my five year old is driving me nuts | ADHD Information
I am a mother of two, and I was just wondering if anyone could help me out? I am worried about my five year old, soon to be 6, He is always moody, puts himself down, argues over the stupidest things, he is still wetting his pants when he is doing something or just won't tell someone he has to go, very short tempered at times, is having somewhat of a hard time in Pre K and sometimes has a very short attention span. Is this a sign of ADHD? I have questioned it for the last year and my mom just keeps saying, "It's just his age!" I think it is more than just his age. But I don't have the money or the insurance to take him to the doctor. Some days he is fine others he is just off the wall and I don't know what to do. I lose my temper and that don't help anything other than hurt his feelings. My husband, his step-father, just says to punish him by spanking him. NO, I don't agree and it causes fights between us. So i just don't know anymore, I love my husband and my sons, but whatever is going on it is tearing our family apart. I want to try and get things under control. IF I CAN? Please give me any information you can, web sites or just your opinion! Thanks very much for taking the time to read this.
The only way you'll know what's wrong is to go to a professional. A NeuroPsych is the best, imo. They do intensive testing and can diagnose ADHD and beyond. Hitting him won't help. Good for you for taking that stance against hub. I have a few websites you can look over---don't know if any will be helpful. Have you looked into Medicaid?
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The only reason for not having insurance is because we both just started different jobs. So ins don't start for awhile. Even after insurance it is still so expensive. Thanks for the info!!!!
The only reason i am really worried is, his brother from his biofather has some problems and I can't imagine my son getting like his brother. he is an uncontrollable boy. He has gotten worse with his age, I belive he is 9 years old. He still wets the bed at night and treats his mom and grandparent like crap.
Could this be something that is heriditary? He can be as sweet as a button but when he comes back from his dads, where he does see his older brother, he is just another person all together. It's not just bad when he comes home from his dad's but that is when it is the worst time.
Should I say something to the bio father? He himself is not really all there I guess. He is 28 living at home with mommy and daddy. I don't now if he has issues himself or what. When we were together I couldn't tell because he was an alcoholic.
tiredmomof238824.5260300926yes I also heard ADHD run in families.woul alternative medecine be expensive?maybe you could try them until you have the funds to get professinal help?[QUOTE=joemom]Some say that ADHD runs in families
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Yeah, it does. lol
Some say that ADHD runs in families
Thanks that was very helpful!!!
A Neuropsych isn't the only option, there are very good child psychologists out there that can test your son....explore options, but you do need to seek medical attention...not only for yourself but that is the best thing you can do for his son. You don't want him socially isolated when medication can make a huge difference. Best of luck![QUOTE=tiredmomof2]
The only reason i am really worried is, his brother from his biofather has some problems and I can't imagine my son getting like his brother. he is an uncontrollable boy. He has gotten worse with his age, I belive he is 9 years old. He still wets the bed at night and treats his mom and grandparent like crap.
Could this be something that is heriditary? He can be as sweet as a button but when he comes back from his dads, where he does see his older brother, he is just another person all together. It's not just bad when he comes home from his dad's but that is when it is the worst time.
Should I say something to the bio father? He himself is not really all there I guess. He is 28 living at home with mommy and daddy. I don't now if he has issues himself or what. When we were together I couldn't tell because he was an alcoholic.
[/QUOTE] This child sounds like A LOT more is going on than ADHD. I'd see a NeuroPsych to check for ADHD and beyond (high functioning autism or childhood bipolar are two things I'd want him tested for and most professionals don't know how to test for them). You can see a regular Psycologist, but we personally had terrible luck with them both for me (I'm bipolar) and my son (autistic spectrum). They tend not to run tests and often blame behavior on parenting when it's really much more. In lieu of a Child Psycologist, you may consider a Child Psychiatrist (with the MD) as they don't test as extensively as NeuroPsychs, but they are more educated and aware of childhood disorders than plain non-MD Psycologists. NeuroPsychs have degress in both Psycology and Neurology, so they also have an edge. MIsdiagnosis is always a possibility and a problem. Good luck. OlderMom38824.8230787037I agree with OlderMom. Seek an evaluation with a neuropsych and/or a board-certified child psychiatrist.
Thank you so very much for all your help! I am going to try to get some financal help and see what we can get done. This is so very tiring for my self, and I can only imagine how my son feels. I am hoping that this will help our problems. thank you again.
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