Hi All,
I've just joined the forum. My lovely son is 11 and recently started high school. He is really struggling to get organinsed with homework and this is leading to more and more major meltdowns. We are currently on the path to diagnosis, though I have had my suspicions / theories since he was about 6 months old.
He seems extra angry and anxious (puberty / starting school?) at the moment, lashing out, room trashing, very sweary. I'm afraid last night all my calmness went out the window and I yelled back and it just descended into a shouting match at 10pm - today has left me feeling guilty, sad and depressed myself.
He doesn't sleep well, never has (he has to settle in our bed and get moved later) - he has very strong separation anxiety issues with me. His normally challenging eating habits have turned into something much more difficult as now he isn't eating very much at all, unless its junk or plain pasta. The games console both calms and annoys him depending on what day it is. He has major issues with textures, socks, underwear but at the moment the 'rules' are changing every day and I can't seem to keep up.
I'm afraid I'm not supporting him well enough and I feel I'm neglecting my daughter because my son takes up so much time. My son and his dad clash a lot so I fee like it's just me carrying the can, along with working and everything else life throws at you. I guess I'm asking, does anyone else feel like this, does anyone have any homework tips, sleep tips, life tips.
Thanks
A Frazzled mum
