[floridamama]

I'm sitting here teary eyed as I type this. It has been a really, really rough day today with my son, Colin. I am so confused and sad right now, and just not sure what to do.
He was dx with Aspergers & Bi-polar last year. Long story short, I did not believe in my heart of hearts that he has Bi-polar. So I just brushed that dx under the rug. As for the Aspergers...well, he does have that. I believe it's mild (thankfully) but it is there. His teachers agree with me on that one!
The past couple of months have been good with him. He really seemed to be getting a grip on his "meltdowns" and behaviors, and we were so impressed that we cancelled his appointment with a developmental/behavioral pediatrtion up in Tampa.
But things have been changing with Colin. I see it come and go in waves, sigh, he is getting the "glazed look" in his eyes again, and his meltdowns are back and he's just going with them. He is also becoming increasingly bossy & somewhat aggresive with his sisters again. I don't know if it's normal sibling stuff or bi-polar. I just don't know. I am worried. My family is worried, and my dh is in denial. Again.
What do I do?

[Alejandros Mommy]

It sounds a little like bi-polar...Did you doc put you in touch with any groups in your area that could help? I don't know where you are srom but that would help ease your stress a little if you could be with otheres going through simialr situations...HugZ to you and I hope that things get a little better with your son..

[MommaColleen]

I can't offer any advise but wanted to send you and your family BIG HUGS. Hoping things get back in check really quickly.

[MommyDee]

Vent away sweetie... I don't really have any advice, just sorry to hear you and your family are having such a hard time right now. Take care.

[floridamama]

Thanks for taking the time to listen to me whine, Ladies. It does help to just type it out, and get it off my chest.
I still don't know what to do...but will sit down with dh tonight to discuss all of this. Something needs to be done.

[PamalaLauren]

You're right to be worried. If in fact he is bi-polar that's a serious condition that needs to be treated. I know it's hard to fathom that your child might have it and it might take a bit of talking to convince your husband that it's serious but I think you're right to be concerned and you're right to want help.

[daniandbebe08]

I dont have any advice for you on this subject, but just to let you know that all of us ladies here at Families.com are here for you no matter what, EVEN if you feel like venting, everyone needs a vent here and there

Hope you feel better soon hun **HUGS**

[kimchee67]

I don't have much advice, but I did want to offer support. Does DS see a behavioral therapist for his Asperger's? Does he still see the doc that diagnosed him? Maybe your family might benefit from a support group.

[mcmama]

Here is a site for family members of Bi polar people. Some of the folks I have met here are parenting children who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. See if this has any resources for you. There is also a support group where people can vent.
http://www.bpso.org/

[mama2riley]

BUG HUGZ to you Shannon! That must be so hard to see your son like that and not know what to do or how to help him. You can vent to us any time hun. Maybe you should look into seeing a medical professional about it before it gets worse. You are a great mom and I know you love your son very much and will do what is best for him. Hang in there and God will take care of you and your family.