ADHD help

[QueenAB]

I have a 6 year old with ADHD ODD. My patience is wearing thin….

[Chipcookiemom]

Im sorry this is so hard. Try to do something kind for yourself. It outs us on constant edge to live wirh someone who's explosive and impulsive at the same time.

This isn't going to be super helpfulin the moment, but I recommend thinking abt odd differently, as a nervous system reaction being in flight or fight constantly and that coming out as really really challenging behavior. Kids do well when they can and I know this might be making your life unbearable. You can also look up pda or pathological demand avoidance. Some psych. are moving away from odd and that it's a disability of the nervous system, a total lens change. Check out and get the book the explosive child and check out lives in the balance: the b team on facebook

I'm sorry if all these to do missed the mark

Whatever you do you're a good mom and this can be total hell and I get it

[Mommywarrior4LC]

I know the feeling…My son is the same age and has the same diagnosis and is constantly picking on his little sister. Time outs don’t work and neither does a spank on the butt. I’m not really sure how to discipline him and tired of always feeling embarrassed when he’s cursing me out or hitting me back

[LisethHIS]

Hi QueenAB,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. Parenting can be hard at time and it's okay to feel the way you feel. Here at CHADD, we understand the complexities of parenting, and we're here to offer support. We provide parent support groups where you can connect with others who may be facing similar struggles, chadd.org/affiliate-locator/ as well as a specialized course called "Parent to Parent" chadd.org/parent-to-parent/

Here are other resources I think would be helpful. chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-ne...

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Know that you are an awesome parent and doing a GREAT job! If there is anything else you need, please let me know.

Best Regards,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[Uptowngirl12121]

Hi Queen AB

Hang in there. Breathe. You're doing great. Don't neglect your self-care.

[Twin13Momma]

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way and at the same time, can totally relate.

If you haven’t already done so, please check out the ADHDDude website and podcast! He is amazing and has helped me tremendously. He is also on YouTube.

And, be sure to take care of you!!!!

[QueenAB]

thank you Guys for all your kind words.

[MommaBsue]

Everything requires so much time. Hang in there you got this!! We have ours involved in lots of sports. Find what they like and let them do it all day if you need a break. It's OK for them to do it for one day. Like if they like to hit balls against a fence. Just them them do it all day for one day if that's what they like. It will give you and them a break.

[Mamamichl]

if it’s at all possible, take a night away at a hotel. You get a lot of patience back doing self care.

[Um-modi]

You've been gifted with this child..they think fast they even out of the box... And about your feeling i can guess but the child can feel what you feel and they might give up from themselves..what i mean you need to accept the idea that your child is different a little bit and he need more attention that other kids My advise

-don't compare with other kids..

-tell him your special he have additional gift 🎁and you need new method to deal with him or her.

-read more you will feel to are able to deal with his special situation..

-your child need your patience..

-if you do it correctly both of you will win .

Thank you.