Lor - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

langlee · 08-01-2007, 09:04 AM

Hi Lor,

We just got back and are leaving again so it will take me a long time to catch up on everyone's threads.

I just wanted to tell you to have a wonderful time in Alaska and I'm delighted to hear that Drew is doing so well.

I, too, have had the experience with therapists who tell me they would never know Zac was having so many issues. One of them actually told me she was enamored with Zac! I'm glad, though, that the new pdoc is a good communicator. That will help tremendously!

I'll update everyone when I have time, but Zac basically had a great two weeks, although he was very stressed at times. He worked through it but, again, I'm reminded of the fragility.

Have a wonderful, wonderful time!

Love,

Hope

hereinfla · 08-01-2007, 11:50 AM

Hope, its so obvious that zac doesnt do well during the school year..and better without the schedule of school? He doesnt sound too bad, thats good news.

lor, you going to alaska? thats cool

...i wish i was leaving florida and heading that way..

its in the high 70's there right??

langlee · 08-01-2007, 06:40 PM

You're right. Stress is his undoing and he still hasn't learned how to handle that. He has a very challenging schedule this coming year and he is starting to worry about it already. As it is, he has an assignment of 5 different books this summer (4 for AP Lang Arts and 1 for Honors British Lit), as well as finishing Algebra.

How are you in Florida, my friend?

Love,

Hope

Lor60 · 08-02-2007, 07:17 AM

Hope,
Welcome back! You were missed, but I hope the time away gave you time to recharge. I'm not sure how to explain this, but when things are going well I find myself focusing on recharging so I will have the strength and ability to stay calm during the next challenging time.

I'm glad Zac did well. Hopefully his ability to deal with the stress and come out on top is teaching him some coping skills which will make things easier for him in the future. It does sound like he is going to have to start focusing on preparing for the next school year. Maybe EYE's chain reaction will help him to get started. The more he procrastinates the more stressed he will become. Drew has three books to read and a summer math packet. I guess the days of long, lazy summers are over.

Jules, I'm not sure what the temperature will be in Alaska but I know it will seem cool to me. I'm sorry you are not seeing much Sunshine down here this week. We have had some rain where we are but not all day. We've been spending time at the beach the past few days to take advantage of the waves. Drew even did a little surfing yesterday. Did you do any shopping?

Lor

hereinfla · 08-02-2007, 07:29 AM

Thanks guys, we woke up to more rain today..im starting to lose it.. isnt this supposed to SUNNY FLORIDA? hope, i understand about stress and how it changes zac..part of the problem is he puts alot on himself because he wants to be the best he can and wont be happy with any less.