Posted by Cybele on October 9, 2003, at 20:08:17
In reply to Re: typical 3 year old behavior? » Cybele, posted by Ilene on October 9, 2003, at 19:18:03
I think things will actually be better for our kids because now we can recognize biochemical imbalances that make it hard coping in the modern world. I am positive that were we hunter-gatherers--busy all day collecting berries, making tools, hunting deer, moving house, skinning rabbits, etc.--we would be just fine. That is why this looks like a modern phenomenon. The world is too complex (we cram too many categories of information into our heads), we don't get enough exercise, our jobs are too specialized (my husband is a perpetually depressed cube-engineer). Since there is not the stigma of admitting you are having a hard time coping that there was for our parents, then I am sure our children will receive better care over the course of their lives.
I've pretty much been able to control my dysthymia or BP-II or BP-NOS (or whatever it is, LOL) over the years with exercise. If I stop exercising, one of my atypical depressions is sure to follow. I *know* my dad had dysthymia or BP-II or BP-NOS, but never sought help for it. He alternated between being "blue" and excited moods where he'd be off spending money he didn't have or inventing something "that will make me a million dollars." He died broke.
So, I can see how my spirited 4-year old will need extra guidance. Hopefully, making him exercise at least 5 days a week will do the trick. I sat around with a book every day until I was 16 and finally discovered cycling. We learn from our mistakes.
Take care.
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