fern7Casual Contributor
The ride with teen with mental illness
Hello Sane families
I joined the forum to share and hear other families and lived experiences of people.
Our 16 year old has bipolar the ride of supporting her and getting support has been exhausting and difficult.
Firstly due to teen drug and alcohol rehabilitation due to self medication to feel calmer and not being able to get a diagnosis or medication until not on drugs.
To schooling and challenge when child does not fit 3 high schools and to the current decision to home school because of school refusal.
It's exhausting because it's heartbreaking to see your child trying to do things to improve their lives and feel in control only for the mind to change to high risk behaviour like going out not sleeping for days on a high to very low post high uncontrollable crying.
We are looking to review medication to improve stabilise I am interested if any parents or people with mental illness can share their experiences.
Warmest refards
