I have three kids at home still, a 13 yr old, 9 and 4 yr old. My 13 yr old is ADHD and is on concerta. He's driving me crazy, He walks around here like he's an adult trying to get into adult discussions. We have to run him out of the room. The other day he hit his sister really hard, ( not the first time either, it's an on going thing) I told him to go to his room he stood there looking at me like he wasn't going to move. I had to call his dad in to make him go and then He screamed all the way down the hallway like a girl. These behaviors are killing me.
You will get through this. It will take time because he is probably going to put up a fight. You will have to first bring it to his attention that he is not an adult and should only worry with his studies. next let everyone know that you are no longer allowing him in adult conversations. Others should respect you as a mother and your decision making. Let him understand that he has a long life a head of him. He should be told at least 3 times just so that he is clear, not all at once but just when you feel the need. Tell him that when he has the urge to hit someone go to his room till he calms down. Let his sister know that abuse is not right because she may feel guilty because he is her older brother. No one should be hit and placed in fear. I am here if you need. He will get made for a while but in the long run he will think you.
Hi wanting to get better,
I will try that. The counselor says he will be like that due to me trying to commit suicide. However I'm bipolar and I feel like we clash with our mental illneses. I've noticed that he hangs around me more than he did before, he's like a cling on. I have to comfort him into going with his friends. Which I don't understand due to the fact he wasn't home he was in school at that time. maybe thats why. huh? I've been so cloudy and today I feel more clear headed. I just want my son to be normal if thats even possible,due to the fact I think normal is just societys way. Well I need to help clean up from thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you too.
We are all different and that is a good thing. This allows most of us to not judge others. You are reaching out and tyhat too is a good thing. I hope you all work it out. I think now from what you said he might want some understanding and clear answers. A lot of time this is what make us do what we do, when we are left out but know something is going on. If you give him the answers he is looking for that might do a lot of good.I hope I am saying it right. Let him know what you feel as well and he will probably come around.I hope you all find what you need. I am here.
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