keista
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Thanks for all the additional input.
Last night and today I tried watching her through my Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) "filter" It's just like with the bipolar with her - it kinda fits, but not really. Anxiety can explain it all just as well if not better. BUT I'm definitely more open to the possibility that she is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Shoot, I really would welcome such a diagnosis, because the school "gets" that. They don't "get" mental illness.
Anyway, last night she was on color guard squad. The elementary girls were invited to join the HS team for the football game. They had to sit right near the band - LOUD! She looked miserable! Afterwards, she was exceptionally edgy and picking a fight with her friend. She calmed down and recovered quickly. Once we got home she was telling me how much fun she had and how she wanted to join the HS squad as often as possible. I asked her then why she didn't smile more during it? (didn't she see how ALL the HS squad girls had forced smile when doing the halftime routine?) She said it was too hard to smile but she had a GREAT time. ???????
Today we went to my Dad's. Everything went well until it was close to leaving time. Not much for the kids to do, so she went into "bored" mode. Then as we were leaving, Dad had to get in a few more pictures - posed ones. This is what my Dad does. EVERY visit. We know this, we expect it. And as always she just refuses to cooperate in having her picture taken - she hates it, not in the mood, blah, UHG.
So it's all kinda, sorta, but not quite. Anyway, I am now more open to the possibility, and like I said would WELCOME such a diagnosis, I just don't think it's there. Guess I'll have to wait til Monday.
Last night and today I tried watching her through my Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) "filter" It's just like with the bipolar with her - it kinda fits, but not really. Anxiety can explain it all just as well if not better. BUT I'm definitely more open to the possibility that she is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Shoot, I really would welcome such a diagnosis, because the school "gets" that. They don't "get" mental illness.
Anyway, last night she was on color guard squad. The elementary girls were invited to join the HS team for the football game. They had to sit right near the band - LOUD! She looked miserable! Afterwards, she was exceptionally edgy and picking a fight with her friend. She calmed down and recovered quickly. Once we got home she was telling me how much fun she had and how she wanted to join the HS squad as often as possible. I asked her then why she didn't smile more during it? (didn't she see how ALL the HS squad girls had forced smile when doing the halftime routine?) She said it was too hard to smile but she had a GREAT time. ???????
Today we went to my Dad's. Everything went well until it was close to leaving time. Not much for the kids to do, so she went into "bored" mode. Then as we were leaving, Dad had to get in a few more pictures - posed ones. This is what my Dad does. EVERY visit. We know this, we expect it. And as always she just refuses to cooperate in having her picture taken - she hates it, not in the mood, blah, UHG.
So it's all kinda, sorta, but not quite. Anyway, I am now more open to the possibility, and like I said would WELCOME such a diagnosis, I just don't think it's there. Guess I'll have to wait til Monday.