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Hyper child

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wishingstaar12 · 15/02/2025 17:20

I was just looking for some advice. My DD who has just turned 5 is extremely hyper. All.the.time. she also climbs on things or jumps off things and hurts herself, she also likes to cut her toys to bits. (She has craft scissors that are designed for children but still manages to cut things up) I've taken the scissors away now but she has started pulling heads of dolls and pulling stuffing out her teddies. She never runs out of energy. Ever. She also wakes up a few times in the night and won't settle unless I'm there. I am a single mother and I live with ADHD and depression and anxiety. I also have another DD age 12. I feel bad for her because she is always getting harassed and she gets so annoyed with her little sister. I should say that my 5 year old is such a loving kind caring little girl, she is full of hugs and always wants to care of me and my other DD but the fact that she just never stops is exhausting. I don't know if ADHD is hereditary but I really don't want to go down that road of trying to get a diagnosis. I really just want some advice on how to cope with this and to try and make it easier for her without constant telling her to calm down, I feel bad always saying it. I do keep her busy, we play games and read books and go out for walks, but she doesn't have a good concentration span so she gets bored very easily. I'm just trying my best but would love some advice. Thank you x

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BarkLife · 16/02/2025 02:35

Yes ADHD is hereditary, and is treatable. It would be unfair on your DD not to investigate it and, ultimately, medicate.

wishingstaar12 · 16/02/2025 03:31

BarkLife · 16/02/2025 02:35

Yes ADHD is hereditary, and is treatable. It would be unfair on your DD not to investigate it and, ultimately, medicate.

It took me years to get my diagnosis as an adult. I don't see them being keen on diagnosing a 5 year old. The school have not got any concerns when she is there so I don't think they would even take me seriously.

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stayathomer · 16/02/2025 03:47

Can you play games with her that are more about getting her to sit for a bit longer, or to focus more eg just throwing and catching, and get her into doing eg art and things that require her to focus a little longer? I’d agree you have to look into getting her diagnosed and it’s probably easier as a child but for now just concentrate on getting things calmer. Also she sounds lovely! 💖

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GildedRage · 16/02/2025 06:01

organized sports especially those with early am practice helps.
swim club will often have 6am training times.
stationary bike or treadmill.
bike or jog to school.
mini trampoline.
dance video games or boxing.
sitting isn’t the answer for the hyperactive types.

verycloakanddaggers · 16/02/2025 06:07

I really don't want to go down that road of trying to get a diagnosis This needs a rethink.

Start the process now, get the help she needs.

It took me years to get my diagnosis as an adult. I don't see them being keen on diagnosing a 5 year old. The school have not got any concerns when she is there so I don't think they would even take me seriously. Speak to school and the GP, get the ball rolling.

Yourethebeerthief · 16/02/2025 06:59

Why wouldn't you want to get a diagnosis for your child?

You would get medical help, advice on how to deal with adhd in children which you don't currently have, and support for her in school.

BarkLife · 16/02/2025 07:46

wishingstaar12 · 16/02/2025 03:31

It took me years to get my diagnosis as an adult. I don't see them being keen on diagnosing a 5 year old. The school have not got any concerns when she is there so I don't think they would even take me seriously.

School don’t have concerns because girls mask, even at 5 years old. The questionnaire for school is designed to pick up on all types of ADHD (hyperactive/inattentive/combined).

Ask GP about Right to Choose for ADHD assessment, the waiting list is much shorter.

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