam has a problem but he refused point blank to give me any practical support. For example, I've asked him to have Sam overnight a little extra to give the rest of the family a break from him but he tells me there is no way that will happen. I can't understand why his father is so uncaring towards us and is prepared to stand back, and take no responsibility, whilst I feel like my life is collapsing around me.
I had Sam assessed for ADHD when he was 5 and the Psychologist told me his behaviour was due to my parenting and gave me the name of a book to read.
I think I just have to hope that he can get some therapy or something. He needs to be able to feel responsible for his actions instead of blaming others for his appalling behaviour.
