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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
please help
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
please help
by rasher, Feb 19, 2008 12:22PM
Ever since i can remember my son has been out of control. He is 8 now and it seems to be getting really really bad. I have come to the stage now where i just can't handle him anymore. He throws temper tantrums, trys to kill himself by choking his neck,he calls me and his Father really bad names curse's a lot,kicks me hits me ,say's he wishes we where dead ,the list goes on.
I just need someone to please tell me what to do with him,or do i need to take him to c someone.
Please help
I just need someone to please tell me what to do with him,or do i need to take him to c someone.
Please help
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 19, 2008 04:22PM
, Feb 19, 2008 04:22PM
This behavior is extreme and invites professional intervention. It would be irresponsible of me to suggest you attempt to manage this situation alone at home. Arrange an evaluation with a cclinical psychologist or other pediatric menatl health professional as soon as possible. Is there a family history of mood disorder (depression or biploar disorder)? It is very likely your son displays a biologically-based emotional disorder.
Member Comments (3)
by rasher, Feb 19, 2008 04:31PM
My brother in law has biploar disorder
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 20, 2008 05:17AM
, Feb 20, 2008 05:17AM
The fact that there is a family history of mood disorder places your son in at at-risk category for displaying such a condition, and his symptoms indicate that this might well be the case.
