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Am I Doing Enough??

Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl

Some of you may know, though most may not. I gave a baby girl up for adoption 12 years ago and I am now learning that a lot of the psychiatric stuff I have had to deal with has been laid on her. I was diagnosed bipolar 1 when I was 16. She was diagnosed bipolar 1 when she was 8. I mean is that even possible??? I talked to her for quite a while today and in the end all I could do was tell her about DS and then tell her mom. Her mom is going to come in and check it out and then either approve it or reject it. I'm hoping that she'll allow this kid to come here and make friends and create a support network to help her make sense of what she's going through. But is that enough? I told her to think of me as an ally but I don't know if it's enough. I don't know if any of what I'm doing in regards to her is enough. She is so fragile and so confused. I don't want her to go alone but I don't want to make it harder than it is. 

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Here's sending you support as this experiment goes forward,
Preciousbabygirl. There's a lot riding on this. Hope she feels welcome and supported, my friend.
Kiwasicu
Kiwasicu
Yes it is possible but rare to diagnose a child of her age with bipolar. Usually it doesn't appear to adulthood but its not unheard of for a child to show signs of having it. I think her coming here will be worth trying out to see if it helps her in anyway. I wish her well!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
You have to be 13 to join DS.... I'm not sure of her age

This is peer support and you have her back.... Hopefully her mom is working with professionals...

I would look into Bipolar Assoc in her area and see if they're aware of any in person groups for young people again I'm not sure of her age

Or therapeutic groups.... I think what helped me most the first couple of years was group therapy

It's rough at first we all know that but we have a treatable disorder sweetie.... I hope that she'll find stability soon..... Big squishy hug.... xo
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
She's just shy of 13 so she may need to wait a bit. Her mom is looking for support for her anywhere she can. She has covered a lot of bases but is also looking for other outlets. Right now this little lady isn't opening up to anyone except her psychiatrist. That isn't a bad thing but he can't be her only form of support. She sees him once a month and we all know how having more support is critical. Her mom is looking into live support groups to at the very least show her she's not alone in this. I also told her to think of me as an ally because I absolutely understand what she's going through and how she feels. Right now she feels isolated and alone. I just hope I'm doing enough on my end too help her. I don't want her to face the horror I have had to face.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I wish she could see that psychiatrist more than just once a month,
Preciousbabygirl, but I imagine the money's not there for that. It's good that she chose HIM to open up to, though, because it might pave the way to her opening up to one of those live support groups that her mom is looking for. Sending you support as you reach out to be her ally.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Perhaps call a teen helpline and see uf they have any resources sweetie

II think the first importsnt thing will be getting her stable on meds
arfie
arfie
"am i doing enough?" is a question which i treat like a flag that i am in danger of sliding down the proverbial rabbit hole again. on my low self-esteem days, of course i'm not doing enough. am i ever enough for anything? on my strong-willed days, it prompts me to some of my boldest bone-head stunts. my most balanced approach to date is to do what i can and then let they mystery be. que sera sera. what will be will be. with the kiddos, just be there for her with a friendly warmth which invites them to open up and/or ask when they are ready.
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Thanks guys, in the end I know the only things I can do is be there and all her parents can do is fight to get her the help she needs. Her mom is awesome and continues her search for the support this little lady needs. Ultimately the answer to my own question is easy, yes I'm doing enough because it isn't for me to do. My job is to be of support.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Exactly, Presh. You betcha! :And we're here to support YOU in turn. -)
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Precious, You are doing enough! You are doing amazing being there for her :)
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, Presh, what AH said: being there is key!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, Presh, what AH said: being there is key!
Secouya
Secouya
You might check in with the Depression and Bipolar Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/

They have a lot of resources for bipolar and depression.
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