Information and opinions on Bipolar from Hopeful mom at BipolarConnect.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/72825/year Sat, 30 May 2009 11:33:08 -0400 Hopeful mom Well another school year has drawn to a close.  Only one year left to go.  I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for him.  He has his year one machining certificate.  He passed the semester with straight Cs.  I know he could do better but at least he passed everything.  No more Math! Woohoo! He has to repeat a semester of biology and year 10 English but other than that, it's smooth sailing from... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/72825/year http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/55964/still-doing-well Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:27:43 -0500 Hopeful mom He ended the semester with an A, two Bs, and two Cs.  Life is going better for him now.  He should be getting his driver's license in the next couple of months.  One more semester of Math and he shouldn't have to worry about that any more.  He was really tired before Christmas break but he seems renewed at the moment.  We had a conversation this week where he claimed he'd be going off his meds when he turns... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/55964/still-doing-well http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/52493/checking Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:47:19 -0500 Hopeful mom Wow, it's been awhile since I posted here.  Guess I haven't felt as much need for the forum lately.  It's been a year and a month since we got our son back.  When he was released from the hospital he was a tiny 120 pounds (he's 5'9).  He was very gaunt and unhealthy looking from the depression that almost ended his life.  We were scared to death and I thought every time I fussed at him about something he would go try to... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/52493/checking http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/42636/meeting-therapy Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:36:31 -0400 Hopeful mom We had his IEP meeting on Friday.  It looks like he should be able to graduate on time if he doesn't fail any more classes.  His F in Algebra is now a C.  His Science grade is a D but his teacher said if he'll finish 2 assignments this weekend, that grade will be a C as well.  He's holding a strong B+ in English. I think he might just have a handle on this school thing.  Time will tell I guess, but he's finally talking... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/42636/meeting-therapy http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/42052/things-couldn Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:37:52 -0400 Hopeful mom We're finding out now that he can do the math without stimulants.  He's coming in from school and getting right down to it.  He's only missing one more assignment in his algebra class at this point.  He's understanding it too.  He hasn't asked for help in a week now.  I really think the kid had to experience success before he was motivated to try. I would recommend alternative school to any parent of a teen who's... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/42052/things-couldn http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/41630/mother-dream Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:50:01 -0400 Hopeful mom Those of you who've been following my story, know about the ups and downs of raising a teenage boy with a mood disorder.  Today, I realized he's going to be fine.  I received his progress report from vo-tech.  My son, who's not shown any motivation academically, has an A in his machining class.  Not only that, but he was marked as giving a responsible performance and having a positive attitude.  He's doing it all on his... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/41630/mother-dream http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/41354/putting-things Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:29:14 -0400 Hopeful mom Going back to school is stressful.  Especially when a kid has experienced failure in the academic environment.  He's back in therapy, but only once a month or as needed.  I did find out that the academy was not made aware of his IEP.  Long story on that one.  I did call special services and request that it be sent to them so they can do the modifications for him.  We're doing algebra every night at home. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/41354/putting-things http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/35960/generic-lamictal Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:37:45 -0400 Hopeful mom I just read an article that said that Teva has recently launched a generic version of Lamictal.  Have any of you heard or seen anything about it or know where it might be available? http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/35960/generic-lamictal http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/29471/back-trip Sat, 31 May 2008 05:43:47 -0400 Hopeful mom We got back last night from Puerto Rico.  I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't been.  It was a wonderful but short trip.  I think my husband would really like to move there haha.  I told him "ok, let's win the lottery and we'll move." The boy did wind up failing 3 subjects.  His dear geometry teacher gave him a 60.  I know he didn't earn it but this man has been so wonderful all year.  He told me that he... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/29471/back-trip http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/28339/he-got-in Tue, 20 May 2008 05:57:14 -0400 Hopeful mom We got the news yesterday that they've accepted him at the Alternative School for next year.  He'll take 3 classes there in the morning and go to Vo-Tech around 11:30.  We are hoping and praying for a better year.  As he's said over and over again "This year sucked." http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/67087/28339/he-got-in