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[quote=Anonymous]ADHD is highly inheritable, so your child probably has the same thing and that's why parenting is particularly difficult right now.

You both need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist and discuss treatment. You first, since as the parent overseeing family life, you need it most. Please understand that only a psychologist or psychiatrist can diagnose you. Only a psychiatrist can prescribe meds. Therapist are worthless in your situation, unless the doctor suggests behavioral modification techniques that a therapist can provide, in addition to meds. And then they'll recommend one. If the interests of time, narrow down your search to psychiatrists. It's one stop shop.

For now:

1. You can lead your child to his room WITHOUT opening your mouth. Try it.

2. Can you afford an out of pocket psychiatrist? I recommend Dr Jha in Rockville. Many years ago she saw my husband and charged less than $200 a visit.

3. Make a list of psychiatrists with their phone numbers. Go down the list and call them. Make the earliest appointment with each of them if possible. Write down next to their name when they'll take you. Then you call them all back and cancel all the appointments except the earliest one you could get.

We are an ADHD family, with my son being the most affected. I've done my share of yelling and throwing DS into his room. It all stopped when my husband finally came on board to medicate him in 5th grade. Now he's a senior in high school, and does well WITHOUT meds, because his brain has matured. My point is that this too shall pass and things will get better. But for now, you need to try meds and see if it helps.
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