What Is Odd?
ODD is an oppositional defiant disorder which is most observed as regular angry, irritable moods, argumentative behavior that can last for six months. ODD is often found to be combined with other disorders such as ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Child and family members Behavioral therapy and medications for comorbid mental health conditions are commonly used as treatment for ODD. "Adults and adolescents with a history of ODD have a greater than 90% chance of being diagnosed with another mental illness in their lifetime. They are at high risk of developing social and emotional problems as adults, including suicide and substance use disorders. Early intervention seeks to prevent the development of conduct disorder, substance abuse, and delinquency that can cause lifelong social, occupational, and academic impairments" (Riley, M., Ahmed, S., & Locke, A. 2016).
Adolescent Rebellion: Is it Normal or Is it odd?
According to the article, Adolescent Rebellion: Is It Normal or Is It ODD? 1 in 16 children will acquire ODD depending on what criteria is used but it also notes:
67% of the children that do will “work through it and ultimately be OK,” (Blackburn). Basically parents should protect these children from themselves. It is interesting to note that the diagnosis of ODD is interrelated with other conditions such as anxiety, ADHD and substance abuse as well as different ways of acting out in response to different situations.
This article only covered the “after diagnosis” but did not indicate the initial cause of ODD. One must wonder, if it could possibly be genetic or an emotional reaction to some negative stimuli (events that occur during infancy and childhood) that may be remembered or not remembered from infancy or possibly a lack of attention and the child is acting out to get some kind of attention. One reader wrote, " With my youngest son I sometimes felt that he would act out with loud, negative behavior because I had three children and five adopted children and he wanted more attention because he felt I was not focusing on him enough, so it amounted to this: Some attention was better than none, I also recall my behaviors when I was young and realized I behaved almost the same as him though there was a difference- I was raised in a much different environment than my son." It is helpful to know that the treatment for ODD was actually attention and interaction with parents and doctors that could make a difference in the children’s behavior and development.
West, S. (10/5/2008) Adolescent rebellion: Is it normal or is it ODD.
67% of the children that do will “work through it and ultimately be OK,” (Blackburn). Basically parents should protect these children from themselves. It is interesting to note that the diagnosis of ODD is interrelated with other conditions such as anxiety, ADHD and substance abuse as well as different ways of acting out in response to different situations.
This article only covered the “after diagnosis” but did not indicate the initial cause of ODD. One must wonder, if it could possibly be genetic or an emotional reaction to some negative stimuli (events that occur during infancy and childhood) that may be remembered or not remembered from infancy or possibly a lack of attention and the child is acting out to get some kind of attention. One reader wrote, " With my youngest son I sometimes felt that he would act out with loud, negative behavior because I had three children and five adopted children and he wanted more attention because he felt I was not focusing on him enough, so it amounted to this: Some attention was better than none, I also recall my behaviors when I was young and realized I behaved almost the same as him though there was a difference- I was raised in a much different environment than my son." It is helpful to know that the treatment for ODD was actually attention and interaction with parents and doctors that could make a difference in the children’s behavior and development.
West, S. (10/5/2008) Adolescent rebellion: Is it normal or is it ODD.
Garbage In-Garbage Out
Unexplained or unjust anger, hostility, rage, and irritability in children, teens, and adults may seem to be just impulsive actions or reactions but in fact, it could be a reaction to over stimulus caused by what people are viewing, reading, and learning. My Grandmother had a saying that I have found to be true during my own teen years and adulthood. "Garbage in-Garbage out" which means what you put into your children's minds, teens minds, and adult minds reflects on how they or you think, act, and feel. If you are raised watching violence, murders, hatefulness, witnessing constant arguments or suffering from physical or emotional abuse or being exposed to it via TV or Internet then you are more likely to react in a hostile manner, especially if these things are presented as acceptable behavior. Social media channels and some websites allow violence of all kinds on their pages. I have seen my adult son watch violent media content on Facebook all day long and then when confronted with any matter, no matter how big or small, he reacts in a hostile, violent or rebellious manner. I have spoken with many parents who have experienced the same thing. Be careful what your children, teens, and you watch, read, or listen too because it can affect the way you think and react. Put good things into your head and good things will come out. Put bad things in and bad things will come out. Positive thinking does not come from negative input. Negative input results in negative output. Positive input results in positive output. People make choices. No person is stuck in negative, hateful behavior. People can change the way they think and how they act.
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1. Header photo. Uruguayan, rebel, marijuana and pot HD photo by Greta Schölderle Møller (@schoelderle) on Unsplash. (2019). Unsplash.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019, from https://unsplash.com/photos/BHjEQDwtANU
2. Riley, M., Ahmed, S., & Locke, A. (2016). Common Questions About Oppositional Defiant Disorder. American Family Physician, 93(7), 586-591. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0401/p586.html
3. Chon photo by Egor Barmin (@ivyshirn) on Unsplash. (2019). Unsplash.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019, from https://unsplash.com/photos/tFF1gAwC6iE
1. Header photo. Uruguayan, rebel, marijuana and pot HD photo by Greta Schölderle Møller (@schoelderle) on Unsplash. (2019). Unsplash.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019, from https://unsplash.com/photos/BHjEQDwtANU
2. Riley, M., Ahmed, S., & Locke, A. (2016). Common Questions About Oppositional Defiant Disorder. American Family Physician, 93(7), 586-591. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0401/p586.html
3. Chon photo by Egor Barmin (@ivyshirn) on Unsplash. (2019). Unsplash.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019, from https://unsplash.com/photos/tFF1gAwC6iE