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momofalexa

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(02/04/09 05:50 AM)

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"Life is a millstone - YOU decide if it's going to grind you down or polish you up."

Nicole, I was not inferring that you didn't know about rapid cycling but I thought it would be good to post about it because some newer folks may not know or people like me need a refresher about what that means so they can understand your post and what you are talking about. I hope I didn't offend you...I was in "research mode"! wink...

I'm glad he didn't have another outburst...keep us posted...you're a great example! I love the things you have instituted to help him. I just hope that he does not hurt you. That scares me.

Heather
Mom of Alexa, (17 years old) Diagnosed BP-NOS (09/05), updated to BP II w/psychotic features (05/08)
Abilify (10 mg), Lamictal (200 mg), Provigil (100 mg - a.m. and 3 p.m.), Claritin, Klonipin (.5 mg) as needed
Topamax at night only (100 mg) Seroquel at night only (200mg)
Attends alternative high school (Ohio)

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(02/04/09 07:17 AM)

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It sound as though you know exactly what you're doing, and that it usually works, Nicole. I've never tried to bear hug Rob when he's raging, he would likely kick my butt, and I wouldn't want to be in that position. If I were to give him any kind of power of me, it would have been baaaaad news. But, different things work for different folks.

I wanted to suggest though, that even if you are renting, changing the swing on the door would probably never be noticed unless you did a lousy job of it, lol!

Hang in there Mama, you're doing a wonderful job.

Connie
Mom to Rob 19yo, ADHD, BP, OCD, ODD Refuses meds
Mom to Brad 26 yo, practically perfect in every way

Lvnmomofbpkid

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(02/04/09 07:24 AM)

Oh no, I wasn't offended Heather. I was attempting to thank you for your post and for letting me know that not everyone was on the same page with my terminology. Sorry if it sounded that way, I'm in a "can't sleep tonight" mode. Grrrr. That is one thing I miss about Zoloft. I was guaranteed a good nights sleep. The Lexapro is helping with the crying and I do well with my anxiety as long as I have some quiet time in the evening (yet half of my stress was cut out when I got laid off).

Honestly Heather, the older my son gets the more his rages and potential for harm worry me. Not only for myself but also for his brother. Not to mention he no longer is "scared" of Jason so he's been added to the target list. Beyond that I worry about what might happen if he is out and about and loses it. For whomever is in his path but also for him and what that person in his path may be capable of. I mean lets face it we are not all in "Barney Fifeville" now-a-days and with gang shootings/stabbings and things like that at our local malls and other public venues, he may come across the wrong person at the wrong time. That weighs heavy on my heart somedays. I try not to worry when he goes out and I know I need to let him experience as much "real life" as possible, but its hard not to think of those things when I know what he can be capable of.

Nicole - Sometimes ... Sleepless in Seattle
Dale age 14 - Diagnosed Bipolar w/schizophrenic tendencies & ADHD 2/2006 (after 8 long years of searching for a diagnosis) Meds: Abilify 15mg at night, Lexapro 10 mg at night
William age 11 - Healthy

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(02/04/09 07:38 AM)

Thank you, Connie. Do you mind if I ask, what do you do when Rob goes into a rage? How do you handle it? I'm open for anything that might help to reduce the "power struggle".

I've always used the bear hug because that is what they told me to do. Later I had an anger management counselor whom came to the house to work with DS, tell me about sitting on his behind and letting him kick and scream all he wanted. He of course was not suppose to tell me that but he did. Mainly because if DS is not restrained somehow he causes more damage. I was told that out of protection for all of us, DS included. That was when he was 7 though.

Why can't the roller coaster stay the kiddie one where they only go a few feet off the ground at 5 mph, instead of the new and improved daredevil, loopty loop, upside down, turn them around and let them freefall at astounding speeds? Sigh...

Nicole - Sometimes ... Sleepless in Seattle
Dale age 14 - Diagnosed Bipolar w/schizophrenic tendencies & ADHD 2/2006 (after 8 long years of searching for a diagnosis) Meds: Abilify 15mg at night, Lexapro 10 mg at night
William age 11 - Healthy

justlovehim

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(02/05/09 04:56 AM)

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"For I know the plans I have for you ... plans for a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

One thing that really concerns me is that you are getting hurt in this process. I have no advice. I sure wouldn't dare to touch Matt when he is out of control. He's never raised a hand to me, but has to his dad. Hugs to you as you try to figure this out.

Chris

DS-Matt,17 (we made it!)

Depression, dx May 2008, ADHD, dx age 9
Court ordered to take Prozac 40mg, Strattera 40mg, Trazodone 50mg
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

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