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Lglover1983 July 28, 2009
Lglover1983
My 6 year old has ADHD and O.D.D he has issues with pooping and peeing in his room digging holes in his room and distroying everything he gets his hands on. Time out doesn't work nothing seems to work. He burns holes in the carpet we hide all lighters and matches but he still seems to find them. I need help/
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PrettyFlowers
PrettyFlowers July 28, 2009
Seriously, please talk to your pediatrician for the best advice on what may be wrong. This sounds like a greater problem, and I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. Look up problematic behaviors in children on www.pubmed.gov

Please get help medically for your child because this sounds alarming, and very concerning. Not only is this causing stress on you ( I imagine so) but also on your family I am sure. Take the necessary steps NOW to seek medical help, by having your child properly diagnosed, and finding out what treatment plan will work best for your child and your family together. Treatment plans do not have to include medications sometimes. If it is possible, see if you can seek help from (1) your pediatrician (2) support groups and (3) go to a Medical Center for Children's Health, to make sure your child is not exposed to an environmental hazard of any kind that is triggering these types of actions and emotions. Good luck!

Children need A LOT of attention, patience and most of all understanding, and love. Calm down, count to ten, leave the room, and then come back, and tell yourself to be calm and try as hard as you can to reach out to your child and show your child you understand and you care no matter what. Try to determine where the problem is rooted, and work from there, little by little till you get help from a medical professional.
teachukid
teachukid July 28, 2009
Your son seems to need more intense medical help than he is receiving. This situation is beyond the frustration level. Setting fires is putting you and your family in immediate danger. Has he been seen by by a neurologist ?

Try contacting your nearest University Hospital or Children's hospital. In Southern California I know UCLA , Loma Linda University and University of Irvine all have specialized care for pediatric mental health.
Is it possible that your son's medication is making his symptoms worse or that your son may be bipolar? Although he is very young for such a diagnosis, it could explain some of the exteme behaviors you are describing.

You might try going to www.webmd.com and typing in ADHD and bipolar/children.

Bless you and don't give up. There is help!

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