Screaming rage!!

[GoodTimes]

My son, 8 years, has Aspergers.. and when something frustrates hims (which can be many things).. he screams at the top of his lungs and is in a rage! He is so frustrated! He will hit me, my wife, or whoever he disagrees with - the violence is terrible. This creates a massive, and unbearable stress on me and our whole family. What to do. We are exhausted and incredibly concerned. We love him very, very much.

 

[Bay]

I understand your concern and don't know what to suggest other than to consult with mental health professionals, if you haven't already. It is much too far out of my experience to advise you, but I didn't want you to think that people here weren't concerned for you or your son.

 

[Tarragon]

I second what Bay has said. This sounds too serious to not take it up professionally. I don't think rage and violence is the norm for many people here on AC, and I've not come across it as a symptom of aspergers - though I'm NOT an expert on the topic by any measure.

I hope you can find the help you need. First stop has to be your local gp.

 

[Arashi222]

Hi. I used to be like that when I was his age when something would frustrate me it My dad would have to hold me in his arms and not let me go until I calmed down screaming. First like Bay suggested consult your mental health team. They can assist you with coping skills that will help. Give him some tools so that he can gauge when he is about to blow and get to a safety zone. Or a safe space for him to be able to let it out in a safe environment.

 

[robertwnielsen]

I can relate to this, as I was like your son when I was 8 years old--the smallest things could set me off and trigger a blinding rage...I have to agree with Bay--it might be a good idea to consult with a mental health professional ASAP, before he hurts you, himself, or somebody else.