My Son, whatever he got triggered, for any reason, hungry, upset, sleep, headache he goes into an episode a d repeat the same subject and start hitting me physically hard and punching wall or anything in front of him till he breaks something, why and what the hitting do for him ??? Don’t know how we deal with this … Doctors wants us to watch
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My son used to punch holes in the walls when he had a manic-depressive diagnosis before transitioning to schizoaffective and eventually to SZ. He never hit me, but I wondered what damage he could have caused if he did.
He definitely should not be hitting you, as I think that crosses a boundary. I don’t have any specific advice, though. What about one of these? They’re cheap. Heavy Punching Bag with Stand Adults Teens,70" Free Standing Boxing Bags,Kickboxing Training Equipment Bags
Also, what is his diagnosis and is he taking meds? In retrospect, I would have had my son stay away from lithium, as he now has moderate kidney disease from taking it, which is a lifelong problem for him.
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Triggers are a huge factor that cause reactions. Is your son willing to understand when one of his triggers happen what to do? When he is not triggered can you sit down and talk to him about those triggers and help him direct that physical frustration in a better way, like maybe have a punching bag for him to hit. I understand you need boundaries for yourself which can be a challenge. Take care of yourself.
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