Anyone can have a bad day

Since my son has been in a treatment program for his bipolar disorder, he has made great porgess, since the loss of one of our family pets, he has had a hard time. Tonigt I talked to him and his unit regarding human feelings. It is okay to have a bad day. My son has made tremendous progress, he now cares about himself and has goals, he wants to have good grades and do things he has only drempt of, not feeling he could, he has had great goals and has shown passion for what he wants. Tonight he feel that being sad is a down fall, I don't think so, just knowing he feels upset and want to be back home his happieness to me. Is he ready to be home? Almost, but not today like he hoped. I want my son to know, he made this progress with love, suport and by his own desire. Is it easy, no! Not by as long shot. Can he do it? I feel he can and with gusto.

However tonight I had to reasure him everyone can have a bad day, doesn't matter that you may have bipolar disorder there are days every one has moments where tasks, or relationships, traffic or whatever just sucks, and I wanted to make sure my son understood, regardless of metal illness we all are allowed a bad day. My son was upset because he didn't do one of his choires, okay but for 35 days he did this choire, so today he was upset and wanted to give up. I wanted to reasure him that even grownups have bad days. I told him there are days where I wish I could just say, you suck. But I don't, it doest get me anywhere but down.

I fouces on my somes positive behavoir, I let him know that he has worked too hard to just give up, and that we are all entitled to emotional days including men. Where does it say that boys or men have to suck it up and be unemotional, hmm never read that book nor have found one.

Bipolar disorder is a disease that needs support, and even though you may have a tough day, you need to know other people may have the same feelings.

It is okay to have an off day. it is when days become weeks or even months that is the problem. As a mother who had to make a tough decision, I know this, there are days that it really isn't easy, but I know I made the right decison, do I worry? Yes but,

I can make it through and if your child is hospitalized or in a treatment center, you are doing what is best even if your child is having a poor day and blames you. Parenthood is hard, but in the end it will be rewarding, be firm but supportive, that is what I am sticking with tonight.

As adults weather parents or not I feel one day at a time is enough. Love each other and be the best you can each day,

worry about tomorrow, another day!