Been some tough patches
Cant believe how long it is has been, but so much has been going on I have, sometimes don't which end is up. My son has been truly cycling hard. I know some of it has to due with hormones and the other is not taking his meds like he is supposed to.
I do keep track when he doesn't take them and keep a chart of his behaviors, so when he refuses to go see his psychrist I go in and let the person know what he has been up to, what has been triggering him and then he will call my son on the phone and they will talk. This has only happened twice but it is irritating.
He hates therapy because as far as he is concerned he is content the way he is. I understand he is happy being home and not being at school because he can be in his room safe from critisim and judgment, however I tell him education is very important. I wish he could see this now!!!
I did get it arranged to where he could go to another school that is smaller and he would have to go only one hour a week to get his assignment's and do the home work at home. Will he do it. No because he finds the school to be in a scarry area, which I don't blame him there, from the outside it does look a little rough. But the teachers are very nice and equipped to handle him if he would only go.
I have worked my tail off of keeping him out of the system but if he continues to not go to school it is a possibility of truancy once again. It is a visicious circle. I wish there were smaller schools for our children so they could feel safe, where the teachers are able to educate our children according to their needs. I also wish for better healthcare for our children who suffer with bipolar disorder. Hopefully someday that will happen.
Sorry this is short this time, but I am going to tell you to keep strong, always have a support system and don't give up on your child.
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Hi, I am new to this so please bear with me. Two of my four adolescent children are bipolar and it has been a long and hard year. My daughter was diagnosed a little over a year ago, after years of problems, and just recently one of my boys got the same diagnosis. I am now learning that there is a difference in how the sexes handle this illness, but no matter what, it is tough.
David said that his opinions are sometimes not in agreement with the doctors, because they only know the medical aspect, living with someone with this illness is a whole different story. Believe me I know. My mother was severely bipolar and my childhood was crazy. But I have to say I am blessed with a medical team that is probably as good as they get, one of the doctors has a bipolar daughter and that helps a lot!! But no one can help you with the daily little problems, the sadness you feel as a mom when you can't seem to help or get through to your child, but it is possible! On most days I take it with a little humor, and just do my best. Out of my four children I have homeschooled all of them at one time or another, but homeschool as hard as it is, is for these children a live saver, if you are in the poition to do so. Both of my daughters have made their high school diploma at home and have moved on to college, despite the ups and downs and crazy times with the oldest, due to her illness. But at the moment she is in college, and thats great, her brother is almost done with high school, if I can manage to get him to finish his work. Its tough, but what choices are there? I remind myself I am the only one that stands behind them right now, and I just have to find a way to keep pushing and cheering them on.
Hang in there, you sound like a devoted and great mom!!!!
Petra
Thank You very much. It is tough. Seems like you have it a little more than I. I just have the one child. Love him dearly. My mother growing had bipolar diorder but then they called in just drepression for her. She now is stable. But she also at 32 had complocations with her last pregnacy and had a hystraretamy so wow.I know what you mean. I love to homeschool my son, but I am a single widowed mother and cant. Wish I could. I do have him in a program where is the only one in class. He has social phobias so he doesnt make classes all the time his goal is to graduate no matter how long it takes him and I am proud of him. I too have a great team with me. I am now on the board of the Nebraska support network and we are trying to bet more help for families with children who have special needs. I wish you the best. You too are a great mom. I commend you on your successes and hope nothing but the best for your children.
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