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A little update with BIG developments…

I have made several posts about the situation with my son so I won’t explain that again. On February 25th we go to court to remove him as my guardian. I have petitioned the court to let me be my own guardian again. Even with the complications from my current struggles with insomnia, I am capable of making sound decisions for myself. My morals and values are intact. I am very anxious to get this over with.

Speaking of the insomnia - I sleep less than 3 hours per 24. At least 2-3 nights a week I don’t even get into bed. I am following a healthy sleep guide that says bed only when sleepy. I started having bizarre episodes where my whole body jumps as if I was startled awake - but I was not sleeping in the first place. When I ran it by my PCP and now also my Psychiatrist, they both mentioned researching microsleeps. According to my research, they start when you are so sleep deprived that your organs are in danger of damage and/or failure. The human body needs to go into regular sleep cycles to rejuvenate all of the body systems regularly. I am going to be started on a new sleeping med called Belsomra when the prior authorization goes through.

I have also started to take some food extracts to assist meds I am already taking. Replace deficiencies revealed in blood work. And hopefully replace some prescription meds. I take 127 prescribed pills every day! The only thing both doctors asked is that #1 I only start 1 new extract a week. And #2 I notify each of them when I start something new so they can help track any side effects and/or benefits.

I have so many physical and mental health based dxs that I need to address. Doing it one at a time with single ingredient extracts when possible. With my autoimmune disorders, it can cause a different reaction or need a higher dose to accomplish anything. I am being careful and checking with my care team before I even purchase any extracts. The way I am doing this is very expensive. But how can I put a limit on my health and even my existence. I need to find some sort of quality of life- something I don’t think I have ever had. Anyway, this is the direction I have chosen at this time. I hope and pray for positive effects.

Those are the major updates I have to offer at this point in time… #Insomnia #MajorDepression #foodextracts #Court #microsleeps #Sleepmed #Guardianship #autoimmunedisorders #sounddecisions #organrisk #consultdoctor #Update #numerousdiagnoses #physicalhealth #MentalHealth #PTSDSupportAndRecovery #healthysleephygiene

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Regarding the famous Brittany Spears Conservatorship controversy. #Guardianship

How do you think we should handle the need for Guardianship(s) for the disabled and vulnerable?

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Guradianship or Power of Attorney

What is best? Where did you start? What was your decision?

I posed this question a few months back but didn’t get much interaction; just thought I’d give it another go.

if you are raising a child with special needs and/or disabilities; what is your take on Power of Attorney or Guardianship? In your opinion, which is better?
#Parenting #Guardianship #PowerOfAttorney #CerebralPalsy

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Hanging by a Thread

I've got the quadruple whammy going on. I'm grieving the 1st major death in my circle, I'm having a hard time keeping my Niece & Nephew safe from their addict Mom bc of their Grandma, I've got PMS & I am Day 495 of a constant, soul sucking migraine.
I know things will get easier, I only have to wait 12 hours to see my therapist. Back in the day I would drink & stuff my feelings. Now I try to express myself so the anger doesn't fester inside me.
Thanks for letting me rant! #Death #Loss #Addiction #Guardianship #Children #PMS #Migraine #InvisibleIllness #Therapy #Recovery

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Do you agree that #Guardianship is like present slavery

I feel guardianship is like a modern day slavery we really don’t have our own rights

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Where to start?

For the parents of young adults with special needs; how do you navigate the topics of “power of attorney” or “guardianship”? Where did you start? #Guardianship #PowerOfAttorney #Attorney #Parents #CerebralPalsy #Epilepsy