tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post6997484821599894005..comments2023-12-10T07:27:17.914-05:00Comments on Never a Dull Moment: Timing my MeltdownsClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057662343562530495noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-34961953905201070262010-05-29T23:48:32.142-05:002010-05-29T23:48:32.142-05:00If it makes you feel any better, I put time limits...If it makes you feel any better, I put time limits on my meltdowns once I settle down enough. I also have to go back and apologize for flipping out occaisionly. I have a hard time walking away for kids who are basicly adults trying to over rule me.Marcellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596599023713256313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-68242085218990108162010-05-29T18:16:17.775-05:002010-05-29T18:16:17.775-05:00I'm sorry you had such a crappy morning. A dru...I'm sorry you had such a crappy morning. A drug test sounds like a good idea, at least to confirm whether the information you got is true or not. How reliable the OTC drug test are I don't know; I've heard conflicting things, especially if the testee is on medication of any kind, including some non[prescription stuff for hay fever.<br />As for "controlling it," as you put it, you really can't. The best you can do is set limits declaring what you will and will not tolerate and stick to it. I've been told that Nar-Anon is very helpful for the loved ones of drug abusers but I don't have any personal experience. All I can say is I'm sorry.Miz Kizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650747741395559803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-76427310889653743662010-05-29T16:23:43.363-05:002010-05-29T16:23:43.363-05:00I guess I don't get why it's such a big de...I guess I don't get why it's such a big deal for us to have our own meltdowns...I do all the time. Not in front of the kids, of course, but I cry, I curse, I throw things all as an avenue of venting my own frustrations...I don't think it means someone is stronger if they don't give in once in a while. :D Hang in there! You do amazing work and you are an amazing momma!!p~Dinahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473448768301577048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-75415119736500201202010-05-29T15:04:38.936-05:002010-05-29T15:04:38.936-05:00I know the feeling- knowing just how long you can ...I know the feeling- knowing just how long you can afford to meltdown before your meltdown starts making everything worse. {{{Hugs}}}GB's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866513131959998883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-29951130286915876122010-05-29T12:13:38.159-05:002010-05-29T12:13:38.159-05:00We did that "call the police route" and ...We did that "call the police route" and we saw where it led our kids. Residential treatment did not help them, it simply introduced them to a network of people who they could later run around with and taught them things they did not need to learn.<br /><br />This child is controllable at home. He hit me, but it wasn't with the intent to seriously injure me. He lives right on the edge of needing me to call the police, but he knows he hasn't pushed it to the limit. He has grown up knowing where our limits are. <br /><br />And I'm fine now. I told you, I time my meltdowns. I'm actually feeling quite good at the moment.<br /><br />odd, huh?Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057662343562530495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11190188.post-76973206696024617772010-05-29T12:04:54.713-05:002010-05-29T12:04:54.713-05:00I am sorry things are going so poorly at the momen...I am sorry things are going so poorly at the moment. I do wonder, though, why did you not call police when your child punched you?<br /><br />I'm not passing judgment -- I'm just curious. We've had problems with our daughter becoming violent and attacking us. At this point, she's going away to a summer boot camp in the hopes that it will improve her behavior.<br /><br />Once she gets back, any hitting will be met with a swift call to 911.FosterAbbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431773317761777407noreply@blogger.com