I have 4 children, one who is in college, and 10 year old triplets. I have not been stable on meds ever for more than a week or two since I was diagnosed in 2007. I had ECT ( shock therapy) earlier this year but it was not successful. I have had recent increase in stressors.

My kids are out of school for the summer and I feel guilty that I don't take them to a lot of places. They mainly stay home on their electronics, watch tv, and rarely ride bikes and swim. We live in Texas and the temps are 100+ degrees and they aren't too excited to got outside. But, for the most part, they are inactive and consumed by electronics. I have allowed this to happen because A) They are happy and quiet which makes my stress levels better and B) when they are on their individual electronics they don't argue over where we should go out in public.

I have days where I am mostly in bed so them being on electronics is a god-send. But I feel SO GUILTY. I know they need the exercise, the sunshine, and the interaction of being in public. But I just can't handle it.

Anyone else???

Thanks,

Mom2trips+1