A blog for anyone who needs to know they are not alone in raising a bipolar child.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Still Waiting
We thought we would hear from the school today whether or not she had been accepted, but they called asking to talk to her psychologist, the same one Caroline has had for six years. I put a call in to her, and she did call the school and had a good talk with the principal's wife, who I guess has authority there too. She said that they really only had one question and that was if she was aggressive toward other kids/teachers, which actually she hasn't been. She just kind of melts down all by herself. If she is aggressive, it is toward her sisters, and less often towards us. Anyway, we'll find out tomorrow, hopefully.
Your anxiety level must be really high. I can't imagine how frazzled you feel.
ReplyDeleteOne favorite activity that always helped you in the past was getting some exercise. Are you still trying to do a daily jog? Do you think Caroline would go with you? Or with her dad?
There's probably some appeal you could make to her competitive athletic nature: she might act as your "personal trainer," so she would stay at your side and not head off to Timbuktu.
She could probably talk and run at the same time. All you have to do is nod!
Perhaps just twice around the block would be enough to reset the atmosphere a bit.
This may not be possible, I don't know.
Hoping the school responds soon.
Thanks Jeanette for your encouragement. Yes, exercise is the best stress reliever and I don't use it often enough.
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