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How do I get past waking up every morning filled with worry?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 481675"><p>I'm so sorry. I agree with the others, what you are experiencing is normal!</p><p>When we were new to this and even years later during particularly turbulent moments, I often felt frantic trying to cope with the extreme unertainty of it all, the great worries, the actual danger my difficult child was often in, the weird ridicule and stigma our family faced, the exhaustion, frustration...etc. It is mind boggling. And then to top it off, as you mentioned, not many people out there "get it." </p><p>I personally often went to see a therapist. I went on medication briefly. I did everything and anything I could to get myself back in balance. In is a tall order, but an absolutely necessity. This burden is huge.</p><p>At the same time, I did what I could for my difficult child...getting her the right therapists, medications, teachers, etc. As she got older, I pulled back my involvement. Today, she is in her twenties and my involvement in her life is very limited. She knows that she has to try her best in life. And if she acts appropriately and respectfully around me, from time to time, we can enjoy wonderful family time together.</p><p>PLEASE take time for yourself and get whatever help you might need to get the strength you need to face each morning. How old is your child? Is she 14? Remember, that age is particularly tough. There is a book called "Yes, your teen is crazy" that I find really helpful. Try to act unemotional around your child when they are behaving inappropriately. Refer them to professionals for mental health and/or substance abuse issues.</p><p>Again, nurture your own needs and if you are married...make sure that you don't forget to nurture that relationship as well.</p><p>In time, you will be able to tface the mornings happily again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 481675"] I'm so sorry. I agree with the others, what you are experiencing is normal! When we were new to this and even years later during particularly turbulent moments, I often felt frantic trying to cope with the extreme unertainty of it all, the great worries, the actual danger my difficult child was often in, the weird ridicule and stigma our family faced, the exhaustion, frustration...etc. It is mind boggling. And then to top it off, as you mentioned, not many people out there "get it." I personally often went to see a therapist. I went on medication briefly. I did everything and anything I could to get myself back in balance. In is a tall order, but an absolutely necessity. This burden is huge. At the same time, I did what I could for my difficult child...getting her the right therapists, medications, teachers, etc. As she got older, I pulled back my involvement. Today, she is in her twenties and my involvement in her life is very limited. She knows that she has to try her best in life. And if she acts appropriately and respectfully around me, from time to time, we can enjoy wonderful family time together. PLEASE take time for yourself and get whatever help you might need to get the strength you need to face each morning. How old is your child? Is she 14? Remember, that age is particularly tough. There is a book called "Yes, your teen is crazy" that I find really helpful. Try to act unemotional around your child when they are behaving inappropriately. Refer them to professionals for mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Again, nurture your own needs and if you are married...make sure that you don't forget to nurture that relationship as well. In time, you will be able to tface the mornings happily again. [/QUOTE]
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