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Need help finding resources for children with bi-polar disorder PLEASE!
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<blockquote data-quote="P-nut2004" data-source="post: 425763" data-attributes="member: 11740"><p>I just wanted to second what Jena said about structure, especially since your difficult child is home all day now. We have an hour by hour schedule posted all over the house that we stick to, it helps alot to alleviate anxiety & also I refer to it like its LAW "You have to do your homework now because that's what the schedule says" etc. Anytime we have something coming up that will interfere with the schedule I warn L in advance several times, this has really toned down the number and severity of meltdowns over what needs to be done or what is about to happen. We also have a weekly schedule and a monthly calendar that I write everything on, even grocery trips or other errands if they will take place while L is home, this way there are very few unexpected events. L is also in weekly play/art therapy which helps her tremendously, her therapist works in CBT while L is drawing or playing & has taught her alot of coping skills like deep breathing, counting etc. L loves her therapist and can't wait for fridays to get here so I know she feels better on some level after going as well.</p><p></p><p>Also, Susie is correct that many bi-polar ppl (I speak from experience) cannot function without medications & you need to inform yourself about the proper medications before going to the psychiatrist because they will try to give you the wrong ones. For me, Lamictal with an AD (currently wellbutrin) and an anti-anxiety medication is a good mix (it took me 16yrs to get to the 'right' diagnosis & medications), but everyone is different. Ls current mix of medications is not as effective and I am trying to convince her psychiatrist to adjust them or find a new psychiatrist. Susie is also very right that we all make mistakes, every parent does, all you can do at this point is let go of any regrets and try to inform yourself as much as possible so the future will go smoother. </p><p></p><p>This site has been a HUGE help for me and the closest thing I have to 'therapy' right now, don't hesitate to ask anything or vent about anything (within the forum guidelines of course) everyone here is awesome and even if we don't all have advice you will get some relief from knowing we are all dealing with similar situations.</p><p>:Grouphug:</p><p></p><p>*forgot to add that melatonin is working well so far for Ls sleep issues</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P-nut2004, post: 425763, member: 11740"] I just wanted to second what Jena said about structure, especially since your difficult child is home all day now. We have an hour by hour schedule posted all over the house that we stick to, it helps alot to alleviate anxiety & also I refer to it like its LAW "You have to do your homework now because that's what the schedule says" etc. Anytime we have something coming up that will interfere with the schedule I warn L in advance several times, this has really toned down the number and severity of meltdowns over what needs to be done or what is about to happen. We also have a weekly schedule and a monthly calendar that I write everything on, even grocery trips or other errands if they will take place while L is home, this way there are very few unexpected events. L is also in weekly play/art therapy which helps her tremendously, her therapist works in CBT while L is drawing or playing & has taught her alot of coping skills like deep breathing, counting etc. L loves her therapist and can't wait for fridays to get here so I know she feels better on some level after going as well. Also, Susie is correct that many bi-polar ppl (I speak from experience) cannot function without medications & you need to inform yourself about the proper medications before going to the psychiatrist because they will try to give you the wrong ones. For me, Lamictal with an AD (currently wellbutrin) and an anti-anxiety medication is a good mix (it took me 16yrs to get to the 'right' diagnosis & medications), but everyone is different. Ls current mix of medications is not as effective and I am trying to convince her psychiatrist to adjust them or find a new psychiatrist. Susie is also very right that we all make mistakes, every parent does, all you can do at this point is let go of any regrets and try to inform yourself as much as possible so the future will go smoother. This site has been a HUGE help for me and the closest thing I have to 'therapy' right now, don't hesitate to ask anything or vent about anything (within the forum guidelines of course) everyone here is awesome and even if we don't all have advice you will get some relief from knowing we are all dealing with similar situations. :Grouphug: *forgot to add that melatonin is working well so far for Ls sleep issues [/QUOTE]
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