Right. This is just a rant, Be kind, please!

[Catnao]

My son, who has adhd and is usually medicated, but has has a week off the meds, has just hit me, kicked me, and drawn blood in my arm because he was frustrated with his homework. I want to cry.

His dad had it sorted within minutes of being home - son had calmed down by then - I am "Not staying calm enough" according to partner. :(

It's hard when being attacked to stay calm, although I admit I shouted at my son when he was being unreasonable.

My son has been very apologetic and has now calmed downand gone to bed.

Hope it all works out. I had years and years of physical attacks from my severely autistic son - even after he was medicated. I was permanently covered in bites and bruises.

Being calm does help, a lot. But it is much easier said than done when you are being pummelled. I found, at these times, it was often easier to remove myself from the situation and give him space to calm down (so long as ds was safe) rather than deal with a child when the red mist had descended.

It is hard though, isn't it manicbmc? I am finding it hard to sleep, just in case!! Thank you for help - if I can help you in any way let me know - I have met some great specialists.

Thank you all who replied for answers!

It is damn hard. Especially at around 10/11 when hormones rear their ugly head.

My ds goes to a residential school now. They have the staff to handle his meltdowns and he enjoys the routine.

Fingers crossed that the meds have no side effects.