I have an 8 year old that I think is experiencing anger overload based on your descriptions. He does not exhibit any symptoms that would indicate he also has ADHD. If that is an isolated diagnosis, is there a particular medication route that you recommend in additional to cognitive and behavioral therapy?
Hi, There is no medication specifically for anger overload. If there are other problems that are contributing to the anger overload, then sometimes medication can be helpful. For example, if a child has ADHD or if a child exhibited signs of bipolar disorder, the medication for those problems might lessen the eruptions of anger. Or if a child is highly anxious or depressed, there are medications that are sometimes helpful.
If you want to read more about what else could contribute to anger overload, I explain about dual diagnoses and possible medications in my other books. One book is called: Your Child is Defiant: Why is Nothing Working? The website that reviews this book is yourdefiantchild.com. You can also order the book from this site.
My earlier book is about dual diagnoses for ADHD. It is called Why is My Child's ADHD Not Better Yet? Recognizing the Undiagnosed Secondary Conditions That May Be Affecting Your Child's Treatment. I wrote that book with two other authors, a psychiatrist and a learning disability specialist. It is available on Amazon.
Take care, David Gottlieb, Ph.D.
