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Dec 30, 2013, 08:19 AM
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Does anyone here have bipolar and have a special needs child? I have a son with autism. I feel like I'm in my own personal place in hell somedays and somedays that he was brought to me to keep me from sinking deeper. Major challenge and double edged sword. Just wondering if anyone else deals with this.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Dec 30, 2013, 12:50 PM
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My son has adhd, mood disorder nos,and asd. I there is a lot of people snowed kids because of the genetic component to bipolar.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Dec 30, 2013, 05:21 PM
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My daughter has a yet to be diagnosed mood disorder, adhd and asthma severe enough to qualify for disability. I can't imagine handling autism, but since I'm more or less alone with mine, I understand struggling.
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My labels: Bipolar 1 w/ psychosis PTSD GAD SAD ADHD Current meds: 1500mg divalproex sodium 3mg alprazolam 0.5 mg triazolam PRN assorted non psych meds. 
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Dec 30, 2013, 10:53 PM
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Yes and it's a real challange! My special needs son is 23 w/ Asperges, cognitive delays, and paranoid syczophrenia.
My 20 year old son has ADHD, ED, and sonething on the paranoid side, not fully diagnosed. My life is very challenging. Both of my kids rev me up and increase my symptoms. There are times when I can't be around them or I'll get so worked up. I can loose it when they are having an episode. My advise to you is get a support group around you. Talk about it and get help when you need a break. Take care of you too. |
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Dec 31, 2013, 02:15 AM
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Yes I have it too. I'm sorry. Here has been the only support place I've found to talk about it.
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Dec 31, 2013, 02:26 AM
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Most days I can deal but somedays I need to just withdraw and thankfully my mother lives with me and I can do that. She is a big help. I can leave when I need to get a break.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Dec 31, 2013, 03:18 AM
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I have schizoaffective bipolar type and autism with slow processing. It was very challenging for my mother having a special needs child and she only sought help through the education system. I highly recommend joining a group for parents with autistic children at your local autism outreach program near a city close to you. They have a lot of resources for parents at these outreach programs and the staff are really helpful
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Dec 31, 2013, 09:47 AM
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I have a lot of support with him. He has several therapies and I have a lot of friends who are parents of special needs kids. It's the bipolar component that I don't have support with. No one understands parenting as a BPD much less a kid with autism. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone here. Maybe there's enough of us to start a support thread.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Dec 31, 2013, 10:11 AM
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I usually come here for support, private message, or occasionally the healthy parents form. IRL I turn to my therapist. It is easier for her to tell if it's my mood playing into my stress with him or not. When I'm depressed it's "what kinda a monster 'gives' this to a child. (Like I decided) it's our parenting, we put him through such a tough environment as a baby that he had to excape into himself. ... (all the other things judgmental people say)"
The frustration comes out a lot when I'm manic but I have contingency plans for that.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Dec 31, 2013, 11:45 AM
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I self medicate some when I need to focus on him. I wish there was a better med that allowed me the calmness and patience for him.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Dec 31, 2013, 11:46 AM
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My psych is great about listening too. Just no one knows what it's like in my head. I feel like you do....did I cause this somehow even though logic dictates no.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Dec 31, 2013, 02:07 PM
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Yes. I can relate. How old is your child? You will find support here and you may want to check out your local Autism Society. Feel free to send me a private message. Try to take care of yourself. Also look into Respite care... it helps.
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Dec 31, 2013, 05:23 PM
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My son is 6. Kindergarten and my mom and husband and I are respite for each other, lol.
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"Perhaps strength doesn't reside in having never been broken but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." ― Carine McCandless. - Bipolar 2, GAD, ADHD - Geodon, Lexapro, Trleptal, Vyvanse, Hydroxyzine, Clonazepam prn |
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Apr 13, 2014, 09:06 AM
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and lately I feel like am on a roller coaster that does not slow down ! I have a husband that still does not understand what does being bipolar mean.I have ups and down and severe lows. It's very hard at times but I love my daughter so much she pushes me to be a better parent. Currently I not working so after the school bus picks her up I eat take my med wellburtin 300 once a day I was taking celexa 20mg but the doc change it to sequel 50mg in the day I take two 0.5 klopin for anxiety mid day just dealing with my husband retired and renal failure issues is enough to scream. At night to sleep 400mg sequel but lately that knocks me off my feet where I can't get up early enough for my daughter so bye bye 400 mg hello back to three hours or less sleep . So unhappy |
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