My daughter has been on a mood stabilizer for a couple of years now. The appetite that comes from the medicine is never ending. She can eat a meal and five minutes later be asking for something else. I understand portion control and limiting what she eats, but when I tell her no she cannot have anything else it is like I have unleashed an evil monster.
I would love to find an alternative to the mood stabilizer. We are replacing her wardrobe monthly. She is outgrowing her clothes as fast as we get them home it seems. Not to mention the guilt I feel when I have to tell her she can't have anymore to eat right then. I know it is for her own good. It is a terrible cycle that keeps repeating itself daily.
When she is off the mood stabilizer it is a whole other dose of evil. She goes into uncontrollable rages. She beats her head off of whatever is nearest to her at that moment. I see the anger and aggression now while she is on the medicine. Now however, it is controllable and I can redirect her.
If anyone has suggestions of herbal supplements or even vitamins that can help with the aggression and replace the mood stabilizer I am all for it. How do we keep the weight gain down, while helping keep the rage away?
30 May 2012
08 May 2012
The Despise List
My daughter has what she calls a Despise List. I am on the list a large majority of the time. Along with my husband, PT, case management, and according to her, many others. The other day we were playing on the computer and she said I needed to click on something for her. I did as she asked and she responded with "Mom, you are moved down to the bottom of my Despise List." I asked why I wasn't removed and she went on to tell me that " You should be glad I moved you down, that is a good thing since I have so many people on my Despise List."
Now, this got me to thinking. Is this list something I should be concerned about. She doesn't hesitate to tell people when they have made the list. It's also not easy to get removed from the list once you have earned a spot. Do any of your kids have a Despise List, or other type of list for people they are not happy with? Do you think the list is harmless?
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- I have spent most of my adult life( and now that I think about it) my entire life dealing with anxiety. Anxiety controls my entire life. I am never sure from one day to the next if I will be able to leave the house or answer the phone. Now add in Fibromyalgia and I spend most days in constant pain. Sleep is something that I always crave but never am satisfied. I toss and turn all night trying to get comfortable. Restless Leg Syndrome adds to the joy of trying to get a good night's sleep. My hair is falling out hand-fulls at a time. Stress is a major cause of flair ups. I have a daughter with special needs that include Autism, ADHD, Mood d/o-nos, and Obsessive Compulsive tendencies. I am also the caretaker of my 95 yr old grandmother with mental health issues of her own. Stress is a major part of my life. I was diagnosed with PCOS 13 yrs ago. After having a hysterectomy I had hoped for improvement. Of course that did not happen. You all know what they say about if it wasn't for bad luck I would have no luck at all, right? I have found writing to be therapeutic, and hope to help others by letting them know, they are not alone.
