back to square 1 with therapist | ADHD Information

Thanks Vickie for the support.

I am going to definately try to talk to the current therapist but I have to write down what I want to say because I tend to get wordy. 

If I can't make it work with him, I'll keep searching. 

Oh, have you ever noticed that if you give your cell number for a call back but have to turn it off, oh say because you don't want to get a private call if you are with your child or other people, or just want to go to bed, that is when you get your call back. 

I don't give out my cel number because it is buried in my purse and I never get to it in time.

Well, in my never ending search for a good therapist for my son, the one that was recommended to me from a friend of my sister is not taking new patients.

So, now I think I am going to just call the psychologist  I have and discuss my concerns about his therapy methods.  I can't get rid of him until I have him replaced.   UGGG - why is it so hard to find someone?

Monday my son was horrible - he was nasty and started using profanity towards me and my husband.  We grounded him for two weeks. 

Yesterday, his behaviour was good.  So, now I'm thinking, that despite the ADD inattentive and and his temperment, he can control himself when he wants to. 

I am so confused.  Therapists tell me it's not my parenting yet he can behave when he wants to.

My son won't admit his anxiety attacks or his excutive functioning dissorders so he needs someone but if he refuses the therapy my husband and I need someone to help us!!  I'm hoping the neuropsych test confirm the diagnosis and then I have more evidence for my son.

Just venting!!!

I think I just need some moral support.

 

I hope you can find one soon.

Before treatment, my daughter would have an occassional good week mixed in the bad weeks and we thought for a long time she was just stubborn and strong willed (she is both of those). Inconsistancy is normal in ADHD. Also, my daughter could control herself for periods of time, but it was hard on her and took an emotional toll. The stress of trying to act as expected, and having failure in school pushed her into anxiety and depression. It came out in the form of rages that were violent and scary.

She listens to the doc now (it has taken many months to get her to respond to him) and takes responsibility for her treatment (she reminds me when it is time to take the meds). Part of this is that she has seen success with her treatment and has been happy and stress free for a while.

Good luck on this tough journey.