Time for the Doctor...AGAIN.
Stress? Who has stress? If you could have seen me...eyes bugged out, teeth clenched, often holding back tears. My year was not actually THAT bad, but with Anxiety Disorder, everything seemed 10 times as bad as it really was.
Here's a basic rundown: My middle boy (Boss Man) started having troubles in school. He was constantly in trouble. He couldn't sit still, he couldn't keep his hands to himself. He was diagnosed with ADHD first. Three months later came the Sensory Processing Disorder diagnosis. Two months after that? Anxiety. We finally got all of his medications regulated, but it was a rollercoaster.
My youngest boy (Mini Boss) was next. First came the Sensory Processing Disorder diagnosis. Then the assumption that he too has ADHD (of course, too young to medicate). Then came the night terrors and separation anxiety.
We decided it was time for the experts. After taking them to two pediatric behavioral psychiatrists, one of which specialized in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), we got the diagnoses. Boss Man - 96% chance of Aspergers. Mini Boss - borderline ASD.
The toughest part about all of this? We live in a city without the resources needed to help these little guys. Boss Man is in a class with 25 other kids, and a gym class with 65 others. Not easy.
Basically, I was a wreck. I could hold it all together most of the time (I did a good job hiding it in school, and pretending nothing was wrong in front of the kids) but it was starting to build up. The worst part about it was my irritability. I was snapping at my own children. I was snapping at my husband. I wasn't being a very nice Mom or wife.
Another bad part about this stress? I had headaches EVERY DAY. Literally every day. (And yes, I know how to correctly use the word literally.) It was to the point where DH (Dear Husband) wanted me to go get an MRI...but I was resistant.
Again, we fast forward. After 3 weeks on Plexus, I was relaxed. I started to not sweat the small stuff. New diagnosis? No problem. We got this. I am a GOOD MOTHER. First time I ever believed that statement. Report cards? Kids not meeting benchmark? No big deal. I have more than 4 months to get them there. Let's work on their needs. Again, I have never felt this confident and positive before!
And the headaches? Not just reduced...GONE! Since I started Plexus almost two months ago, I have only had 2 headaches, and they were both sinus related! I am SO thankful.
If you would like more info, please email me at powerofx04@gmail.com ...You won't regret it!
Basically, I was a wreck. I could hold it all together most of the time (I did a good job hiding it in school, and pretending nothing was wrong in front of the kids) but it was starting to build up. The worst part about it was my irritability. I was snapping at my own children. I was snapping at my husband. I wasn't being a very nice Mom or wife.
Another bad part about this stress? I had headaches EVERY DAY. Literally every day. (And yes, I know how to correctly use the word literally.) It was to the point where DH (Dear Husband) wanted me to go get an MRI...but I was resistant.
Again, we fast forward. After 3 weeks on Plexus, I was relaxed. I started to not sweat the small stuff. New diagnosis? No problem. We got this. I am a GOOD MOTHER. First time I ever believed that statement. Report cards? Kids not meeting benchmark? No big deal. I have more than 4 months to get them there. Let's work on their needs. Again, I have never felt this confident and positive before!
And the headaches? Not just reduced...GONE! Since I started Plexus almost two months ago, I have only had 2 headaches, and they were both sinus related! I am SO thankful.
If you would like more info, please email me at powerofx04@gmail.com ...You won't regret it!
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