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Medication Mania
03 months ago
by Lost and Tired
in Autism
Elliott has not has his Zoloft today. Yesterday was his last dose. He is most certainly manic.
He is all over the place. He’s not miserable, in fact, he’s happy… Super, super happy.
Hopefully, this is just a reaction to the medication and the mania is not a sign of anything else. I think if he balances out in the next day or so, that means he’s okay.
If he doesn’t, well, we’ll have More >
Doing what’s best vs letting them be kids
26 months ago
by Lost and Tired
in Autism
What’s Best For Them?
Here at the Lost and Tired house, we have an ever increasing dilemma. That dilemma revolves around things like holiday’s, parties and most recently, trick or treat. As a parent to 3 boys, in different places on the Autism Spectrum, the line between doing what’s best or just letting them be kids is getting blurrier all the time.
In speaking with many parents of children on More >
Medication Miracles
07 months ago
As many of you are already aware, Gavin has been on a necessary but crazy amount of medications for a long time (See: My interview on CNN). Gavin was taking almost 9 different medications per day. This was necessary in order to help manage some of his health and mental health issues. As much as we hated to have him take these medication, they improved the quality of his life and the results were More >
10 Reasons Why You’re Lucky…But Don’t Know It
107 months ago
by Lost and Tired
in Autism
When I became a special needs parent (11 years years ago), I realized what most people consider an annoyance is really a blessing. I’m by no means trying to speak for everyone or belittle anyone. When I wrote this, my son Emmett was not able to talk and we weren’t sure he ever would. Having 3 boys on the spectrum is something that changed many things in my life. I find myself, sometimes longing More >
Clozapine: Week 5
11 year ago
Gavin will be starting week 5 of his new meds. They seem to be helping so far, however, the bipolar side of things is out of whack. Meaning he is manic. He had a rough time with today’s blood work but still worlds ahead of where he was this time last year. Great job Gavin, we’re proud of you.
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A very honest post
01 year ago
Lizze posted something I her blog tonight. I know it took a lot for her to open up and say the things she did. Please read it and see what a mother of 3 special needs kids can feel like….
A demoralizing kind of day……
01 year ago
by Lost and Tired
in Aspergers, Autism, Bipolar, Emmett John, Family, Fibromyalgia, Gavin, Lizze, Parenting
Today has been very trying. Gavin is driving me completely batty. I can’t take a whole lot more of him. He literally has the memory of a gold fish. Maybe that’s mean to say but it’s the best way to describe it. A gold fish only remembers the last few seconds. So each time it swims to the other side of the bowl it’s a new experience. However, with Gavin it seems to be selective. He can remember More >
The self injury continues
41 year ago
Gavin (even back on the anti-psychotics) continues to self injure. He slammed his wrist onto something last night while he was angry. I didn’t notice this till today. He’s pretty lucky he didn’t go any deeper.
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Death of a bouncy house
71 year ago
by Lost and Tired
in Autism
I regret to inform you that as of 12am this morning the bouncy house is no longer with us. I was running around last night charging batteries and gathering blankets when I noticed. She just didn’t look the same. Even from a distance I knew something was wrong. She was all slumped over in the corner. My instincts kicked in and tried to resuscitate her with mouth to mouth. Despite my best efforts More >
