I am very concerned about my son. He is a very sweet, loving little boy, but when he becomes angry, he will often bite himself on his arm or try to choke himself. He also has difficulties in school, so I suspect the two issues may be related. He has seen a psychotherapist, who felt that my son is highly sensitive with some anxiety issues but not enough to cause concern. At the time I accepted her explanation, but I am growing concerned again because he is eight years old now and still has not learned to control the biting/choking. The other day he bit himself because he was "mad at himself" over something that happened (slipped and fell on the dance floor at a wedding) when he was three years old!
I am very worried as there is a family history of mental illness. I don't believe in using meds on kids unless in the most extreme cases. Surely there is some other way to help him control his anger. Should I try psychotherapy again?
Please, serious responses only, thanks.
2006-12-19 07:43:31 · 10 answers · asked by mortsmuse 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Self harm and self punishment in children is usually the result of emotional abuse or constant criticism. When your son feels embarrassed or stressed, he may harm himself to relieve his frustration. Is he picked on by other children? Is there a teacher who yells at him often, or gives him assignments he feels he can not handle?
Yes, your son does sound sensitive, but that does not mean the issue should be brushed off! Self harm is not an effective or healthy way to deal with anxiety, and can lead to more serious behavior. A behavioral pediatrician with experience in anxiety and compulsive disorders would be able to help your son find better methods of coping with his anger and anxiety.
2006-12-19 08:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mental illness is not inherited! Anger is a learned behavior. Anybody close to your son have an uncontrolled temper or a low 'flash point'? Acting out by biting and choking is more for attention than anything else, but I'd consider having a reputable child psychotherapist do an evaluation soon, in spite of what you were told by the first one you saw!
2006-12-19 07:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This has to be a very tough situation for you. From what you said, it sounds like your son does need to talk to a psychiatrist. There is a good reason to be concerned if he is eight years old and hurting himself because he is mad at himself. I hope there is an alternative to putting him on medication...but that might be what he needs in the long run. Best to let an expert evaluate him and decide that though. I wish you luck with whatever you decide. I sincerely hope your son will be alright. : )
2006-12-19 07:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by ANGEL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 06:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you help your son find a way to process his anger and anxiety w/o hurting himself. Making art might help, or throwing a ball as far as he can, or maybe just going outdoors and screaming. He needs to learn other methods that work for him. Me personally I put on loud music and dance until I exhaust myself. There are other ways to deal and you have to be diligent in helping him find what works for him.
P.S. Get him to put what he is feeling on paper. Writing gets the angst out for sure.
Good Luck!
2006-12-19 07:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by Twinki 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know, it is just too darn bad that you aren't allowed to discipline your kids any more, in OUR day, we would have gotten spanked if we did that...and believe me, we would NOT have thrown such a tantrum again...I don't think there is nothing wrong with him anyway, except he CAN do it....he don't need a shrink, he needs to be where he can run for miles and work off some of that natural born energy.
2006-12-19 08:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can relate to your reluctance to use medication.
I would research reputable sites, be open to all possibilities,
and research behavioral specialists.
God bless the little guy !
May your Christmas/Hannukah be filled with love!
2006-12-19 07:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may need to take him to the doctor because he can hurt himself really bad on day!
2006-12-19 07:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by snoopygirl_cocks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think you should try it again. Anything to help with his problem.
HOPE HE GETS BETTER!
2006-12-19 07:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by amanda :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YUP.
2006-12-19 07:46:51 · answer #10 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋