Guest guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 So happy for you and congratulations. I think these events mean even more to those of us who have had a long road getting there. My son will be graduating from high school this year. Several times during the last few years I didn't know if we would ever get this far. But, with a lot of hard work we did. Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 That is wonderful news! I am proud for all of you for the tremendous progress she's made on her therapeutic and educational journey. -- Steph > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 REading this made me cry! Thanks for sharing. Yes, only those of us who have taken a road trip with the monster can understand what a huge accomplishment it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congratulations to her! I understand the relief. has one class to take this summer and then should graduate in December I guess. What did she major in?? > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 This is fantastic news! Congratulations! Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 >So true, Joni, thanks, and congratulations to your son! Terry > > So happy for you and congratulations. I think these events mean even more to those of us who have had a long road getting there. My son will be graduating from high school this year. Several times during the last few years I didn't know if we would ever get this far. But, with a lot of hard work we did. > > Joni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 That is so great, Terry. You must be so proud of Clare. What an accomplishment! Celebrating in my heart with you. ) She showed " the monster " . Ha! lol Hugs, BJ > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 That's wonderful! Congratulations Bonnie > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yay!!! That's awesome! Congrats... To: From: fireandice172000@... Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 12:08:00 +0000 Subject: Re: Celebrating! > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes. . proud AND RELIEVED. Only another OCD parent would understand the relived part. (((hugs))) Does she plan on moving home now, while looking for a job? I pray she can get one. You hear so many horror stories of kids graduating college then taking a job anyone could have gotten, without the hard-worked-for education. Hard times. I'm so glad you shared. We all need to hear the GOOD news too sometimes, to keep us going. She's a victory story. ) Josh is doing better, Terry. Thanks for asking. He is attending a local college, only taking one class right now. We were trying to get his health back under control, so only had him take the one class this quarter, giving us time to continue to seek answers. I encouraged him to take a writing class, because he struggles with it (no black and white answers, like OCD likes), so figured it would be easier to take it when he could concentrate ONLY on it. Despite his pessimism, he's gotten 100% on every essay so far. ) I'm hoping it will restore his confidence in his abilities. Healthwise, things have improved. Seems the itching, overheating, and sweating were medication related. It's so odd that it came on over a period of years like that, but it's certainly improved since we cut his dose in half. It's not gone, but it's tolerable now. Of course his OCD is more intense, but we are struggling through it. And just glad his GAD hasn't flared. He's been able to start exercising again, now that he's more able to function, and has dropped 30 pounds. I notice his appetite has mellowed too, with the lowering of the meds. My husband was the same on those meds. . .Both seemed like they couldn't tell when they were full, so over ate. For now. . .We are doing well. Hoping it lasts! It's good to hear from you. ) Big Hugs, BJ > >Hi BJ! > Oh, so proud and relieved. And so glad I can share here with all of you who understand just what this means. > How is Josh doing? > Terry > > > > That is so great, Terry. You must be so proud of Clare. What an accomplishment! > > > > Celebrating in my heart with you. ) > > > > She showed " the monster " . Ha! lol > > > > Hugs, > > BJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 BJ, So glad Josh is doing well. I'm sure it's a huge relief to him this semester to only have 1 class compared to what he was doing in the fall! I'm sure he needed some time to feel well again. Glad he's exercising and doing so well in the writing class. Writing was always hard for me too because it's subjective. You almost have to write to the teachers style instead of your own. I took 10 mgs. of Lexapro a few years ago for 6 mos. to see if it would help with my insomnia. I didn't notice anything with mood, sleep, etc, but I gained 15 lbs! I weigh 120 normally, so I noticed it big time. Of course the Dr. said it was a " weight neutral " med and that couldn't be it. Yea, right. I noticed that I ate a lot more and didn't feel full. I also craved carbs. It all stopped when I stopped the med, but it sure was hard getting the weight back off at age 40. Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hi, Dina. ) Yeah, he's relieved, but going in he was sure it would be too overwhelming after his one and only experience with the other college. It's been good for him to see that he can do it and it isn't too much. He's fortunate that his teacher has a similar sense of humor to his, so she likes his writing. ) Nice to catch a break. I'm not sure if I agree with that doc either, Dina. Obviously it wasn't weight neutral for you. Hubby was on that once too and ate like crazy. I couldn't seem to cook enough food. Ugh. . 50 is harder yet! Hugs, BJ > > BJ, > > So glad Josh is doing well. I'm sure it's a huge relief to him this > semester to only have 1 class compared to what he was doing in the > fall! I'm sure he needed some time to feel well again. Glad he's > exercising and doing so well in the writing class. Writing was always > hard for me too because it's subjective. You almost have to write to > the teachers style instead of your own. > > I took 10 mgs. of Lexapro a few years ago for 6 mos. to see if it would > help with my insomnia. I didn't notice anything with mood, sleep, etc, > but I gained 15 lbs! I weigh 120 normally, so I noticed it big time. > Of course the Dr. said it was a " weight neutral " med and that couldn't > be it. Yea, right. I noticed that I ate a lot more and didn't feel > full. I also craved carbs. It all stopped when I stopped the med, but > it sure was hard getting the weight back off at age 40. > > Dina > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 As a new parent on this journey - it helpful to know that things can work out- even if the road is bumpy! Enjoy the success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 It's so encouraging to hear of your kids' successes! Right now the idea of my daughter attending college or finding a rewarding job still seems like a distant dream. I need to keep looking up. Steph in VA - age 16 (OCD, depression/anxiety, Asperger's & NVLD) > > > > > > This very proud and relieved parent has to share--will be watching my beautiful daughter graduate from college this weekend after a long, hard journey that only all of you can understand. Don't know what the future will hold, and the monster will surely be along for the ride, but we're on to him, and for now--we celebrate!! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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