Gypsy
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Hi Shay, Welcome, I am glad you found us. I have a son with ADHD, and am seeing bipolar symptoms in him, just lately. I get very frustrated, and worried, too. 4 yrs ago, I finally got him on meds. I tried to help him with other ways, but, he finally got too bad. He got so miserable and depressed, and was really struggling. I had to realize, that he was suffering from not being treated. I also blamed myself, and was afraid to medicate him. When, I finally got him on meds it was such a relief. He was able to get into gate. He is 10 yrs old, now, and having other problems. We have to get his meds adjusted, again. Therapy, meds and counseling really helps. I had let go of the pride, and control, and protectiveness, and the self blame, for not being able to help him myself. Like with my illness, my parents did everything they could for me, but, I needed professional help. It's also nice not to have deal with this alone. The other thing that has helped me is, that when, i was diagnosed, and put on meds, I was able to relate to my son, and was able to help him better. God Bless,Gypsy |
