5 year old acting out and peeing on floor.

[header_ralphs]

My 5 year old daughter just recently started this behavior. About two months ago her behavior changed, unable to sit still, be quiet and watch a movie, doesn't take naps, started writing/coloring on her walls, toys, tv etc. Constantly asks same question over and over again after being told yes or no. Just very impulsive and out of control.

Then just 2 weeks ago she pooped in her room. Not in her pants she actually picked out a spot in the corner took her underwear off pooped and used a toy to cover it. Then just got dressed like nothing happen. She did this during quite time (since she doesn't take a nap anymore). My husband spanked her and I cleaned up the mess. She hasn't pooped since.

However, 2 days later I smelled pee/urine in her room. I asked her very nicely did you have an accident in your bed or something she said no. I sniffed her bed, sniffed her dirty laundry etc. Couldn't find where the smell was coming from. Well, that was about a week and half ago. The smell has remained in her room and become stronger. I couldn't find out where it was coming from.

Today it was so bad I looked at her and said you have to tell me where the pee smell is coming from...she pointed to a corner in the room where her dresser almost meets the window. There was a pile of princess dolls there. I reached down to grab them...they were soaking wet! She wouldn't tell me how often she is peeing there, but from the smell and the how soaked the dolls are...it's a lot.

She gave some ridiculous excuse that she can't hold it when she takes a nap, which she doesn't even go to sleep and has been told she can go to the bathroom if she needs to. I have her go potty before laying down as well.

However, I discovered the pee today before nap...so it didn't happen during nap time today.

She obviously has enough time to pull her clothes off and go in her room so I'm not buying the I couldn't wait story. She isn't wetting her clothes.

Nothing dramatic has happened in our home, no changes, no family members moving, no pets dying...etc. I don't know what it is.

I will mention that my oldest daughter has severe ADHD and her symptoms and behavior problems came full circle at about 5, she never did these types of things though.

I'm wondering if my other's daughter impulsive behavior and peeing everywhere can be a form of ADHD.

IS that even a symptom of ADHD? (peeing where you aren't suppose to).

[Mom_sidney]

My five year old is currently doing the same thing this past week he has peed on his change jug on top of his pjs in the bath tub and in his hot wheels box I cannot figure it out and it's driving me nuts he has full accesss to the bathroom and knows better I need answers

[Sandman2]

   Basically, she is kind of the middle child.  I know that you really try to give equal attention.  But with a 2.5 year old and a 1.5 year old - you would have to be a magician to be able to do so.
   The reason I asked is that we do see numerous posts where something similar has happened.  Did you noticed I asked if the younger kids were between 1 and 3 - thats about when the other child starts to act up cause the youngest now take more attention.
   Having said all of that, the peeing is concerning.  Especially in her room corner.  I am guessing that the corner makes a convenient place to rest her back as compared to a side wall?  But why?
   It could be tied to ADHD.  She gets busy and doesn't remember till too late.  And then once she has gone - it she realizes she has screwed up and tries to hide it. But the toilet couldn't be too far away?   Does she go often during the day?  Any chance of a bladder infection?
    One thing worth trying is a set of books aimed at the 4 to 7 year old crowd.  They are meant to be read aloud to them (good me time).  the series is called "the way I feel" - you can find them here http://www.amazon.com/When-Feel-Angry-Way-Books/dp/0807588970/ref=pd_sim_b_1   and you can see more titles as you scroll down the page.
    The books give kids a way to express themselves and a common vocabulary that they and the parents can use.  I do think the books will help on some of the problems.   hopefully, others will add more ideas to this.
    

[header_ralphs]

I thought about stopping the naps several months ago, however, the Kindergarten teacher she will have this year (first year of school) does nap time around 1ish. Most of the time she will take a nap, she is tired, other times if she doesn't fall asleep I tell her she has to at least lay quitely and watch a movie. So I'm continuing it because it will be implemented in school.

She has not been in pre-school I have been a SAHM since the birth of my first daughter (9 years old old).

I do have a 2 1 /2 year old and 1 1/2 year old. I haven't given anyone one of them more attention than the other.  At least I try very hard to make sure I don't

I sit in the playroom and play with all of them, I also try to devote a little bit of time with each of them on a more one on one basis.  

Her relationship with her sister is normal I think, of course the older sister gets irritated with her, but for the most part they are really good friends.

Even if she is mad about something I don't understand the peeing in her room. I can understand maybe the misbehavior, not listening, coloring on her walls but to urinate in her room repeatedly. I was wondering if that impulsive behavior is attributed to her ADHD, or if something else is going on.

She knows what she is doing is wrong, she hides it by placing dolls on top of it.

[Sandman2]

   Good questions by margy.   I usually feel that things that come on suddenly do so for a reason.  While you said that there were no new family members.  How about a child between 1 and 3 that is suddenly taking more time/attention then normal?  Had she been in preschool and did that end about two months ago?
   In answer to your other question.  Kids with ADHD are 4 times likely to have wetting accidents then non ADHDers.  See this link. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/752076?src=nl_topic
    If you do have any other ADHD questions - I also monitor the ADHD forum - http://www.medhelp.org/forums/ADD---ADHD/show/175.
    Feel free to post over there if you have any more questions dealing with ADHD.  Hope we can help.

[Tmengor]

I just caught my son doing this this past week. I have no idea wether to think that maybe it is adhd or if something else is the matter.

[margypops]

May I ask why a 5 yrear old takes a nap , does she want to ?She sounds upset by something,does she get on okay with her older sister ? Does she do this at school or is it only at home ?