I first found this board when difficult child was 6 years old, he is almost 15 now. I have been absent for quite some time, but I think of you all often. I received so much help and support here, I will always be grateful.
difficult childs major issues continue to be anxiety and depression. He is moody, uncooperative, and difficult every single day. The therapeutic day school had been a huge help, but there are still days his anxiety makes it impossible for him to attend school. He does have several Asperger friends in his high school class of 8 students.
Bipolar is such a challenge, (as many of you know). I just get difficult childs medications right, and a short time later he is spiraling out of control again. psychiatrist wanted to hospitalize difficult child the last time we saw him, but an increase to both of his mood stabilizers did the trick.
I think I have changed more than difficult child. At some point, I realized that difficult child was monopolizing my life and family. He will always be difficult, so it was time for me to have the type of life I wanted. I stopped reading difficult child-related books, visiting message boards, and attending lectures.
I still do everything in my power to help difficult child, but I refuse to give up my life to him. I am active and involved in the things I love, (theater, fostering kittens, volunteer at food pantry). I still havent figured out how to get back to work yet, but I know that will come soon.
Its so nice to see familiar names on the board and I am delighted that there are so many newbies.
All the best,
Elise
difficult childs major issues continue to be anxiety and depression. He is moody, uncooperative, and difficult every single day. The therapeutic day school had been a huge help, but there are still days his anxiety makes it impossible for him to attend school. He does have several Asperger friends in his high school class of 8 students.
Bipolar is such a challenge, (as many of you know). I just get difficult childs medications right, and a short time later he is spiraling out of control again. psychiatrist wanted to hospitalize difficult child the last time we saw him, but an increase to both of his mood stabilizers did the trick.
I think I have changed more than difficult child. At some point, I realized that difficult child was monopolizing my life and family. He will always be difficult, so it was time for me to have the type of life I wanted. I stopped reading difficult child-related books, visiting message boards, and attending lectures.
I still do everything in my power to help difficult child, but I refuse to give up my life to him. I am active and involved in the things I love, (theater, fostering kittens, volunteer at food pantry). I still havent figured out how to get back to work yet, but I know that will come soon.
Its so nice to see familiar names on the board and I am delighted that there are so many newbies.
All the best,
Elise