Struggling

[Melissanmylittleman]

Today was a very rough day it started out really good and then by 11am we were heading to the psych ward for an evaluation didn’t get discharged until around 4pm then we get home and all of a sudden he’s hitting me throwing things and having an episode 😪 it’s just been rough he’s only 6 I spent the afternoon crying wondering what to do

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So sorry to hear that. Hope they find some help for him. Good luck.

[Momof4blessings]

I'm so sorry, my dear. What a miserable day! For the both of you. Good for you for taking him in for help -- that's the best thing you could have done. I feel your pain. My daughter is so aggressive. The only thing that has helped is medication. She's on guanfacine and methylphenidate. And we still have our moments. You will survive this, Mama. I know it doesn't feel that way right now, but you will. I'm glad you're part of this group. We're all here for you!

[Melissanmylittleman in reply to Momof4blessings]

Thank you he was on the same medication now they are putting him on vyavance we will see what that does

[katejames in reply to Melissanmylittleman]

I feel ya. It's upsetting and heart--wrenching. They're just little people wanting to please us and have fun and their heads make each day a struggle for them and everyone around. I've felt the guilt, despair, bewilderment - still do. My son works well on vyvance - he hasn't had the physical aggression but verbal and this medicine works for him. Hope it helps you. I know it really sucks to be in this spot. Takes a toll. I'm still not convinced medicine is the answer but my son is doing well in school and has some confidence in that.

One thing you are definitely helping him with is his chances of making friends at school. My son didn't go on meds till halfway thru 3rd grade - he was labeled as disruptive, impulsive, a "problem" and the boys in his class have never changed their minds towards him and he's in 6th grade. My husband calls it the "wolf pack" - they pick on the weaker ones. So good for you that you are helping your son early I'm changing schools to help mine - tired of it.