Thanks Bobby

I honestly don't know which one Dan has. He can be depressed
but he does pretty good right now. He is very quiet and laid back
its when he is out and about and gets mad that you have to watch
him. His temper gets the worst of him.

He can get depressed when not on his meds.

Donna

can't you ask his doctor and is there any medication he can take for his anger? I am bipolar 2 and can feel rage. I am never laid back except when I read. If you find out what his doctor diagnosed him as you can read up to be more supportive. you will also be able to understand him more and look our for danger signs. does he ever have manic episodes or has he ever been psychotic?
fondly
bobby

Bobby

Yes, yes he has been maniac and I'm guessing the other word that I can't
spell right now. He is an adult and I can't ask his doctor for these answers
unless he gives me permission. But he is doing well right now and unless
things start going wrong he will be fine.

His doctor does know how to reach me if she needs to. I've talked to
her before. But when I talked to her she was new to his care.

Donna

I hope it continues!! I guess we are different. I would do everything in my power to learn as much as I could about his mental illness.
fondly
bobby

I learn as much as I can. It changes all the time. I have lots of
family that has lots of mental health issues. SO I just do what I can.

Right now I have to concentrate on Derrick, and then Dale's health
issues. As long as Dan is stabile then he is doing good.

I will let Kortni let me know if I need to work on him again for a while.

Donna

what problems does derrick? I get confused.
you have such a full plate.
fondly
bobby

Derrick has his usual problems. And right now we are waiting to
find out when he will have surgery. I will update on that when
I know when.

Right now he is working to loss weight, by going on the keto diet,
which only he can do. I can't do that for him. It has to be his will
power. And he is doing healthy eating, and healthy exercise. But
luckily the vocational rehabilation program is helping with this
because we had to put getting a job on a back burner till after his
surgery, so they have come on board and have helped with having
his job coach do a hour a week of exercise, or walking with him.

This is really good, because he has a hard time doing this on his own.
I go in when I can and do some walking around with him when I can.
After this next week or two it will be easier because my job will be easier to
do on the road. Its winding down.

Donna

what are his usual problems?

Its been a busy few weeks. I don't know anything new because
I haven't seen Derrick, but he goes to the plastic surgeon this
week on Thursday but it will be a while before I post on the computer
probably. But we will see.

I haven't seen many others just stay around the house. Its been raining
a lot again. But then it always does in the spring here.

Donna

you are such a good mom!
you're like the queen bee of your family, keeping the hive together!!!!!
bizi