My 6 year old daughter is extremely hyper all the time, reacts to persons mood, when I am a little sad she is depressed, when I am upset, she is angry. She has fits of rage, hard to control. She hurt the baby (18 months) just because. She gets depressed easily. Hard to get her outta moods. She wont look straight at me and talk unless she is happy. She hugs me hard enough to leave bruises when she is happy, but not happy that much. Certain music bothrs her, too much music she goes in a shell. She will tone out the world if something is bothering her too much. Her older sister is afraid of her. If I say no to her or ask her to do something, she throws fits, sometimes hurting people, throwing things. She says things like "why do you care, you dont love me, i hate everybody right now, dont touch me, dont look at me, get away from me......I dont know what to do with her. I thought about contacting children services to see if she can go into a mental heath center. I am at odds.
2006-08-17 11:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by LadyRaven 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I dont know what to do with her, if anyone elses child is like this, help me give me an answer, she is out of control, this has been going on for a year. I am divorced, and by myself, this is just too much. I have to worry about the safety of the other two kids too.
2006-08-17 11:20:45 · update #1
As a sensitive person like her, I can tell you she probably and mistakenly feels like the feelings of those around her are her fault.
Perhaps she's reacting to the problems in your past marriage.
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2006-08-17 11:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was like that when I was little,just not as intense. I supposedly had, Hypersensitivity disorder (which I still have), but I also supposedly had ADD... so I don't know. My parents put me in therapy to help me deal with my feelings, so I'd say try that. There are also some very good books on hypersensitivity, like the Highly Sensitive Person, which has a work book too.
2006-08-17 18:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doens't sound like bipolar to me... perhaps somethign else... and i dont' wnat to say anythign else as i don't relaly know.. BUT alli can say is that maybe a psychologist coudl help... your a single mom so there is likly some way of gettign assistance for paying fro one, or there may even be free councelling services in your area.. it may be worth checking into.. sometiems doctors at teh hospital don't ahve all the answers.. seomtiems you need to find a more specialized doctor to diagnose problems.... as little help as i likly was... i do wnat to wish you the best of luck.. i hope you find an aswer that will help both you and your kids, especially your daughter!
2006-08-17 18:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by joyfulpriss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
Try checking this web site. From what you described it sounds like Conduct Disorder to me or Bipolar disoder. ONly a doctor can really diagnos her for sure but sinceyou know her symptoms you should check this web site.
What is conduct disorder?
Children with conduct disorder repeatedly violate the personal or property rights of others and the basic expectations of society. A diagnosis of conduct disorder is likely when symptoms continue for 6 months or longer. Conduct disorder is known as a "disruptive behavior disorder" because of its impact on children and their families, neighbors, and schools.
Another disruptive behavior disorder, called oppositional defiant disorder, may be a precursor of conduct disorder. A child is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder when he or she shows signs of being hostile and defiant for at least 6 months. Oppositional defiant disorder may start as early as the preschool years, while conduct disorder generally appears when children are older. Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are not co-occurring conditions
2006-08-17 21:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by stall_out 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a health plan I would bring her to a Child Therapist to try to determine what's causing her behavior. These visits are usually covered completely at first and with a copay after 4-5 visits and they can be very helpful.
2006-08-17 18:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Eve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a pediatric pyscologist and get her in immed. She doesnt need to be commited. You know who you feel dealing with her, imagine how she feels dealing with herself and her emotions. I really feel for you and her but wasting time asking people on this forum what to do is just making it longer till she gets help. I wish you and your daughter well.
2006-08-17 18:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to contact your pediatrician immediatly. There are many disorders that can be causing these symptoms (autism, bi-polar, ADHD). Your pediatrician will be the place to start.
2006-08-17 18:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Beefcakejs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋