u/Apprehensive-Arm1691

Hello..
My daughter is starting to get BO... it's becoming more noticable as the days go on. A few weeks ago she said a kid cracked a joke about her smelling, but I didnt think much of it... Until today.

I was doing braids in her hair and I could smell her BO. I'm wondering how do I start the convo about more showers/wearing deodorant? I don't want her to feel ashamed, but I know it needs to be addressed. She's currently in 3rd grade and we've talked about growing up before and she's cried because she doesn't want to. So I know this conversation is going to not be easy.

Any advice is greatly appreciated 😄

I had a nasty manic episode in Feb. Had to do a PHP and now I'm on medication. I see my psychiatrist monthly ever since I finished the programs. Since I've been on these meds since Feb I am finally seeing the full side effects.

The number one side effect that is messing with me mentally is the hand tremors. We are working on tapering me off one med and starting me on another, but she mentioned how its a lot of trial and error in finding what works.

I'm just soooo frustrated. I feel like as we are lowering the dose of this med, the tremor is getting worse. It sucks too because I use to love doing my own nails as a hobby, and that's no longer an option right now.

My dr even mentioned that the new med could not be the right fit, but she wants to continue trying. She keeps telling me not to give up or loose hope, but this shit is HARD.