Hello fellow parents of reddit. I need some advice and direction.I am at the end of my rope with my son (6.) He was recently diagnosed as ADHD combined type with ODD, but isn't currently on any medication. We have not started any kind of therapy or intervention, and I'm completely lost as to where to even begin.Today he tried to kill our cat by suffocation. He frequently lashes out on his little brother, going so far as to leave bad scratches. Little brother has now experienced potty training regression and frequently wets himself. I feel torn in all directions, as I battle severe depression and anxiety, as well as am physically disabled. I find I have to monitor every little thing that my son does, as if he was an infant. He was suspended once from his old school for hitting his teachers and other children. He is violent, destructive and full of rage.My discipline style isn't terribly consistent. When I'm having a good day it's easy for me to be the adult, to be the calm in his storm. I can speak sternly without raising my voice. On the bad days (like today) I find myself getting caught up in his whirlwind and have yelled far more than I ever want to. I know this is detrimental, but I feel so.. overwhelmed, it's hard not to react like a toddler.I'm so exhausted and I can't stop crying. I find myself resenting ever having him. I don't really like him. I love him and feel responsible to care for him, obviously, but I don't really like him. He blames me for every violent thing that he does. How did I mess up so badly? via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2anXkZb
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