Teachers
Copyright BPChildren 2008
My School Day

"I struggle to open my eyes. Leave me alone. I want to sleep. My body is heavy, my head is swirling. How
long has my alarm been ringing? Okay, I'm awake. I sit up in bed dazed. "Hurry, Hurry or you'll be late! Why
are you so sleepy?" My nightmare woke me up. I couldn't sleep, I needed to stay awake. I didn't want to
dream again. I stumble to my dresser. Where are the socks I like? Not this pair! They never feel right. The
top is crooked and they go up too high. I hate the way they feel! No choice. On to breakfast. Who ate my
waffles? There is only one left. You know I need two. One is uneven. I NEED two. There aren't two. I won't
eat. I'll just brush my teeth. I can't go in the bathroom. It was in my nightmare. The bathroom isn't safe. I can't
brush my teeth. It's time to leave. I can't leave. What if my house catches on fire? What if my parents die? I
need to stay home. My stomach is churning. I feel sick. Can't I stay home?"


Click on the links below to read how "My School Day" will end with or without appropriate
accommodations.


Read how My School Day will end without appropriate accommodations

Read how My School Day will end with appropriate accommodations



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