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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have a young child who is clearly on the spectrum or ADHD, but too young for a neuropsyche at this time. I am not cut out for this - the emotional outbursts, dysregulation, full blown tantrums in public inappropriate for their age, stimming behaviors, extreme lack of focus, etc. It has made me depressed, I'm constantly cursing under my breath, and I no longer have a sense of happiness when I'm in my home. I'm anxious for the next blow-up or meltdown. My spouse is much more patient, but I'm really not handling it well. The only time I'm at ease is when I go to work.

Is there someone I can speak with or resources to read to get a handle on this? Kid is getting therapies in school and from a private practice. But I need better tools to cope with this. None of our friends are dealing with this (either childless or have easy-going kids), so they are not a good sounding board.

I literally cannot imagine dealing with this for the rest of my life. It depresses the hell out of me to know that I will be dealing with a teenager with these issues. [/quote]

OP I read this and started to cry--it is such a lonely place to be.  I haven't been on DCUM in years (i have a teen) and was going to post something similar.  I can't keep living this miserable life.  I want to run away/escape.  And I'm not being social bc I feel so disconnected from friends--one even said, "aren't those just typical teen issues?"  and a month later DC got admitted to a PHP.  people not familiar with SN kids are well meaning, but so clueless.  which makes me further isolate.  None of which is good for my teen.  my ex/his dad died a few years ago and was my only family in the area.  I love my job and where i live. but every day i think about moving closer to family.

I've read through the entire thread and will sign up for the parent child journey weekly call.  I know I need connection to others dealing with these kinds of pressures.  And i need a new therapist who works with SN families.   my dream would be a temporary boarding school/facility to give me a break.  ha--if anyone knows of one, please share!

any other suggestions for connecting with other SN families?  and thank you to everyone who has shared such kindness in response to OP's post--just reading this thread has made me feel less alone.[/quote]

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