We've 2 boys -the eldest is almost 12. Their dad moved out a month ago. Drink-related problems. Eldest is taking it v badly: has episodes p'haps 2ce a week of extreme aggression, verbal abuse, destructive - it can be so frightening and uncontrollable I've had to call the police. He's started seeing a therapist but just doesnt want to speak. Am doing all I can to hold it together, be calm, loving, supportive, keep strong, be open but its like walking on eggshells sometimes. Its exhausting and worrying. GPs not much use. I dont know if I should just stick with this approach for a month or so longer or whether I should be taking advice from a pediatric psychologist / psychiatrist. I've a feeling its also linked to onset adolescence and bursts of testosterone. Have tried to help him notice it coming, manage the anger when its there, but nothing is really working. I'd love to talk to anyone with similar or professional experience of what he's going through.
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Nearly 12 year old's reacting v badly to separation: Would love advice
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strugglingmum9 · 06/11/2012 21:40
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