please help

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

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

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.

[rasher]

My brother in law has biploar disorder

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

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.