Punishments while dealing with mental issues?

[Quirkygrl16]

Okay so I'll just cut to the chase here. I have several mood issues and two of my medicines have been increased. During this time of change my moods can be a little..erratic. I told my daddy I dont think it's fair to punish me for these because technically it's not me acting against him. I know I'm accountable for my actions but is in it really not right of me to ask to not have time outs or anything until my meds sort themself out? Stress wise i am already going through a lot.. he feels if he doesnt keep up with punishments I'll 'walk all over him'

[Guest Mossy]

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Edited September 13, 2018 by Mossy

[Quirkygrl16]

That is rough. Maybe you could take a little break while you stable out?

I'm thinking that may be my only option. I understand his point but I really just dont think being punished every night is what I need right now

[baby_k]

His response of "you would walk over me" tells quite a lot and that view point seems petty and childish if I'm honest.

 

Punishments clearly are not for your benefit -not even in his eyes atm, so..... You are a big girl and if what he insist doing is not best thing for you now, take a break. You always have a right to say what you are not going to tolerate, if you agree on punishments or not and how the dynamics in the relationship should go. Take care of yourself first, specially in times like this where you really need it.

[LittleKitten13]

Perhaps CHANGE what happens.  I work with kids and we do consequences, rather than punishments, and the consequence equates to the behavior.  So...running in the halls, we go back and walk.  Maybe if you're struggling in acting out in some way, he needs to take a gentler approach with you, working with you to help you in those areas, instead of punishing you for the acting out...because if I'm understanding correctly, you really can't, or struggle EXTREMELY bad right now.