Special Needs Parent's Mental Health. Opening up about my anxieties…

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I'm sorry that we haven't been posting recently, it's been a bit of a roller coaster. To be completely honest, we are still feeling the after-effects of lockdown! In this week's video, I talk very openly about my mental health and the things I'm doing to manage my anxieties.
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[@ComingHometoAutism]

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[@Josh.7168]

Hey tara

[@Josh.7168]

Is Dylan is Special Ed?

[@Shopporfolio]

I feel the same way! So much going on Day to day and putting my son first has left me and and my feelings on the back burner. It’s hard because you want to be strong for your kiddos but we are people too. Also I think friends and family try to be encouraging but unless they are living it they truly don’t get what you are going through. Anyway nice video def help me to see !

[@ComingHometoAutism]

I’m so pleased x

[@kiwanyvillarin5017]

I can completely understand the emotions you mentioned. While I too have accepted my sons' Autism diagnosis but I stuffed my emotions with the mindset of strong strong strong and it drowned me.. I even became upset with my own family who rather than say "How can I help?", they would instead answer with "Oh you are strong get it together" and all I wanted was my feelings to be validated. I also joined support groups for women, self care, and mental health. My biggest hurdle is that although it has been years, my son's father still cannot accept the diagnosis. Thank you for this video!

[@ComingHometoAutism]

So true you just want validation that it’s ok to feel this way. We don’t want to stay there but it’s ok to say this is hard x

[@sallyblack3654]

Exactly the same thing has happened in our family. So heart breaking x

[@jyoadithkm3259]

Perfect timing! I am in bed literally crying feeling sad down coz I have been trying to stay positive for my kid family etc but at times we get stuck by so many situations like a little kid of my friends asking me why isn’t he talking to me? I am constantly tired of making my son respond to friends, their kids, instructors. I feel like a failure, so much guilt for feeling this way, so painful to see our precious little ones go through their happy childhood with so many things running around them…sorry to vent out like this…it’s an emotional day… Thanks for being open honest, it helps. You are great and inspiring!

[@valenciaroye6080]

😢😢😢😢 no vent 😭 I deal with the same thing to today took my daughter to a party a child was like look at her 😢I just left and cried on the way home 🏡 smh it just a sad situation

[@Freespiritmystic]

I needed hear this so much tonight. I have been stuffing my own feelings for so long and tonight I had a major cry fest tonight & I needed to be reminded that it’s okay for me to allow those emotions. Thank you.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Sending you a big hug x

[@soonyabaldeo7171]

Hugs...thanks for always being honest n real and spreading awareness....u hv no idea hw much support u gv mommas like me..its not an easy road 💜

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you x

[@valenciaroye6080]

Exactly 💯 thank you

[@valenciaroye6080]

I came to the right place i feel so free to see im not the only person going through this 😢😢 thank you 😢

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Sending you so much love x

[@priyasrinath3426]

This is so comforting Tara !! I understand what it is like and I take you for reference ... I say if you could get through this .. I can too

[@alexandralawson9578]

💯 @Priya Srinath

[@emmanaidoo1485]

Hi Tara great video.... something we don't do as parents is really take care of ourselves..... anxiety has been new to me recently and it is no joke.... thank you for the information on the premium Jane products. They sound really good. X

[@april__marie]

Thank you for posting this video, it came up on my recommended. I have been fighting on whether or not to share a video I just recorded with something similar to this 🥴 I’m new on here and was a little apprehensive about being so vulnerable but this was confirmation for me. Blessings on your mental health journey and thank you for sharing! 💕

[@Layla-1989]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again it is so nice to relate to other mums in the same position. Now lockdown is easing I’m starting to make friends with other mums in a similar situation but in all honesty sometimes the days are draining and even the demands of friendship are too much, so it’s nice to come here. We are just at the beginning of our journey but I adore my children so I’m trying to learn as much as I can and be the best I can and yes sometimes the pressure is quite overwhelming. This video has made me realise I do have to look after myself as well as them and that will benefit all of us.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Yes lovely so important to look after you x

[@carlalopes5874]

I'm on the edge at this moment, waiting for doctors appointment. Just feeling like running away But I'm still able to calm my self and try to learn more how to deal with problems, and always saying to my self... Tomorrow will be a better day. Thank you for you videos they always come on the right time

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Take a deep breath your doing a great job and this feeling will pass and you will feel stronger soon x

[@oliviaann5535]

It’s lovely to see you back it’s been very tough our end as well, you deserve to look after yourself it’s so important because you can’t take care of Dylan and your other children to your best ability if your not looking after your mental health! I also recommend Jason stepson meditation channel on KZbin! Xxx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

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[@2resouza]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. I would love to hear more about the cbd oil , how can it actually help the child and also parents in a bit more detailed video about the product. Thank you & lots of love for you all

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Of course will do one on how it can help children also x

[@fineya]

Your videos really help. My 5 years has autism - after many struggles whit the doctors. He has many autism signs (and still can´t speak at 5y) but I was told "well he is a bit active, no more and he is like that cause he was in an unhealthy family" (Like he learned a bit to speak after I got divorced from my husband) even after my son zoned out in front of her and even did fall of from his seat. After that I got to another doctor and was told, that he clearly has autism but to many signs so that he doesnt fit clearly in a scheme. Now I´m whit my son in an autism therapy and it helps a bit. I´m lucky, that I live in a 4-generation-household and everyone helps me whit him. my only fear is, that my youngest (20 months) will be like him (still doesnt speak, his head flys everywhere and he zones out sometimes). Hopefully its nothing... but I wnated to say is thank you for your videos. it helps me and my family to understand him much more.

[@frederick197]

You are looking more beautiful mom day by day

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you my sweet friend I don’t feel it but thank you x

[@lazarrawellness4168]

Im struggling with my son hving mild autism and mother in law anxiety disorder. We are staying together..im so burnout dealing with both of them

[@MarthaLopez-hv6re]

Hi, which is the product you use from them to help with eczema? My 6 year old struggles with bumps on his skin.

[@notenoughcoffeeintheworld8180]

Hi, I’m being directed by mi kids neurologist to give him Resperidone, so I was wondering if Dillan takes anything specially to manage his angst and ocd if so, I would really love your opinion on it, I’m feeling scared and a bit lost.

[@teresaheduan8715]

Hi, just wondering if they ship to Ireland 🇮🇪 saying my e mail is invalid. Thanks again for all your help and support 🙏👍❤

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Yes they do ship to Ireland . I have got it shipped here ❤️

[@mariavictoriasalas8426]

hi,i just wanted to ask if your son have had sleeping problems in the past .my son is 18yrs old and has asd.he has been struggling to sleep .he gets to sleep at 7am but we have been trying to put him to bed as early as 10pm. no lights,no screens,a cool environment with with favrite sheets on,,not to mention his magnesium,b6 ad melatonin supplements among others.he doesnt take artificial sugars orany gluten before going to bed.i have tried a lot of techniques but nothing seemed to work.

[@shahanaabdu3790]

Hi all Can anyone please share their experiences if they have tried any medication for preventing meltdown for teenagers? My son 13 yrs is really struggling from it and failed to get prescription as he still waiting yo complete OT and psychology assessment. I am from UK and you know the waiting list. Thanks

[@andreyulianustagihumaofficial]

greetings to dilan and luca.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

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[@ZimmoneZ618]

Hey Tara. Talking about parents mental health lol. I told you my autistic baby is about to turn 3 and my newborn is 3weeks 1/2… and I wanted to ask you. I just know he might be autistic too… he’s not looking at me at all, avoids eye contact at any cost … however he also seems to be in big pain (Colics, gas, reflux etc) and he’s terribly tormented so of course could be less social but my gut feeling is telling me he is autistic. Were you also worried about that? 😱

[@soumayabathami6016]

We miss you 😢

[@ComingHometoAutism]

coming back lovely soon soon x

[@kafloyd6451]

Did this product help with Dylan’s anxieties at all?