Some days, I feel like a hostage in my own home. Held hostage by mental illness. Seriously. David had a couple of really good days. Mom took him into the city, he spent time with his favorite Aunt. Life was good for him. Then there are days like today. If it isn’t his way, then…
Tag: mental health
It is okay to be tired.
I am so tired. I admit it. And you know what? It’s okay to be tired. Besides the struggle to take care of David and what he needs I also have pretty serious health concerns myself. None of which react well to stress. Caring for a child like David,…
the enemy within
David is his own worst enemy. With the increase in behaviors, our psych team has discussed changing one of his medicines. We aren’t doing a wholesale med wash like we used to do. Rather we are increasing one of the stabilizers. Hopefully we will see a change. When we met with the psych team, I…