Hi, I'm new here but not sure where to go for some help and guidance.,
my DS, 7, is struggling. He holds it together at school but has major meltdowns at home most days. He throws things, lashes out, threatens to jump off his bunk bed and gets really distraught. Triggers can be bedtime, getting dressed, leaving the house, or something his 5yr old brother says. He loves swimming but we never get to a lesson without a meltdown first and twice last week he bolted down the road when confronted with something outside our usual plans.. Usually directed at me or my husband but increasingly at our 5 year old too - our 2 year old thankfully doesn't get that reaction.
School have been great and identified he is really anxious, particularly about friendships but he is really well liked and has a good group of friends. We have seen the GP on school's advice and are now on a 8wk waiting list for an appointment with the community paediatrician.
I have been in denial I think but the school and GPs reaction made me realise this is quite serious. I'm in tears all the time because I don't know what this means. What happens next or how to help him.
Any advice on coping strategies or anything we should or shouldn't do while waiting for the appointment would be so appreciated.
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Nineveh · 24/02/2017 17:44
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