dancingtongue · 80-89, M
The objective was to find all the root causes of the problems you saw in your daughter, and it sounds like through a wonderful partner in Joel and a very good neurologist you have. Kudos to them, and to you for stepping back from your anger, and forgiving Joel. I had a somewhat similar experience, yet different and unresolved--at the time--outcome.
The teachers at school were concerned because my youngest son was so quiet, and recommended family counseling. (Side note: Susan Caine's book Quiet is a marvelous discussion on why we as a society have gone from seeing quiet as a strength as in the strong, silent type and now see it as a problem in a world of hyper extroverts.)
The four of us -- my wife, and two sons -- went to family counseling. At the end, the psychologist -- who had been observing all of us -- said the problem wasn't our youngest son, but the older one. That the younger son observed what his 7 years older brother did, saw what trouble it got him into, and rightly chose to avoid that kind of behavior. Psychologist recommended ongoing family counseling with the older son, not the younger.
Oldest son was a teen; absolutely refused to go or accept any responsibility for his actions. Took years and some traumatic experiences for him to turn his life around, and rebuild bridges with the entire family. Point being, you are at least thinking and considering your role in the problems your daughter is exhibiting. Kudos to you.
The teachers at school were concerned because my youngest son was so quiet, and recommended family counseling. (Side note: Susan Caine's book Quiet is a marvelous discussion on why we as a society have gone from seeing quiet as a strength as in the strong, silent type and now see it as a problem in a world of hyper extroverts.)
The four of us -- my wife, and two sons -- went to family counseling. At the end, the psychologist -- who had been observing all of us -- said the problem wasn't our youngest son, but the older one. That the younger son observed what his 7 years older brother did, saw what trouble it got him into, and rightly chose to avoid that kind of behavior. Psychologist recommended ongoing family counseling with the older son, not the younger.
Oldest son was a teen; absolutely refused to go or accept any responsibility for his actions. Took years and some traumatic experiences for him to turn his life around, and rebuild bridges with the entire family. Point being, you are at least thinking and considering your role in the problems your daughter is exhibiting. Kudos to you.
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@dancingtongue yeah I was upset at first but what can this hurt. Maybe she can help me cope and deal with my outbursts and tics in a better way. She said she can help us both. It's just one more doctor I have to see now.
Sounds like you’ve chosen a fantastic doctor. And even if you’re not currently able to feel that you deserve to take care of your own needs, then at least try to remember that a healthier father is so very important in raising a healthier child. What you’re all going through is extremely difficult but the loving, supportive family you and Joel have created will go a long way in conquering whatever challenges you’ll face.
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@OlderSometimesWiser if you asked me yesterday I would of said no but you are right. I think I have found a good neurologist. I haven't seen one in years. I just always felt well this is it, you just have to deal with these tics on your own. There's no cure , I can't control them so suck it up.
We're seeing her next week so we'll see how it goes
We're seeing her next week so we'll see how it goes
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@geoam1 I was in the moment and left blindsided. I just felt it took away the focus on our daughter. But I know it didn't.
Poppies · 61-69, F
You absolutely do matter. If there is a possibility you could be better, you should explore it! And it would be a good example for your daughter.
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@Poppies I know I do but I just feel everyone else matters more. It's not a good way of thinking and I've struggled with it most my life. I've never had some like Joel that loves me and is fighting for me.
I didn't stay mad at him to long. How could I he's the first person to try and help me.
I didn't stay mad at him to long. How could I he's the first person to try and help me.
Poppies · 61-69, F
@Cigarguy101 you are a wonderful family!
YoMomma · 41-45
🙂 i’m sure you appreciate it over all 🙂
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@YoMomma I will, I do
Poppies · 61-69, F
What does your daughter know about why she went to this doctor?
Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@Poppies yes of course she knew why she went.