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Child causing to me drink

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TakingTimes · 25/07/2025 12:56

So ashamed to admit this but DS is 4 and autistic and has adhd. I have never felt hard work like this. Need help

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TakingTimes · 25/07/2025 13:09

I was 20 when I had my first and 25 when I had second. Sometimes I wish I hadn’t bothered. Love them both to bits but what’s the point. Parents always side with DH. What do I do

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TakingTimes · 25/07/2025 13:07

I see no way out of this. I either get fatter or drink more. Urgh I can’t be arsed

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TakingTimes · 25/07/2025 13:05

@Hankunamatata I’m already fat as fuck. Jumped from a size 10 to 18. My life is shit

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Hankunamatata · 25/07/2025 13:04

Been there and got the t shirt. Drinking was a no go but food became a comfort.

Medication for adhd at 6 for kids was game changer.

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TakingTimes · 25/07/2025 13:02

@EmeraldShamrock000 No I feel as if I’ve tried everything

@Dontthink Yes there’s nothing they can do. I have a lot of things around me I can take him to but he’s just not interested and just runs off. Have his dad here but he’s not much help.

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Dontthink · 25/07/2025 13:00

Drinking won’t help. You need respite. Firstly have you looked at your local SEND offer from your council?
Are there any events that you could take them to from there?
What support do you have at home?
Are they on any medication for sleep such as melatonin?
Do they have a special interest?

EmeraldShamrock000 · 25/07/2025 12:58

Have you any outside help that can give you a break.
If he's not sleeping melatonin works well.

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