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[quote=Anonymous]15:40 here.  What you're describing is classic.   Trying to pretend nothing happened or nothing is wrong (hoping that it will go away) and then feeling so negatively about himself.   We, too, have NEVER called or implied that my DS is stupid.  We use positive discipline so he frequently hears what he does right and not what he does wrong.  We talk about poor choices, not bad kids.  Still, he's so very hard on himself.  Is it any wonder that anxiety and depression are fequently comorbid with ADHD?   It's heartbreaking.  Not only do I see it in my DSs, I can see how it manifests itself in adulthood.  My DH was diagnosed with ADHD after my oldest (age eight) was diagnosed.  It's been very painful at times for my DH because he can really see himself in DS and now better understands why his self-esteem is so battered and his fear of upsetting me.

I agree with the PP that this would be a really good time to get a professional assessment.  And, take heart!  There is a lot of support available for your DS and you![/quote]

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