Posted by Solstice on March 1, 2012, at 18:28:57
In reply to Moon sent home from school today - sigh.., posted by Solstice on March 1, 2012, at 18:21:58
oh.. I forgot to say this:
I think anxiety might be playing a HUGE role in her symptoms. She is really behind, and because of the hypomanic episode, she can't really talk herself through to feel like she can cope. Her hypomanic distortions are catastrophizing her situation. Her school performance is far below ideal right now - but it's not the end of the world. The 'panic attacks' were emphasized by the teacher/nurse. So I'm thinking that she feels all this anxiety and gets no relief from it. She keeps trying to get caught up - but her bipolar and med issues get in the way - so she keeps feeling like a failure. Maybe that's why she seems more relaxed at home.
I just don't know what to do to help her. I'm thinking about keeping her out of school through spring break.. but if we don't figure out a way to address the academics, she'll be right back where she started.
Anyway.. what to you all know about anxiety?
Solstice
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