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The Formula: How We Need To Be A Great Carer For Our Dependents

This is a collaborative post and therefore doesn't necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the blog or its owner Pxhere We all have the same battle in life, the one of time. For those parents who have special needs children, the struggle is all too real. The needs of the child will forever be a weight on the parents’ shoulders, and as they age, the common issues start creeping. From health problems to physical problems, or any sort of decline, we all have to deal with these issues. For those that have children who rely on them to do everything, or for those that are in a position of care, stress is a very real emotion. And it's not just about the day-to-day care, thoughts turn to how you…

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January 16, 2018

Gavin / My thoughts

When your special needs child turns 18

I just got a letter from Social Security in regards to Gavin. He and I have an appointment with social security on January 25th in regards to Gavin becoming an adult. Part of Gavin turning eighteen means that things like this are going to come up. We're currently working on permanent guardianship, which will continue to allow us to manage Gavin's life when he can't do so for himself. Gavin's nervous about going because he's never had to go to one of these before and he's concerned about shots. I'm not sure where that came from but in his head, he think the social security worker will want to give him a shot. This appointment will be the first that we have to attend in order to keep Gavin's affairs…

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January 16, 2018

My thoughts

They finally went back to school

Thank God there's school today. I love my kids, I truly do but there schedule has been so messed up since before Christmas break, they need to go back. I need them to go back. There were closing around us but we weren't one of them. We got the kids off to school, and both Gavin's and Lizze's blood work done. All I need to do today is call the pharmacy and remind them to call for his lab results so they can deliver his Clozapine in the morning. Gavin's good until Wednesday night. So far so good. The day could definitely be worse but I'm grateful it's not.. ☺

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January 16, 2018

Gavin / My thoughts

Heatbreaking: I wish I could carry his burden for him

We celebrate Gavin's 18th birthday this week. This is a moment that's absolutely worth celebrating, for a million reasons. While there's so much to be grateful for, it's really hard not to notice things that are cause for worry. Over the last few days, I've noticed that Gavin is forgetting what some words mean. The one that took me by surprise was the word maintenance. He doesn't remember what it means to perform maintenance on something. There has been a few others as well but I can't remember them off the top of my head. I know I'm not the only one taking notice because Gavin will ask what a word means and Lizze will look at me in concern. Elliott and Emmett are noticing as well. They're very respectful…

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January 16, 2018

Confessions / Depression Management / My thoughts

Depression Confession: Major progress has been made

Today begins phase 2 of my withdrawal from Paxil. I'm officially on half on my original dose and that's progress. The first two weeks were absolutely horrible. It was like the worst case of the flu I've ever experienced. That lasted about a week and a half. After that misery was over the insomnia began. My experience for the last week or so has been much, much better. The first two and a half weeks sucked but it definitely got better. For the next four weeks, I'll be taking 20 mg/day. That's 20 mg/day less than I've been taking for the last few years. More likely than not, therr will be more unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and I suspect it may follow the original pattern. I know how ridiculous it sounds…

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January 16, 2018

My thoughts

Dry air makes it so hard for me to sleep

I had a rough time sleeping last night. Majority of the problem was related to the air being so dry, it made me really stuffy and that always makes it hard for me to sleep. It's like a fricking desert. Around 2 AM I ended up downstairs on the couch. Its easier to breathe down there for some reason. I need to put the humidifier on the second floor because that should make a difference. I didn't end up fall asleep with Ruby curled up next to me. Thankfully, the boys are at Lizze's parents house, so I was able to sleep in. Gavin didn't need anything this morning and I wasn't disturbed. All we have to do today is take Lizze to the dentist, get stuff for the boys…

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January 15, 2018

Contributed / Link / My thoughts / Sponsored Post

Recuperating & Revitalizing Yourself After An Injury

This is a collaborative post ans does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of this blog or its owner Sports injuries really are a pain in the neck; there is nothing worse than being desperate to train but being unable to due to an injury. Regardless of whether you injured yourself by pushing too hard, or you’re working with personal injury lawyers to explore the possibility that something like faulty equipment was to blame for that nick in your back, those long weeks of waiting can quickly take their toll. For anyone who likes to exercise and uses working out as an outlet for stress and worry, being unable to be active due to an injury is a total and complete nightmare. For anyone who likes to exercise and…

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January 15, 2018

Autism Parenting Struggles / Discussions / My thoughts

As an #Autism parent, why don’t you get a break?

We've established that #Autism Parents aren't getting the breaks they need. The next question is why. Why don't you get the breaks you need?

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January 15, 2018