A new Dr. believes Nicky's new manic behaviors indicate he might be Bipolar! When he told me, I let out a spontaneous laugh as I thought "why not?!!!". It's just like adding nut's on top of our already overflowing banana split. In truth at this point it's just one more label. More words people use to further define our experience. It really doesn't change our life at all. So, what's to do? Just take it in stride, learn, listen, love and keep moving forward...one day at a time.
PS: Seems Bipolar can come on in adolescence and is at it's worst December - March.
My son "Honeybunches" also has BP, Autism and more in his mix of alphabet soup. (((((HUGS))))) I love reading your blog because I really relate to what you are going through. Maybe you'd be interested in mine too...
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Teenagehood is the worst time of one's life. We all become manic between the ages of 13-19 except for future psychologists of course who remain perfectly normal throughout their entire lives. Don't trust that label just yet. At least wait until your son reaches 22-23. I speak from experience. It gets better. All that's left in the end is teeth grinding (but only while sleeping), heartburn, noise and heat intolerance but without the tantrums, and now after reading your blog there's also a bit of guilt when thinking back on what I put my parental figures through. Oh I also still have the desire to cover myself only in soft, luxurious fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI am an educated, successful young adult, happily married without children. I was raised with unconditional love and understanding just like your son is.