Parents of Children with ADHD Support Group

I know what you are going through. My son was the same way last year but he was destructive towards himself. He would bang his head on things and bite/hit himself. He started doing those things when he was about 3 years old. On the preschool bus, they had to restrain him because he would bang his head on the window. I finally had to pull him off the bus and drive him there. It was awful! When Luke was in therapy, they would do different techniques with him like tkae a deep breathe in throught the nose and out through the mouth. Also, when he would get mad, I would give him paper to rip up. That worked a little bit. Does he like to draw? If he does, see if he can focus on drawing pictures when he gets mad. tell him to draw how he feels. I hope that some of these things work. Just remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you need anyone to talk to or to vent to, I am here. I hope you have a good night.

I am sorry things have been so tough for you and others here on DailyStrength. My daughter is ADHD too but not as destructive as most. When she gets mad, she will occasionally draw on furniture or the walls but luckily for me that is not major. I am new to DailyStrength but I am finding a little comfort in reading the journals and realizing that I am not alone. I have been so majorly depressed and riddled with guilt that I have had a hard time getting motivated at all lately. I hope you find some relief by reading some of our stories and feel free to write to us.