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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 36205" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Is the psychiatrist keeping a close watch on his lithium levels?</p><p></p><p>When N was feeling much that way, I finally began to reach her by explaining to her (many times) that she didn't have to feel that way. That your average person does not feel that way. And that she had a right to be happy and to feel good. Then I got into the nitty gritty of teaching her about bipolar. How when you either manic or depressed it really does alter how you view yourself and the world around you. What you see is a skewed version of what is really there/happening. We went into the physical aspects of the disorder, and that led to me explaining how her medications worked to stabilize and suppliment the chemicals her brain needed to function properly. The same way a diabetic needs isulin. Or an epileptic needs their medications to control seizures.</p><p></p><p>Then I'd have the psychiatrist explain it to her too so she knew I wasn't just making it up. psychiatrists nurse also took the time to reinforce this. Fam doctor did too. And so did easy child who is an RN.</p><p></p><p>(we still reinforce this when we think it necessary)</p><p></p><p>I figured I had nothing to lose since N will be living with her dxes the rest of her life. She would need that information. And it did help. The more we talked the more she began to open up and tell us how she felt and asked questions.</p><p></p><p>I know girls and boys react differently to such an approach. But it might be worth a try. N wasn't very receptive at first. It took awhile. But I still drug her to the psychiatrist and therapist for every appointment. Still made sure she took her medications properly.</p><p></p><p>I know when I hit the depression it seems to throw all of my anxieties into high gear. The worse my depression gets, the worse my anxiety gets. I avoid leaving the house. I avoid people, including family. And it only gets worse from there.</p><p></p><p>I've noticed the same with N. And we both have the anger when depressed. (as well as when manic)</p><p></p><p>If you can drag him in, I'd drag him in. A good therapist or psychiatrist can usually get a pt to say something while they're there. And sometimes that can get the ball rolling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 36205, member: 84"] Is the psychiatrist keeping a close watch on his lithium levels? When N was feeling much that way, I finally began to reach her by explaining to her (many times) that she didn't have to feel that way. That your average person does not feel that way. And that she had a right to be happy and to feel good. Then I got into the nitty gritty of teaching her about bipolar. How when you either manic or depressed it really does alter how you view yourself and the world around you. What you see is a skewed version of what is really there/happening. We went into the physical aspects of the disorder, and that led to me explaining how her medications worked to stabilize and suppliment the chemicals her brain needed to function properly. The same way a diabetic needs isulin. Or an epileptic needs their medications to control seizures. Then I'd have the psychiatrist explain it to her too so she knew I wasn't just making it up. psychiatrists nurse also took the time to reinforce this. Fam doctor did too. And so did easy child who is an RN. (we still reinforce this when we think it necessary) I figured I had nothing to lose since N will be living with her dxes the rest of her life. She would need that information. And it did help. The more we talked the more she began to open up and tell us how she felt and asked questions. I know girls and boys react differently to such an approach. But it might be worth a try. N wasn't very receptive at first. It took awhile. But I still drug her to the psychiatrist and therapist for every appointment. Still made sure she took her medications properly. I know when I hit the depression it seems to throw all of my anxieties into high gear. The worse my depression gets, the worse my anxiety gets. I avoid leaving the house. I avoid people, including family. And it only gets worse from there. I've noticed the same with N. And we both have the anger when depressed. (as well as when manic) If you can drag him in, I'd drag him in. A good therapist or psychiatrist can usually get a pt to say something while they're there. And sometimes that can get the ball rolling. [/QUOTE]
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