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Mothering Again, con't.
sKePTiKal:
OH THAT"S GOOD! "Sound like Mr. Rogers"
I can think of a lot of times, when that would've been good advice for dealing with, trying to help - my kids, too. It would calm me right down - LOL!!!
Izzy_*now*:
If it is really bi-polar, then remember Patty Duke (Astin) and read about her stuggle to healthy living!
sKePTiKal:
Skits kinda said, something that came to me, too.
It might be a very very very good thing to get an evaluation of whether her BP self-diagnosis is seconded by a professional. We know how much relief can come from a validation and acknowledgement of "us". And also, a general idea of where on the range of severity she is these days. Because down the road, that kind of "yardstick" can help her stay in the healthier range... it'll help her be self-aware and give her the possibility of self-correcting... as long as this isn't too severe or can be easily managed on low-dose Rx's.
From what you've said, it sounds like given some certainty about "what's wrong" and some treatment... she's really eager to dive right into managing, learning to cope, and getting back to having a life of her own. Leads me to believe that she's going to score on the milder end of that yardstick, you know? My fingers are crossed for ya both!
Hopalong:
Hi PR,
How would I go about "getting" her another evaluation?
She has not invited me to take charge of getting her appointments for evaluations, new therapy or followup. I HAVE provided her reams of info, links, contact information for all the mental health services possible in her college town. She has made clear she intends to seek out help, and she's smart, and she does know the types of care she needs. The books really helped paint that picture. I know she has read them.
It really is up to her at this point -- since I'm not in charge -- to seek out a further opinion or second opinion evaluation if she's uncertain about the diagnosis (I don't sense that she is, and it looked "real" to me based on my recent direct observations of the mood swings)...and I could not broach that subject in a very specific way without being viewed as controlling. She has invited my support but not to the degree of "taking charge of" her medical care.
She does know, how much it is needed. The books, the help moving, the emotional support...all of that I can give. But the concrete steps to being seen (particularly given the barriers of no money and no insurance) are going to be up to her to take.
thanks for the thoughts, sincerely...
Hops
sKePTiKal:
Sorry bout that; my wish to help sometimes runs out naked in the street without a single plan...
... and the words fall out without being edited...
... and :(
... I'll see about having that "head" removed from my butt, now!
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