So this is not going to be a quick fix. We had an appointment with the therapist the other day and basically in a nutshell: we are using meds with the least resistance meaning,low dose,low side effects. There are drugs out there to help us but, it may take some trial and error before we find the perfect one AND this is going to go on through middle and high school.
The therapist is pretty sure that much of his anxiety,aggression,etc. is due to the fact that #1 he is becoming aware of his differences amongst his peers. #2 Puberty. There is a connection in his brain that isn't connecting when it comes to his emotions and reality. He doesn't know what to do with his emotions and he can't articulate his feelings. Imagine being in a country where you don't speak the language. You are trying to fit in but because you can't speak the language,you don't. Everyone is very pleasant but you are not a part of the group. That is how I imagine it must feel for C,in a way. As adults,we know how to handle our feelings of loneliness and any other emotion for that matter. With him,you have to remember that even though he is 11,his mind is more like 7 or 8.
So,finding a way to make it through these teenage years is going to be challenging. But,I feel up to the task!
I also need to change my perspective on things from time to time and stop feeling sorry for myself. A little boy in the community where I teach was just diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He is 4. My heart goes out to this family and the devastation they are facing. I am lucky,my kids are here with me and growing. Even though C is causing some hiccups in our family dynamics,he is mostly a sweet,kind,sensitive,funny boy. You really can't help but love him when you meet him. And for that,I am grateful!
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