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Does dealing with your difficult child make YOU feel manic?!?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 425370"><p>I never feel manic. Sometimes a little sad and/or drained. AND I do whatever I can do to let that be a very temporary situation....momentary. I do this through detachment. As best as you can, shake out your emotions from it all and do what you can to protect yourself and your family. If you do this, it will be easier. </p><p> </p><p>And, I don't think you are horrible. I think your reactions are normal....but I would gently suggest you fight the feeling. It is debatable how healthy it is to continue to allow your child's ups and downs to influence you so deeply. Sure, this is a difficult task. But, this is why detachment is soooo very important. YOU need to make good decisions and keep you and other children in the family safe.</p><p> </p><p>Does the doctor know that this child is violent? If he wont take his medication, the doctor needs to know this. If this continues, then he might need to be hospitalized.</p><p> </p><p>A summer camp that deals with special needs children might be a good fit for your child. Can you ask around for this type of thing?</p><p> </p><p>If not, do you know someone who can watch him a few times a week for a few hours to give you and your family a break? Someone who doesn't have young children around and someone who is VERY good with kids, wise, patient, strong, etc.....</p><p> </p><p>Are you going to therapy yourself? You might need extra support, especially during this very difficult time.</p><p> </p><p>Please make sure you take time for yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 425370"] I never feel manic. Sometimes a little sad and/or drained. AND I do whatever I can do to let that be a very temporary situation....momentary. I do this through detachment. As best as you can, shake out your emotions from it all and do what you can to protect yourself and your family. If you do this, it will be easier. And, I don't think you are horrible. I think your reactions are normal....but I would gently suggest you fight the feeling. It is debatable how healthy it is to continue to allow your child's ups and downs to influence you so deeply. Sure, this is a difficult task. But, this is why detachment is soooo very important. YOU need to make good decisions and keep you and other children in the family safe. Does the doctor know that this child is violent? If he wont take his medication, the doctor needs to know this. If this continues, then he might need to be hospitalized. A summer camp that deals with special needs children might be a good fit for your child. Can you ask around for this type of thing? If not, do you know someone who can watch him a few times a week for a few hours to give you and your family a break? Someone who doesn't have young children around and someone who is VERY good with kids, wise, patient, strong, etc..... Are you going to therapy yourself? You might need extra support, especially during this very difficult time. Please make sure you take time for yourself. [/QUOTE]
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