More Reflections
Aspies and Manipulation
ByCherylAutism is a funny creature. Having two sons with autism has taught me first hand just how different it can affect each child/person who has it. Aidan is at the high functioning end while Ry is at the low functioning end. Ryland gets most of the attention as his condition is more severe, but Aidan…
A Conversation With My Daughter About Her Bipolar Disorder
ByCherylRecently I sat down with my daughter, Paix, and asked her several questions about her Bipolar II Disorder. She’s had a really rough time over the past few years and I wanted to see what she thought about her disorder from her point of view. It comes across as very dry and interview-y (if that’s…
Genetics and Medication
ByCherylGenetic testing for medications has gained popularity in the past few years especially in the psychiatric community. Also called Pharmacogenetics, this genome testing analyzes your DNA to determine how your body will react to certain medications. I’ve had the testing done myself, so has my daughter as well as another member of my family. We’ve…
6 Phrases You May Only Hear at Our House…
ByCherylWe’ve come to realize that our home does not run like most households. Things that are “normal” for us are not “normal” for others. Ry’s schedule is a prime example. Not many people need to take their 19-year-old to the bathroom for “potty time.” We’ve also come to realize that there are phrases one will here quite frequently in our home that aren’t heard in others. Here are some of them.
Music and Mental Health
ByCherylMusic is awesome! We all have our favorite genres of music and everyone has a favorite song. Music is a common denominator for us all. Personally, I listen to everything from the blues to old-school rap – the new hard-core rap is just too much for me, but the old-school stuff still can get me…