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[quote=Anonymous]My middle school DS has high anxiety and many Asperger tendencies that often make his behavior difficult to manage, particularly when there is a break in schedule like this week.  He seems to be "worse" during these times.  He is on medication (and was in therapy until he refused) and things have improved, but this question is really more about me than my DS.

I struggle to control my anxiety and depression when he displays an outburst, rigidity and rude or insulting behavior.  It's such a shock when I work all day with people who treat me with respect, then come home and get treated the exact opposite.  I'm on meds and in therapy, which has helped to an extent, and the truth is that I too struggle with breaks in schedule like this week.  My DW says that I need to step back and don't let every little thing bother me or cause me to catastrophize about what his issues today means for the future.  Basically, I need to be less attentive (probably a better way to say that) to all the little things that annoy and upset me.  It shouldn't be that I'm happy only when he's happy, but I often fall into that way of thinking.

Does this make sense to anybody?  Also appreciate any insight from fellow dads.   [/quote]

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