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12-02-2008, 10:59 AM | #11 | ||
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I would start here.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health 9382 4347 Family counselling, group programs, parent education, individual counselling, medication NSW Department of Health (apparently they have a children and adolecent mental health referral program) Street address: 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Telephone: 02 9391 9000 MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUPS (Also have referral and provider list information) Mental Health Information Service - 1300 794 991 email - info@mentalhealth.asn.au WAYS Youth Services 9365 2500 Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS) Comprehensive service for young people 11–25yrs. Services include education, recreation, outreach, counselling, employment and case management Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW 1800 629 072 • We work together with people with disability, families and the community to promote, protect and secure the rights and interests of people from a non English speaking background with a disability and their families and carers across NSW • Education and training/support groups ps: Quote:
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Mari (12-03-2008) |
12-02-2008, 08:30 PM | #12 | ||
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Mari thank you so much for taking the time to find/post this info. My google skills are not what they could be!
I have a lot of research to do and calls to make today What a fantastic community of warm and supportive people I am so glad to have found you and grateful you've all made me feel so welcome. Bobi I have sent you a pm and thank you again for these contacts. |
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12-03-2008, 05:10 AM | #13 | ||
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Hi again everyone. The time difference sees me posting at such odd hours. It's 8.45pm Wednesday night here and one of those rare moments of peace Just thought I'd post a bit of an update.
After every REALLY bad day, we usually have a couple of good/fair ones and yesterday was fantastic We had such a great time building pop stick creations (even if his were "weapons", the paint work was good ). I had hoped today would be another fair day and wanted to enjoy it while it lasted before making the necessary calls- I feel like such a fool. This afternoon I had to take a bathroom break and on my return, my dear little boy, who not an hour before, had been lovingly spoon feeding his pup, had snuck out the back and had the poor thing pinned to the ground punching it repeatedly It was not entirely the vicious act that made me cry, but the cold smile on his face while he was doing this. Call me a horrible mother, but for a fleeting second I actually wished that poor pup would turn and bite him! I am so committed to making as many calls as needed in the morning. In the meantime, I wonder how much small boys are going for on ebay... it's been such a trying evening I could be tempted tonight!! I am of course only joking, I do that when I'm feeling a bit down. Sometimes if we don't laugh we can only cry I still wouldn't part with him for all the money in the world, heaven knows why |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Bdix (12-03-2008) |
12-03-2008, 09:33 AM | #14 | ||
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I can remember so many times that I was almost scared of what my son was capable of. I also remember during the "nice" times how guilty I felt about thinking something was wrong with him; but there was and deep down I always knew it. Sometimes I'd even be afraid to enjoy the good times because I knew a bad time was right around the corner. (And when my younger son was born I was scared to death; but thankfully he was always kind to his brother) And then during those times where his behavior would push me over the edge and I'd be harsh with him I'd spend the next week feeling horrible because I also knew that he could not control what he was doing....vicious circle.
The popsicle sticks project sounds fun! My son hated to do anything that required fine motor at that age, but I remember we used to do a lot of playdoh activities and a lot of cooking in the kitchen. You will have so many more peaceful activity time with him once they start him on treatment. By the way, do you journal everything that happens every day? This is a huge help to the doctor. Each time he acts out (anger, sobbing, or cruelty) write down the time, what he was doing right before that, and what happenend while he was out of control. This really is a huge help. You sound upbeat about the calls in the morning! Thats great! You will get answers soon! |
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12-10-2008, 09:50 AM | #15 | ||
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My now 18 year old was a difficult, brilliant and multi-fascited little boy. He is now a very fragile, bipolar young adult.
I never thought in my life that a toddler would truly be bipolar, but now I know better. We had similar adventures when my son was as small as yours. We didn't get help until he was 12 and had his first psychotic episode. My time is not my own, and I do not usually post, but I want you to know the information and support from these loving people is always well thought out and the best you can get anywhere. Hang in there momma! You are an amazing woman. And this little man was brought to you to raise because YOU are the one to make the difference that will help him learn to be a young man who happens to have bipolar disorder and also is going to have a wonderful life. I feel that deeply. |
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12-17-2008, 07:17 AM | #16 | ||
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Hi,
My heart goes out to you - It is extremely hard to see someone you love go through so much pain. I don't know if this will help you but I'll tell you our story. Excuse me if I waffle a bit. My husband is hyper-bipolar and was diagnosed when he was 21. He's currently medicated. When I met him he was not properly medicated and his moods used to fluctuate quite a bit. To cut a long story short it took him a few years to find a medication that agreed with his body. When my daughter was born, naturally I was concerned that she might be bipolar too and was, and still am, always on the look out for signs. She never slept as a baby and never ever stopped moving. Then the crying started and just never ever seemed to stop. Again to cut a long story short, I put her on a gluten free diet, which eventually turned into a gluten-free and soy-free diet and since I had to cook everything I also eliminated preservatives. Since this day I have never looked back. I have a happy little daughter. The wonderful thing was that as our house was a gluten, soy & preservative free house my husband episodes have decreased significantly. It took my husband a good 6 months to stop eating them and realise the connection (he loves his food!). My daughter has managed to get her hands on other kids sandwiches a few times in daycare and it's immediately obvious. She turns into a nasty little thing, with temper tantrum and real mood swings. We've been on this diet for 1.5 years now and it seems to work for us. My husband and daughter's intolerance to soy seems to run in his family. There is alot of research out there regarding eliminating gluten and casein from your diet (we still eat casein as it doesn't seem to be a problem). My sister is a dietician and she said that this research has now been dismissed. My answer to her - come live in our house - bring your gluten/preservatives with you and see the effect. 3 years ago I never gave a thought to what I put in my body. Food intolerances may be worth a look into for you. It is very very hard at first and very frustrating. The diet my husband has does not replace his medication, it compliments it. My husband and daughter have found the results rewarding. I often wonder if I've gone to extreme measures in eliminating these things from their diet, but you can only do what you believe is best. I hope this helps in some way. If you do need any more info please let me know. Cheers, Lisa |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Mari (12-17-2008) |
03-04-2009, 10:15 AM | #17 | ||
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