Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi again, sorry for bothering again. My daughter's behaviour is getting wild and out of control. We (and school) know some behaviour she does gives her adrenaline (which she loves), and is constantly seeking it. This is a problem because she's seeking the adrenaline in many different ways. In the past she would steal things from a food shop, lay in the middle of the road, run from police. At the moment she is jumping the school gate and running from teachers. As you can see, it's dangerous and experiencing it yourself, just makes you very anxious because you never know what she's going to do. She's only 14 and I don't want her making the wrong choices already.
Like I said, she's constantly seeking it at the moment and teachers said she was planning to go to the forest (about 10/15 minute walk from school) today, but didn't, luckily. She absolutely loves forests, but the problem is, you have to cross a busy main road/roundabout to get there. That is what worries me. What happens if she gets kidnapped? What if she gets hit? Anything can happen to her. What do I do? I work 20/30 minutes away (driving) so she's in school's hands when she's there. I keep getting phone calls saying 'name has gone offsite'. My heart just drops.
I've tried replacing this behaviour by taking her to theme parks and places but what do I do? I'm getting very worried again...
Thanks
My daughter does road cycling, which is quite fast and dangerous. She also used to do horse riding, which she might take up again. My daughters both used to do gymnastics. I'm surprised they never broke anything. I'm rubbish at first aid too!
Yes, my daughter does gymnastics and skateboarding which can also be quite risky - I tell her that she had to be in a class to learn the dangerous stuff as I'm rubbish at first aid!
Thank you for this.
ParentingAutism,
Adrenaline seeking is sometimes used to make themselves feel better, have a read through this link, it gives advice like to do some risky but safe activities, like rock climbing, bungie jumping. Activities that seem dangerous but have protection and safety.
www.rosglasrecovery.com/.../
What do I do about seeking adrenaline? She is an adrenaline junkie and do anything to receive it. How do I keep her safe? I need help...