Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Out of Control Stress

Now Caroline has really gone into a full-blown manic state, which we now see she has been ramping up to for weeks now.  We may have to admit her to an acute psych unit until she is more stable to go to RTC.  In which case, neither she or my husband get to go on the SeaWorld/Disneyland vacation we have planned and paid for much of it beforehand.  We did get travel insurance on the airline tickets, which we will always do now.  I am really really stressed out about Caroline's crazy behavior, and my youngest is really acting out, and my oldest is running a 102 degree fever.   This is so very hard.  I was filling out Caroline's  Merridell application today and there was a section to check off previously tried meds.  I checked so many boxes.  About 14 actually.  Then there are the seven psychotrophic drugs she is on now, plus a few others for asthma and severe eczema.  And the boxes I checked for anger and agitation, plus lack of focus were numerous.  I sure hope the RTC things happens soon.

4 comments:

  1. Would it be any help to have your youngest come spend the night Friday?

    Bummed about the trip. That's just so wrong! Glad you got the travel insurance though...

    Or would YOU like to come spend the night Friday?
    :-)

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  2. We are leaving, if we leave, around 6:00 am on Sat morning, so a sleepover wouldn't work then. But we'll take a raincheck! Love, megan

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  3. What is the deal with having asthma, allergies and bipolar? My daughter has all of these too. I wish we knew more!

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  4. Kimberly, My son also has allergies and asthma along with his bipolar. Weird!
    Megan, I could say so much but for now I just feel extreme gratitude for finding this blog. A couple of posts ago you said suffering is the worst but loneliness in suffering is unbearable. Tonight after connecting with you and your readers, I feel a little less lonely. hugs

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