Reply to Anger/ODD help in No VA Stat

Forum Index » Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities

Reply to "Anger/ODD help in No VA Stat"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]I have been there, OP. You will find your way through. I would recommend a psychiatrist ASAP. The ones that take insurance often have long waiting lists, but there are many who don't take insurance who can get you in quicker. I don't know VA providers but hopefully you will get some recommendations here. (Or maybe the Keller Center has psychiatrists? I have read positive reviews on DCUM but am not familiar with their services.) Anxiety in teen boys often looks like anger. Your son is acting out because he is overwhelmed. (Whether by anxiety or something else.) You know your son best so make sure your psychiatrist listens to you as well as him.

I would not waste time with a therapist who doesn't seem like a good fit. I have spent thousands on therapy when I should have switched but it seemed like an overwhelming task to start over. Again, you will probably have better luck with a practice that doesn't take insurance. And make sure the therapist meets with you and your son separately. (Together is also fine, but there should be time for you and him to talk to the therapist alone.)

Finally, the advice I wish someone had given me - don't be angry with your son, even though it's a natural response to bad behavior. He is most likely not acting this way because he wants to. Continue to build your relationship with him, do things with him, show him that he is loved unconditionally and that you will do whatever it takes to get him feeling better and being successful at school and relationships and life.

It is overwhelming and hard but you can do this!
[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics