Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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It just dawned on me as I've been so wrapped up in my own shit.
This past Sunday, my son wanted to watch some of the video tapes that I had from my days playing in a band. I was more than happy to ablige, because sometimes I like to relive those times that I had some passion.
As we were watching he goes " Dad, I can't believe that was you, You had longer hair than Mommy. You look like you had alot of fun." I was like "Yeah, Little bear, that was another life so long ago."
We then watched a tape that was just the band as we practiced in the basement we were renting. Throughout it, I looked miserable, I had anger outbursts, so different than the previous vids.
He said "Dad, you were like that back then too?"
Why???"
"You know buddy, daddy really didn't have anything to be sad or angry about then or now, I had/ have great things in my life; it just happens from nowhere"
He says "Yeah, I get that way sometimes too"
My first negative reaction, I looked up and said to myself "No God, not my child"
I will NOT let it happen to him.
This past Sunday, my son wanted to watch some of the video tapes that I had from my days playing in a band. I was more than happy to ablige, because sometimes I like to relive those times that I had some passion.
As we were watching he goes " Dad, I can't believe that was you, You had longer hair than Mommy. You look like you had alot of fun." I was like "Yeah, Little bear, that was another life so long ago."
We then watched a tape that was just the band as we practiced in the basement we were renting. Throughout it, I looked miserable, I had anger outbursts, so different than the previous vids.
He said "Dad, you were like that back then too?"
Why???"
"You know buddy, daddy really didn't have anything to be sad or angry about then or now, I had/ have great things in my life; it just happens from nowhere"
He says "Yeah, I get that way sometimes too"
My first negative reaction, I looked up and said to myself "No God, not my child"
I will NOT let it happen to him.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I find myself over-analyzing every single temper tantrum my 2 year old has, or if she has more energy than the other 2 year olds at the play ground I think..."oh no, it's mania." I really have no idea whether she will have bipolar or not, just as the odds probably are with your son it's a 50/50 toss up, that is if the other parent does not have it. The bright side of it is though, that their generation is going to have even more advanced treatment, awareness and early diagnosis. Bipolar doesn't have to be viewed in such a negative way for them. I know it's hard, and I think the same way too, but with our support and so many breakthroughs in treatment and general awareness, they really do have some better odds.
Mental health issues can be genetic. Don't freak out though. He can be normal and just going through regular kid stuff.
If you get him checked, get more than 1 oppinion. Some docs are quick to diagnose, others are slow to in kids. Thats the one problem with kids and mental illness, is it regular growing up and kid angst, or is it realy mental illness?
I know it was my over-reaction because that is one of the things I do best. I agree that in terms of treatment and diagnosis that the med. establishment has gotten better. My wife and I watch him like a hawk. He talks to us, we know what he does and we talk to him. If I see him kind of sullen, I'll sit with him and just go "what's new bud?" I don't crowd him though. I wish my parents had taken a minute or 2 to ask me what's new? My mom was a manic-depressive along with my sister. My brother little brother had other issues. I guess they had their hands full and forgot about the sad/painfully shy child. Sorry, didn't mean to throw in the self-pity here.
I totally get it.
peace, t
also, maybe a nutritionist can help if he gets mood swings, so that if he does have it, he doesn't have to go the med route right away.
just a thought.