Tiredmomma

I hear a lot of the same things my now 26 year old did and felt at 10.

He was finally diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder, not saying
this is what your son has.

But it was a continuous battle, and started with the anxiety, wanting
to sleep many hours in a evening. But he wasn't hard to get up.
He would feel from one end to the other. And I would say now looking
back, because I didn't have the information I do know.

That he was very early in the sexual side too. Exactly how you are saying.
But he also wanted friends, and to do things with others all the time.

Luckily he had a group of friends that understood and could stay by his
side for most of the time. Once he found them, some weren't good choices,
I just made sure I knew where he was.


From around 10 till 16, his aggressive side, anger, and explosive side got lots worse. I didn't honestly realize it was explosive till 16.

We had been through all types of help, and a couple of psychiatrist that knew nothing. He was sent to a boys residential school, by our county when he
got in trouble. And it was determined there was a problem, that wasn't in his control. Thankfully I had good records. So make sure no matter why you keep good records.

And a psychiatrist that said, she could diagnose Bipolar in a child for a year.
Said, I can treat him for intermittent explosive disorder, which we use the same medications. Or at least she started with Depakote ER.

Luckily we found our answer, and our doctor for about 5 years. I had the court order him to stay there, till she retired.

Donna

P.s. Sorry for the soap box, if you need a ear, I have one.