She’s having a melt down!!!! | ADHD Information
This type of behavior is likely way beyond ADHD and could be early onset bipolar. I'd take her to a Child Psychiatrist for another evaluation. This is over-the-top for ADHD/ODD. HOpe you explore further. ADHD meds make kids like this even worse. Yelling back, time outs, even rational discipline (maybe ESPECIALLY) will not work with a child at the mercy of a mood disorder. I would be shocked if you don't visit the bipolar dx. at some time. I'd go for a second opinion, especially if mood problems, substance abuse, or suicide attempts on on either side of the family--or relatives you suspect.
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Mother Cardinal, I'm sorry you've had such a tough day. How old is your daughter? What meds is she on? Did crisis call you back and what did they recommend.
I hope tomorrow is a better day. Hugs to you!
It is so hard being a parent dealing with ADHD that no one else can even try to understand. I find myself constantly drained and tired between work (social worker not easy), child, and home duties. Here is your hug anyways and let us know how it goes. As for neighbors we own our home and I have told the two closest neighbors that I talk to so if they hear anything they know she has ADHD and ODD.I am in tears right now. My poor little girl is having a meltdown. She has threatened to kill me if I don;t listen to her and let her come out of timeout. She threw a few forks my way. She slapped her brother in the face. I put her in her room but she yelled at the top of her lungs. We live in an apartment building and I am afraid that one of the neighbors will call the cops. I have already called the crisis number her therapist gave me and I am waiting for the on call counselor to call me back. She wont stop yelling and screaming. I don;t know what to do for her I have tried talking calmly and I have tried yelling back none of which seems to be working. Now I am a blubbering mess.
You did a good thing calling the crisis number, it is hard to deal with the meltdowns. My son does things like that nearly every day and I can't tell you how many times I wound up in tears as he raged. It is really really tough. What really helps my son is to go and restrain him, so neither he or I can get hurt until he is able to settle down. Usually it takes a while, but it is really the best thing. I think it really helps him get his feet back on the ground when he is feeling out of control. Is she on meds? I can't remember. (((HUGS))) I hope they call you back soon!I am sorry you are going through this and I hope you can get help soon. You need to be consistent with your discipline. Pick a style and stick to it. Don't jump from one to another as in talking calmly one minute, then yelling the next. A child doesn't know what to expect. Most things won't work on the very first try. I child needs to know you mean what you say and say what you mean. If you changed your mind the last time, they know you'll change it again. Write the rules and the consequences down and have her sign it. Even if they are to young to write well, they can put a scribble. Use pictures if you have to, so they know what the consequences are. Stick to them. Kids must know what to expect, and what will happen if they don't follow the rules. Kids with disorders must learn to walk in the same world as everyone else. We all follow rules. You are doing them a favor by teaching them right from wrong. I hope the councilors call soon and things calm down. It's so hard being a parent. Sending you hugs and encouragement. p.s. wait till a child is calm and quiet to try this. Nothing really works by the time their in a melt down.poodledoodles38837.3322222222