can any 1 help?

Question

i am a 25 year old single mom w / a 5 year old with sizures, and a 6 year old with ADHD. i think im falling apart! what can i do ?

Answer 1

tough question. I am a mom of 3 young kids and I feel very overwhelmed sometimes.
My suggestion would be to search your local area for playgroups and mom's groups. Sometimes you can find free mom's day out programs. I'm sure they probably have an ADHD support group.

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Answer 2

Wow, you've definately got alot on your plate. I would hope there's some sort of medication for the 5 year old to control the seizures. As for the 6 year old, there is medication for ADHD, but some people are against medicating children for this disorder. I've worked with a few ADHD children and I know it's very challenging, especially for you handling it on a day to day basis. Perhaps you have friends or family that could help you. Even if someone were to watch the kids for a few hours just to get away it helps. Best of luck to you and your children!

Answer 3

I have a 10 year old with adhd. She is now on concerta and a mood stabilizer. If she doesn't take the concerta, she acts like an "obnoxious drunk" and I swear, if i never got her on the meds, one of us would not be here! It's hard dealing with those problems, spec being a single mom. Have you checked into you local park district? They usually have some sort of medical help for single parents (kind of like clinics) Also, check your area for support groups. I know it is the typical "support group" answer thingy but it does help. Especially when you know you are not alone. If you can even swap watching someone elses kids to give yourself a break. Also, take note of how you are feeling, There are many medications that can help with anxiety and depression that make dealing with special needs kids easier. Hope this helps. Just remember, this won't last forever, take it day by day and give yourself some "you" time.

Answer 4

Similar situation here, counseling helps alot, Look for the Sunshine in your life rather than the dark clouds, even tiny little happy things well out weighs the bad, it will not always be this way. It is not there fault, but look at all the happiness you can bring out in there lives, ask God for help, also try to take some time out for yourselve once in awhile, you deserve it. Do something for you, its ok. And keep in mind, there will be alot of cures for such things not far down the road. good Luck and God Bless.

Answer 5

Find a support group, quickly. There are many support groups for parents of children with ADHD- www.add.org may be a start. Often support groups are listed through the local paper. Your special ed. teacher might also know of local groups. The biggest relief is knowing you are not alone.

Answer 6

There is a special diet for children with ADHD. It may be in one of the links below, or ask your doctor, or join myspace[free] click on 'groups' near the top of the webpage, select 'other', then ADHD and try each group: someone will know. Try to find someone near you with a child with ADHD, and exchange babysitting duties on a regular basis. Why the seizures? Epilepsy? Go to: http://www.relax7.com/7.php and see the 2 easily learned techniques in the blogs of Shan Eris at www.myspace.com and practice one for 20 mins./day. Type: 'ADHD' in the bar near the top of the Myspace homepage, and at Yahoo, Google and Wikipedia. See: http://www.emedicineplus.com & http://www.nlm.nih.gov & http://healthandwellnesscentral.com & http://health.discovery.com & http://www.help-for.com & http://www.mentalhealth.com

Answer 7

You have some choices. There are organizations through the government that will help you with mentally ill kids. I think you can maybe search for Socail Services. For some stress relief. They will help you with care for the kids so that you can do somethings for yourself. Or you can calm down and be patient through the hard times, until it works itself out.

Answer 8

You have a lot on you plate....some how you need to get some help so you can have time off. Try you relatives? Exchange babysitting with other moms? Go to church and put your kids in children's church...some churches have busses that will pick your kids up and drop them off...and you don't have to go. It will give you some alone time...The library have groups for kids everyweek..and it's free.

Answer 9

I'm very sorry to hear that.You seem like a strong woman.Look up treatment or something like that in your local area.I know that is must be hard,but God doesn't put any more on you then you can handle.

Answer 10

You need to find someone who can help you, even if it is temporarily. Don't try to take it all on by yourself. Keeping your stress to yourself will get you nowhere, fast. I would try to find a support group along with friends or family that can help. Be sure to take time for yourself, don't be too proud to ask for help, we are not meant to be superwomen! My final suggestion would be to pray, that has always helped me. Good luck to you!