Any words of wisdom?

What really bothers me is how these outbursts bother everyone in the family. Not only upsetting the parents, but his siblings as well. I know in a couple hours he calms down and is really sorry for the things he said etc. It's always like this but the scene that plays out and everything that happens is so gut renching. To be honest, it makes my stomach hurt every time it happens.

Does anyone have any words of wisdom????

How old is he?

Maybe when he is calm you could discuss why was he so angry. He may have legitimate issues to deal with just like any child in a divorce.

Gloria

Gloria

I have a son who is bipolar, and he had episodes, but, only at home.

He is on an antipsychotic, and it has really helped him. He still has anger, too. We help him, but setting limits with him, and expect him to treat others with respect. He has meds, and a PSR worker, and is starting therapy. I think it's really important to have both meds, and therapy.The meds help to calm the symptoms, and the therapy helps with people learn how to deal with their emotions, and learn how to express them in a healthy way.

I also agree with sitting him down, and asking him why he is so angry at his dad. I sit all of my kids down when, they are having issues, so, they can learn to talk about stuff that is bothering them. This also builds trust, and helps them feel safe.

I have given my son a notebook to journal with. I talk to him about my bipolar, and what, I do to manage it. I have also shown him what I have learned on the internet. There are support groups for parents of children with bipolar online, too.

Hang in there.

The odd part of this, after the weekend with his Dad, he will come home and state what a good time he had. I'm not sure what set him off, other than he wanted to stay home (with me) and make a catapult. His Dad agreed to help him and I thought it would be a wonderful Dad/son project. Just when I think things will be normal....an explosion comes from out of the blue.

Life is not always calm and predictable whether a child is bipolar or not. It might be something to talk to the therapist about. Do any of your other children have outbursts? Or is he an only child?

or fear.

Gloria

Morning Glory - I do appreciate the opinion, my ex and I agreed to make the exchanges as positive as possible with hugs, kisses and smiles for the kids and respect towards each other. I don't allow any bad mouthing of their dad or step mom. It's just not acceptable.

Thanks for the input ladies!

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