I don't want to take up this forum with my stuff when I recognise the benefit of all those using it to help themselves living with the BD. I just need to ask questions occasionally to ensure I am doing the right thing by my daughter. She is 20 and has D and A. She had a full time job but said it really played with her head and she was having meltdowns before and during work time. It didn't seem to be helping her so I agreed she should leave. During her unemployment she would spend hours in her room watching stuff online, the house would not be touched and it was annoying everyone who worked and came home to nothing done all day. My husband and I support her financially as we both work. That is fine but I feel like this added to her depression, the trap being needing to ask for money yet not being able to find work. Recently she has had a Xmas casual job and is going OK but is feeling like she is struggling some days to remember what she should be doing. She goes on and off her meds and over the last year has been inconsistent, therefore it is hard to know what works and doesn't. She likes her GP but also is inconsistent with her psych appointments. I guess I see all this as symptoms of the illness and I am reluctant to push her to be consistent with her meds and appointments for fear that may place more pressure on her. The housework also annoys me and if I bring it up she descends into tears and is upset, saying she can't help it. What is my best approach here. Those with similar issues may be able to help me.
Thank you so much 1113 for your post. My son has anxiety and my partner struggles with the time it is taking for him to manage it and function in society. Your words mean a lot. You have simply stated what I am doing for him and it has reinforced that I am on the right path for my son. So a big hug for you ☺
