Children Needing Attention

As we all know, children consume a great deal of our time. A child is in need of attention and love as they develop. From The Mouth Of Babes, they will let us know loud and clear of their needs. For those of us who are dealing with an autoimmune disorder, this is difficult because of simply not feeling well. We have a tendency of being short-fused because of personal struggles of our own. In the beginning stages, the advice is given for creating a daily routine. I believe it is also important for children to participate in a routine. This tool helps to enforce positive behavior patterns. Putting all the facts on the table, grouchiness goes both ways! I need to create some amount of control, so my days are not in total kayos. Maybe join an on-line support group, so you can reach out to others who are feeling the same emotions as you.

 

Creating A Support System With Children

My daughter is a teenager in her first year of college. When I was first diagnosed with Graves’ Disease, she was in high school and fairly self-sufficient. Being divorced opens doors for other family members and friends to chip in as need be but I do not want anyone else taking my place as a mother. I keep a tight schedule and allow time for rest because even 15 minutes of rest time can make a world of difference in my day. If your children are in the toddler stage, don’t be afraid to merge your rest time around theirs. Children will pick up on your habits, and you might be surprised how helpful they will be taking a time out with mommy! It’s a matter of setting some boundaries, and not letting other people interfere with your rules. Another issue is setting boundaries concerning the telephone. People mean well, but this is a trigger for me because of the ringing noise. We all must keep in mind the importance of creating a support system that works for you! Speak up and let others know how you feel, and what your needs are.

 

Communicating With Children

From The Mouth Of Babes, children need time to work off energy, and playdates are important. Even older children engage in activities through school and community functions. Reach out to family and friends for support, if you are having a rough day. Sometimes, it only takes some quiet and alone time to rejuvenate the soul, and I am ready to pick up the pieces again. A Graves’ Disease person wants to keep things simple. I do not like dealing with people who want to make things difficult. Children can give you the “why mom” quite often, so communicate with them. Include them in on what you are going through. In all honesty, my daughter would rather an explanation of what I am going through than to snap at her because of personal mood swings. Learn quickly what the triggers are, and avoid repeating things that will only make your day miserable. My home environment comes first, so I will get to where I am going when I get there. This is my slogan to all!

 

Children Speak The Truth

A child will speak the truth, and their feelings matter when developing little personalities, turning into strong character figures. Looking back over the past four years from my diagnosis, the learning experience of dealing with others is a definite challenge. My daughter is a reminder every day of what is good in this lifetime. I want to reach out to others on concurring this monstrous madness. Looking forward to feedback from other sources on managing stress and maintaining a lifestyle that is fulfilling because after all, remission is possible for those who can beat the war! I feel stronger now since obtaining more information about Graves Disease but my antibody level is still high, so I have more work to carry out. Graves’ patients should stay in a routine and enjoy each day to the fullest since a positive state of mind is necessary. My daughter will say, “it is alright to love me”. Keep telling yourself, “I love me”, and From The Mouth Of Babes, move forward with your journey!