I have been dealing with a mentally ill child since the age of three. I am running out of ideas as to how to get her to cooperate. I want some new and unique things to try. I could google it but really I am looking for others who deal with this issue and can give me options that have worked for them. As any parent dealing with this issue the professionals just dont have a clue.
2006-11-08 15:15:59 · 8 answers · asked by tambam 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Some of the responses on here are nothing but a blatant display of ignorance.
I am dealing with an 11 year old with similar issues and we are having a VERY hard time. It's been this way since he was very small. Early intervention is a good thing.
One thing I found very helpful when my son was about 8 was the book 1-2-3 Magic. It's a deceptively simple discipline plan and it really worked for a while for us. Not so much these days though. It's definitely worth checking out of the library. I did that and then went and bought myself a copy.
2006-11-09 05:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I may have been "bi-Polar" But It didn't take me long to figure out My Dad wasn't putting up with it .. He never said anything twice .. your labeling him-her,, Mentally I'll .. I look at mental illness as like a retarded person, Bi polar, is just contrary and wont listen,, people like Dr Phill make a good living creating these illnesses. and make laws against the true cure .. I believe the drugs that are available have so many side affects not to mention suicidal tendency's... I believe parents are the true cause of this . because first of all they let them get away with too much.. then for punishment they administer a act the causes more stress and anxiety.. when I got in trouble it was handled on the spot and it was done.. and I didn't do it again... I don't know if I'm right , but It work rd with me ..I raised 2 boys actually my x was harder on them than me . at times I used to try to protect them from her ..She was Bi-Polar... and I couldn't do a thing about it ...I was afraid of her...LOL!!! But she was very violent Today your hands are tied, they had schools you enrolled them in but they were all closed up ..I have a girlfriend ,shes like she is because of her mother.. I told her mother , she does these things because you dont tell her how it is , cause you dont want to make her mad...Now everyone hates her..Im still dumb enough to still love her,, but I wont put up with her being so mean.. I tell her and walk away.. she 's 57 and some day going to end up a very lonely old lady..
2006-11-09 01:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by frank26694 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Patience is not the only key! My son has OCD and ODD and I have found that he does not like to talk things out about certain things, so I got him a counselor and feel he is doing much better to have someone besides the authority person in his life be his only out. Play therapy counselors are the best for young children. Also, the correct meds! It took us a while but finally we got it. D
2006-11-08 23:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by ddbop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MEDs, meds, and meds. God bless your heart. I am Bi Polar, but like most individuals, I was a grown man before it was finally diagnosed. I am on lexapro and ambien currently. Are you sure that your child isn't just spoiled rotten? Because it is highly unusual for a diagnosis to be ascertained at such a young age. Good luck, and God bess
2006-11-08 23:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by NOT labeling him. Praise him! Love him. I was taught the PRIDE skills. You can try them too.
P - Praise
R - Reflection
I - Imitate
D - Describe
E - Enthusiasm
They really work. If you insist on the name, contact social security and get you a check. Im so sorry that you are having problems. Been there done that. use positive reinforcement.
2006-11-08 23:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-08 23:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots & lots of patience........and a very good psychiatrist for the child as well as the caregivers......It can be controlled, but it never goes away. I know I have a 22 year old that refuses meds.
2006-11-08 23:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by Delilah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seroquel. It will cool the jets nicely..
2006-11-08 23:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋