my daughters out of control | ADHD Information

hi i haven't been chatting for ages but i don't know what else to do my daughter  6years old who was diagnossed in feb with adhd is getting worse i went to work last week and my father in-law had my children for me she was just out of control she climbed out of her bedroom window onto the flat roof i couldn't beleive it when i got home it just makes you think it not worth going to work because others can't control her and i am a fraid of what she is going to do next her attatude is bad she just hates every one for no appartent reason her sleeping is getting worse she is up about 5 o'clock in the morning then grumpy all day she is breaking things in temper   iam waiting for refurals to the child sycologist to see her but still no appointment they are waiting on the school senco for there letter i don't know what else to do i used to be so paitent but aren't any more and i think that is affecting her  behaviour i need guidence on how to cope it's not easy she is like a stuck record she keeps on and on asking the same thing how can i be more patient i look forward to your reply

hi pippy,

    I'm sorry this is so hard right now! You say she was diagnosed in February? Is she taking meds? Who manages her meds? It sounds like if she is, you need to adjust. If she's not, maybe you want to discuss this option with her doctors?

 

she isn't on meds yet waiting for the psycoligist to she her my gp did't want to know i don't know if they can prescribe meds i need to find out really ! i didn't want to go down the medication route but now feel that purhaps she needs it i have tried omega 3 for months now but no change thanks for you replyJust so you know a psychologist cannot prescribe meds, you'll need a psychiatrist.

I have just started counselling to help deal with the stress I often feel as a parent of two children with add and aggression problems. So far it has been helping.  We have been focusing on controlling my frustration levels, and my anger. I too used to be soo patient.

Today the counsellor recommended a book on STEP parenting - Spotlight on Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

Based on the idea that all children want to belong. Without that feeling of belonging, children resort to misbehavior that manifests itself in one or more of the following inappropriate behaviors:

1. Attention seeking

2. Power plays

3. Revenge seeking

4. Displays of inadequacy

The STEP program helps parents identify, and effectively address, each of these behaviors.

I have not tried it yet, but just ordered a book about STEP from Chapters.

I'm willing to try anything. Maybe this will help. Good Luck