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Originally Posted by Imah
Perhaps you should stress to your daughter that not all bipolars want to commit suicide (even if you sometimes think about it) 9 years old is very young, and she should have the idea that mommy will never go away.
I only say that because I have angry feelings towards my siblings for things I learned about when I was 9. My siblings thought information couldn't harm - but I see how knowing some things to early.
On a positive note - wow how wonderful that you hear your daughter when she speaks. I wish someone had heard me when I was in fifth grade - or heck, any time during those formative years. Parents are so busy telling kids how to act they don't listen. I did that too. I thought I was doing great, but now I look back and just see how much I missed.
To Ozzy - don't wait. Talk to your son, don't tell him not to feel or think what he is feeling or thinking. Listen, and share with him your experiences (filtered but honest).
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I learned some things about family history of abuse at a young age which triggered unbearable anxiety in me. I am very careful to protect my children from such things. My doctor says to keep them in a "pediatric bubble" as long as possible. Of course I try to address questions in an age appropriate and security building way. My daughter doesn't know mt bipolar label but knows about depression and that without my meds I feel "too sad, and too mad". Without meds I feel like my family is better off without me but I know that's a lie and those feelings were a signal I need help. She seems satisfied with those answers and was reflecting on how children give parents a reason to live.