Posts by Heavenly

I am starting my BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) in September and I have to be vaccinated before my placement starts.  This is non-negotiable or I will not be admitted and I cannot use any type of exemption.  I do not not...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mirzam    So I don't really understand what you mean by "true" mental illness, all we have are labels made up from a menu of behaviors published in a book.   If you have...

Quote: Originally Posted by lanamommyphd07  This is not completely true. Many of my own patients with a pediatric bipolar disorder have become much better after removing most foods from the diet (if the families are...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  Diet changes may help, and are free. That would delay seeking an evaluation, but only for a short time. Or you can get your child evaluated immediately. When I was faced with that...

I would talk to his dr.  In my experience children don't make up this kind of stuff for attention.  Better to seek help and be safe than sorry.  I have a friend from a support group I'm a member (for parents of mentally...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  I think you forgot something very important, here. Is your child happy now (with all the labels)? Has it made a positive impact? That might seem obvious to you, but when I talk with...

I guess I am just writing this post for ideas, or support, or whatever.  I am the mother of 3 children and I have a lot of health problems.  Previous diagnoses are polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibromyalgia, delayed phase...

This piece is really powerful.  I find it interesting that there are 480 views and no comments.  It is the problem that we do not speak of.  It is the silent shame that we as parents of mentally-ill children have to...

Have you looked into getting him a thorough psychiatric assessment.  I'd look into bipolar disorder as a possibility as well.  With children there aren't always the obvious highs and lows but instead a constant mood of...

I have 3 children.  The oldest and the youngest have special needs.  The youngest isn't officially diagnosed yet and living with her is....well most days I wish I could just run away from home.  Unfortunately I don't...