Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Really just need to vent to those that understand. Had a bad night with my 8 year old tonight. I just don't think they have his meds right. He takes seroquel xr at 6 that is suppose to make him sleepy by 7 but no it just makes him frustrated and upset. He kept screaming and hitting me and his brothers tonight. Threw his homework and just got down right nasty. He couldn't sit still and his ticks and twitches are coming back. He just couldn't stop or didn't want to. I was afraid he was going to really hurt one of us and almost thought about calling for help but finally got him calmed down on my own. He is 100 lbs and when he gets angry that is a lot of force coming at me and really a lot going after a 40 lbs 5 year old and a 26 lb 2 year old. Just scares me when he gets like that. The Dr said the meds are making him anxious so they gave him another med to help with that which was appearing to work but no tonight he just seemed so out of control. We tried Abilify and he started talking of killing himself. He has been on Zyprexa for over a year and just gained weight with it. He was on Artane. He is on Concerta and tegretol as well during the day. I love my son but tonight was the first night I found myself so glad it was bed time, I just couldn't take much more I just wanted to cry and scream. Thank you for taking time to read this and let me vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Mega hugs coming your way! I had some of the same issues with my son too they put him on rozerm. I love my Kids, Special needs and all! Bad Night Really just need to vent to those that understand. Had a bad night with my 8 year old tonight. I just don't think they have his meds right. He takes seroquel xr at 6 that is suppose to make him sleepy by 7 but no it just makes him frustrated and upset. He kept screaming and hitting me and his brothers tonight. Threw his homework and just got down right nasty. He couldn't sit still and his ticks and twitches are coming back. He just couldn't stop or didn't want to. I was afraid he was going to really hurt one of us and almost thought about calling for help but finally got him calmed down on my own. He is 100 lbs and when he gets angry that is a lot of force coming at me and really a lot going after a 40 lbs 5 year old and a 26 lb 2 year old. Just scares me when he gets like that. The Dr said the meds are making him anxious so they gave him another med to help with that which was appearing to work but no tonight he just seemed so out of control. We tried Abilify and he started talking of killing himself. He has been on Zyprexa for over a year and just gained weight with it. He was on Artane. He is on Concerta and tegretol as well during the day. I love my son but tonight was the first night I found myself so glad it was bed time, I just couldn't take much more I just wanted to cry and scream. Thank you for taking time to read this and let me vent. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 We all understand. I, for sure, know the experience and that place of fear and frustration. The drugs are not cure-alls by any means. So many times on lists I've read this. Was your son's behavior worse than this without drugs? We just tried my daughter on something for the terrible anxiety. It was the mildest, celexa I think it's called. It was a nightmare. It made her worse, and the only 'benefit' is that since we stopped it, she seems so much better by comparison! Here's something that really sets her off and it is cellphones and other wireless stuff. May there be something in the environment? Also lead in the system can cause violent behavior; most of the heavy metals do. Has he been tested for them? The autism treatment groups list is also very supportive and the parents very knowledgeable about both drug and non-drug aids, and experts on chelating. I have read on the Low Oxyalates list that Alka Seltzer Gold can be helpful because it alkalinizes. This is helpful for moods, body alkalinity. Again, You have my sympathy and a hug, Francine Speak with Him Thou for He hearest. Spirit with Spirit can speak. Closer is Love than breathing, Nearer than hands and feet. (with appreciation for Tennyson) Bad Night Really just need to vent to those that understand. Had a bad night with my 8 year old tonight. I just don't think they have his meds right. He takes seroquel xr at 6 that is suppose to make him sleepy by 7 but no it just makes him frustrated and upset. He kept screaming and hitting me and his brothers tonight. Threw his homework and just got down right nasty. He couldn't sit still and his ticks and twitches are coming back. He just couldn't stop or didn't want to. I was afraid he was going to really hurt one of us and almost thought about calling for help but finally got him calmed down on my own. He is 100 lbs and when he gets angry that is a lot of force coming at me and really a lot going after a 40 lbs 5 year old and a 26 lb 2 year old. Just scares me when he gets like that. The Dr said the meds are making him anxious so they gave him another med to help with that which was appearing to work but no tonight he just seemed so out of control. We tried Ab ilify and he started talking of killing himself. He has been on Zyprexa for over a year and just gained weight with it. He was on Artane. He is on Concerta and tegretol as well during the day. I love my son but tonight was the first night I found myself so glad it was bed time, I just couldn't take much more I just wanted to cry and scream. Thank you for taking time to read this and let me vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 We have tried a few different ones. Most of them either don't help or make matters worse. Off Meds though he is extremely violent, can't sleep, cries all the time and can't sit still. I could barely get him to leave the house before. We have since been doing therapy once a week and trying different meds. He was on Risperadol (sp?) for awhile and gained 40 lbs in 2 months but still wasn't sleeping. Abilify made him suicidal. Adderall made him even more violent especially when crashing. Everything seems to make his ticks and twitches more noticeable. Was doing melatonin but it didn't seem to help the sleeping thats why we turned to the Dr for help. He wouldn't go to sleep until 2-3 am usually (without meds) and then would be awake again around 6 am in a very horrible violent mood. For the safety of his brother we decided on looking into meds and anger therapy to see if anything could help. We also try to avoid artifical food colors, caffeine, to much sugary stuff and watch for other triggers that cause us problems. He goes back to the Dr in Jan but I get the feeling he will be going back sooner if he keeps up like he did last night because the Dr said it could be a reaction to the meds making him get worse again. He has nightterrors and nightmares all night sometimes even with meds but without he just never stops screaming. > > We all understand. I, for sure, know the experience and that place of fear and frustration. >  > The drugs are not cure-alls by any means. So many times on lists I've read this. Was your son's behavior worse than this without drugs? >  > We just tried my daughter on something for the terrible anxiety. It was the mildest, celexa I think it's called. It was a nightmare. It made her worse, and the only 'benefit' is that since we stopped it, she seems so much better by comparison! >  > Here's something that really sets her off and it is cellphones and other wireless stuff. May there be something in the environment? >  > Also lead in the system can cause violent behavior; most of the heavy metals do. Has he been tested for them? The autism treatment groups list is also very supportive and the parents very knowledgeable about both drug and non-drug aids, and experts on chelating. >  > I have read on the Low Oxyalates list that Alka Seltzer Gold can be helpful because it alkalinizes. This is helpful for moods, body alkalinity. >  > Again, You have my sympathy and a hug, > Francine > > > Speak with Him Thou for He hearest. > Spirit with Spirit can speak. > Closer is Love than breathing, > Nearer than hands and feet. > > (with appreciation for Tennyson) > > > Bad Night > >  Really just need to vent to those that understand. Had a bad night with my 8 year old tonight. I just don't think they have his meds right. He takes seroquel xr at 6 that is suppose to make him sleepy by 7 but no it just makes him frustrated and upset. He kept screaming and hitting me and his brothers tonight. Threw his homework and just got down right nasty. He couldn't sit still and his ticks and twitches are coming back. He just couldn't stop or didn't want to. I was afraid he was going to really hurt one of us and almost thought about calling for help but finally got him calmed down on my own. He is 100 lbs and when he gets angry that is a lot of force coming at me and really a lot going after a 40 lbs 5 year old and a 26 lb 2 year old. Just scares me when he gets like that. The Dr said the meds are making him anxious so they gave him another med to help with that which was appearing to work but no tonight he just seemed so out of control. We tried Ab ilify and he started talking of killing himself. He has been on Zyprexa for over a year and just gained weight with it. He was on Artane. He is on Concerta and tegretol as well during the day. I love my son but tonight was the first night I found myself so glad it was bed time, I just couldn't take much more I just wanted to cry and scream. Thank you for taking time to read this and let me vent. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 My son is 8 and has a history of terrible meltdowns, some lasting for hours, terrible temper with hitting and screaming. He and the principle at school were becoming close friends (not in a good way). We are now having good luck with Vyvanse in the morning and Straterra when he gets home from school. He is now doing wonderfully in school and is a lot calmer at home. Lesa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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