So my step son has been given dexamphetamine for his behaviour issues yes I'm the one who wrote about him punching n kicking and putting holes in the walls.
I would like to know as today was day one on them which I didn't expect a big change which is fine but it seamed come 530pm he totally changed into and aggressive monster complain about food so I made something else no big deal then he rolled around and spilt it I cleaned it and reminded him to sit still got sworn at so reminded him we don't swear in this house it continues I removed him and things got physical scratching kicking punching spitting both at me and the house to the point I wanted to walk n not come back my 6 and half yr old just sitting their not knowing what to do I smack my step son yes I know it should happen but I was smacked and have great respect for my parents and I know to walk away.
My question is is it possible this is a side effect of the drug or comming off it ??? He has always had rages of anger but tonight was different it was on going help I don't know what else to try or were to go partner only just got work again and it's nights so he's not here from 5pm
Last night I had no issues he had manners and was fine a normal child I really can't say what started it tonight
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You should talk to your child's doctor, it's possible that it's the effect of the tablet wearing off. But there are plenty of changes they can do to help prevent this, so communicating with prescribing doctor is important. They can change how much is given (give smaller doses spread out through out the day etc, lots of options).
So please don't give up or loose hope yet.
there are also other meds that work in the same or similar ways that work for some kids better etc.
but you need to communicate with prescribing doctor.
I debated whether to comment, being the one that just jumps on the 'smacked him' but honestly I think it's a big contributing factor to the escalation tonight. You were smacked by your parents not anybody else definitely not step parent. And because it didn't harm you doesn't mean all kids respond the same. This kids medicated and violent and aggressive, I just have to say to reconsider the smacking and I hope you can get help with what actions and at strategies you can use in the situation. It's definitely not on to have you and your son in that situation without a course of action.
I don't smack all the time but after every day being verbally and now physically abused by him I just didn't know what to do and I'm still at a loss I feel I want to end the whole relationship with his father and him all because of this as its way to hard and I'm never going to get respect and I want to protect my son from being in a shit situation like it's been as well but really love my partner but I'm resenting his son due to behaviour and him due to stuff not getting done but maybe I should back off just lost at what to do
You say no respect, Is it a coincidence that your partner goes to work and he kicks off at same time? Although, as per below comment I've heard about meds wearing off and heard people say to talk to paed they can split the dose throughout the day and other techniques. Id want my partner to look after him if he's that bad, even if it meant finding a different job. I sympathise with you i hope somebody can offer the help you need
I dont agree with the smacking i use to smack mu son he is adhd a asperges tendencies. It never works it teachers them well if mym can hit me i can hit. I use to think its aload of crap but its true. The medication has worn off thats why he is acting like that every child is like that at the end of the day. I would speak to ur ped they should give you techniques to help with him