Wow , I think our meds make us more agressive, all I could suggest is to try to think before you act and try to calm yourself so you aren't so agitatied.

I dont have any children but I do know that when life is getting unbearable , you just have no choice but to walk away and breathe. And try all over again. I f she has to sit in her room for a while it wont kill her. You have to stay well before you can be a good mom. You just need to learn to breathe and walk away .. good luck xooo . Dont let her make you sick. Just be strong and let her know your not takeing her shit and she needs to relax before mommy gets ill.

I over reacted in a store today in front of the parents, and I got the talk from my father.....I was a really bad girl. I feel so guilty. I don't know how to deal with guilt either.....I get so guilty then I revel in the guilty camp for a long time. Any suggestions?

There is no quick fix.

Counseling is what I'd suggest.

Good luck.

Definitely. A good anti-psychotic such as Seroquel.

THE most important factor beyond being loving of course, is consistency.

So just remember, whatever your plan of action, only choose that method/path if you can absolutely stick with it.

In the old days of Bedlam they put agitated patients in ice baths and it calmed them down. Something about all the blood going to the brain. It works - seriously.

LOL

More like shocked the shit out of 'em.

Supposed to help with depression I hear too though.

I just started Abilify, and am being cut cold turkey off of my geodon and I have had a raging headache and nausea all day long today because I haven't taken my geodon. I only take 15 mg of Abilify. I guess I was also tired, and I just lost my cool and acted very inappropriately. When I am tired I have no time for patience.....That's another fault I am so very bad at. I left the daughter stay up an hour later tonight as a treat because I felt so guilty plus I still can't calm down.

I am somewhat confused as to exactly what it is you want advice on. You have mentioned several things. Let me start by saying, it is never easy to raise children with or without this disorder. However, they need our guidance, consistency and love.If you truly believe she did something wrong that deserves consequences then that is what she should get. If you believe you over reacted because of your situation, then you definately need to explain that to her. No matter how young she is, she needs to know that it wasnt about her but about you and your mood at the time. You have to get over the guilt trip thing. Set parameters for yourself. Set rules for her. Tell her if she doesnt listen to you............this is what is going to happen. When she doesnt listen, say to her....."you know what the consequence is". Learn to control your emotions, no matter what, by putting coping skills in place. If you set parameters then you are less likely to explode at inopportune times. I know how difficult it is, I have been there over and over. I have four and all of them have tested my patience constantly. Through therapy over many years I have learned how to cope and not lash out unnecessarily. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you are learning and growing as you go. There is no handbook for parenting but I have to tell you that parenting classes through my church many years ago helped me tremendously. Whatever you do, dont punish her for something she has done and then take it away because you feel quilty, it sends a mixed signal. Unless of course you were totally in the wrong and she didnt do anything wrong. Sit and talk with her and tell her you are feeling aweful and you cannot control that right now. Assure her that you love her and she is a blessing in your life. Then take some time for you knowing you are a wonderful mom and you deserve the happiness you bring each other. Hugs

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My daughter has been doing the same thing lately she is about to turn ten. I have to take a step back and breath and try really hard to remember myself at her age and try to see what point of view shes comin from. Im divorced and it hit her real hard her dad is an ass barely see her or my son.And i think the problem is with him but im the one there.So hang in there and try to find out whats bothering her. Andrea

I am not sure what to tell you but I get angry with my 3 year old and always have. coming from an abusive family I think about things afterwards. I used to get so angry I would be close to shaking her. I have found that just walking away and giving myself time has helped. it hasnt been easy with my ocd but I have tried. good luck

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