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coff33pot · 11/08/2012 19:05

Between my DS being attacked in "fun" by a dog, being ridiculed, trying to make my family see that continuous punisment wont work but they are so hurt with things getting destroyed, broken and DS taking up all my time. He is melting down every day because I just cannot get enough excercise into him, the family wont be involved even though I have pleaded that 20 mins of their time each would help him learn that they want to play with him. Trying to form a job list for him to do to earn money to pay back what he took from his sisters (actually it was the other boy who told him too but thats beside the point he still took it even though he openly told me so) but trying to tell them all that they can earn pocket money each weekend and DS can have a wallet of his own. But during the week for every little job (or good deed even as much as opening a door nicely will earn him 20p to give to his sisters to pay back.

In two secs DS has gone from giving his sister his entire penny collection to start off to turning my house upside down saying he hates his life.

Meanwhile I have just taken DDs heart monitor back yesterday, she has had her MRI scan and waiting results. She has lost so much weight and I have seen her eating but in amongst them fighting I have left the house to collect something for DH and told them all to fight it out amongst themselves and if they are alive by the time I get home then that is a bonus :(

I cant get my paper work done and my business is failing. Try explaining all that is going on to VAT people and no wonder they think you are spinning a yarn from hell I would think that too if it wasnt all happening to me.

I see DH and cant speak for wanting to cry buy a coffee and just sit in the car. I get a text then from eldest DD telling me how much she loves me and its not good news but its a good start as she is being honest with herself, doesnt want to talk about it just admitting it to us is her first step that she has anorexia.

I drove around and put chasing cars on loud to shut out my thoughts this was mine and my uncles song when he was ill. It was his birthday 2 days ago and hes been gone 4 years this year. I miss him he was my best friend. I drove and for a split second I went straight for the front of a bus. The bus missed me and carried on going I assume he thought I was a mad holidaymaker trying to park on the other side of the road.

I feel stupid, selfish, tired, scared, useless and fucking lonely right now

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PipinJo · 18/08/2012 21:53

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mariammariam · 18/08/2012 23:37

Coff, you can ring the dr on Monday, and say you're worried re the abnormal MRI plus dd has lost loads of weight in no time, she can't eat but is drinking well. They might well agree an emergency prescription for high-calorie supplements. If they say no, ask for an emergency appointment with the community dietician and she can authorise supplements if they're suitable.

Some of the flavours are lovely, others are disgusting so if they agree to try it, ask for mixed flavours and see which she gets on with (personally I would only rate Ensure Juce style, but then I usually hate milky-style drinks)

coff33pot · 19/08/2012 00:30

Thanks guys and thanks for the links pipinjo :) She is having counselling but tbh going through the tests, video recordings and everything to be let down by the system well......its going to take more than talking sadly but its a start.

Thanks maria for the advice. I will ring them on Monday and ask about it. If not I have found a link that sells the Ensure Juce you mention (she hates milky stuff too) so if I have no joy I will order some anyway as they do next day del.

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EllenJaneisnotmyname · 19/08/2012 22:22

Oh, coff33, can't believe I missed this. I was visiting my friend last week (as you know) and I really wasn't keeping up with MN. I'm so sorry things have been so tough and I really wish I'd spoken to your DH in the shop. Sad

I hope the meds continue to improve things for your DS, it would be great if he could start his new school with a bit of an advantage.

Your poor DD, I remember when she was attacked and I'm so sorry the scumbag hasn't got his just desserts. You have been so strong supporting your DD1 and your DS. It's little wonder you are struggling yourself. You are so generous with your support for others, I can only hope that you can take some comfort from this 'nest of vipers' on MN SN.

((((hugs)))) and honks from me.

PS, my mum had been prescribed Fortijuice and Fortisip (milky, not so nice) which sounds similar to Ensure, but Ensure may be better?

anniebear · 19/08/2012 22:29

sending you lots of hugs, xxx

starfish71 · 19/08/2012 22:33

Think of you coff, hope you and yours doing ok today xxx

coff33pot · 19/08/2012 23:37

Thanks all. Its ok Ellen I hope you and the boys enjoyed your break, HOWEVER I seemed to remember you owed me a coffee for my birthday LOL Grin

DS meds seem to be affecting his sleep a bit in the sense he was up at 3.30am this morning! but nevertheless he was bright as a button and had a nap at about 4ish this afternoon. He has been more tearful which is unusual as he rarely ever cries at all. But I dont think its a bad thing as instead of getting angry he is actually telling me what he is upset about or what is unfair which is a huge achievement. I still have to reason softly with him and get through the rigidness of his repetitive argument but compared to losing it and locking himself away he is SITTING with his head in his hands and talking so if he can do this at home then hopefully the same will happen in school. I am hoping that maybe I will now find out exactly what is making him anxious over the holidays that I havent worked out with event diaries beforehand and so have a head start on improving things for him :)

Birthday today and had a "Super Mum" badge from DS and DD so wore that to work. My sister kept embarrassing me by ringing and singing happy birthday and shouting out to the customers on the answer phone to join in LOL! She is a nightmare :) and eldest DD turned up with a afternoon cream tea all plated up as a surprise so that was nice :) Home now and I have a roast in the oven but I think I am going to sleep instead! Tomorrow is another day as we say x

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hazeyjane · 20/08/2012 08:12

I hadn't really seen this thread, so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time.

I just saw on Justa's thread that it was your birthday yesterday. Happy birthday - hope you had a good day.

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