Bi-Polar Disorder
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Bi-polar Birthparents!
Asked by J.V. from York
on February 28, 2011
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My husband and I recently adopted a beautiful baby boy. His birth mother is bi-polar, and the birth father 'may' be also, but definitely has some other issues. In spe...
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- My biological father has bi-polar, and I do not. There is an increased chance, but it's not something you can control, so please don't stress about it. The signs do ...
- My Mother was Manic-Depressive, my sister is also. I am not and my son has shown no signs of it either. I do believe that these illnesses can be genetic, but they can ...
- I can't help you on what symptoms or signs you should look for but I do have a concern. As much as a good parent should always be on the look out for behaviors or med...
Questions About Bi-Polar
Asked by M.W. from Colorado Springs
on November 6, 2007
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I have an 8yr old boy who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was just 4 years old, and his pediatrician said that we may need to watch out for bi-polar in him. I have no ...
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- M. ~ I was diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder at age 14. At that time they told me that was the youngest they would be able to diagnose that way. 8 seems absurdly ...
- My children's father is Bipolar II, and he lives in California where they have the medical marijuana law. So that is how he controls his. I don't know what his sympt...
- First of all I would get a second opinion because ADHD is mis-diagnosed far too often. Then they stick these poor kids on Riddilin and that usually makes the behaviour...
Bi-polar in Children.
Asked by P.M. from Sacramento
on April 10, 2010
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My 8 year old grandson has been diaignosed with possible Bi-polar disorder. My son has not really received a diffent diaignose but he is very concerned. They want to...
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- Hi P.- I have a very similar situation, but slightly different. I am bi-polar as is my grandmother, so obviously it runs through my side of the family. My 7 yr-old ...
- From personal experience you can take your grandson to Sierra Vista, or Aspira. You can have him see a clinician to have him evaluated. Google has info on Bi-polar, th...
- Well, I have 2 sisters who was diagnosed as bi-polar at a young age. Despite what some doctors think, ADHD and Bi-polar don't manifest the same. They can be co-morbid,...
Teen with Bi-Polar
Asked by J.B. from Boise
on December 24, 2006
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I have a 14 year old son that has been daignos with Bi-Polar.He been fighting depression since he was 6 year old and been on medicine most of his life. I just need to ...
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- To everyone: Go to www.bpkids.org. It is a a web site solely dedicated to bi-polar kids, and offers alot of information.
- I have a friend who has a teen girl who is bipolar.. i can get you two in contact if you would like. just let me know. I have a few family members who are bipolar ...
- J., I have not had to deal with a bi-polar teen, but have had to deal with other family members who suffer from this illness. I know how hard it can be. Hang in t...
Bi-polar
Asked by T.D. from Phoenix
on January 28, 2007
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I just had my 5 year old son diagnosed with Bi-polar and O.d.d.(opsitional difiance disorder)And was wondering if anyone knew if these where concidered to be a disabil...
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- My son is now 15 years old. Of course he was diagnosed at the age of 4 with ADD/ADHD and OCD. Never diagnosed with Bi-Polar at that time. My son had been in many diffe...
- T., What part of the valley are you in? I live close to Metro mall area and I have a support coordinator who is right around the corner from me. Has your son been...
- Hi T.; My name is C. and have helped many with issues you are dealing with. My friend Maggie has a 11 year old son that got life changing reslults in less than a m...
Bi-polar Disorder
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on July 2, 2007
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I have a son who is bi-polar aand I am having problems getting help for him. I applied for SSI for him and was denied and with just my husband working we cant afford t...
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- S.- I am to bi polar I can remember my mom had problems affording my meds too.. The Doc Always gave us coupons for 10.00 off maybe try asking your doc if he has any.....
- I have been told to keep trying to get the SSI. I heard it can take a while. Since you live in Iowa. Contact Hawk-i medical insurance. Its almost like having medipass....
- I feel for you. My 17 year old daughter is a low grade bi-polar, obsesive defiant disorder, epileptic, and depresed. There are many goverment agencies out there that...
Bi-polar Disorder
Asked by K.K. from Erie
on November 19, 2008
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Happy Holidays,
This is the time when all the dysfunctional-ness comes out in my family. I'm just wondering if anyone has ever dealt with Bi-Polar disorder?? My ...
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- My uncle is bipolar, and it is a very sad disease. There is medicine, but they often won't take it consistently. The fact that the state is willing to institutionalize...
- I seriously doubt that your uncle can be "permanently committed" to a psychiatric hospital. We have family friends whose son is so delusional and out of control I sim...
- Dear Kristi, I was married for 18 years to a man who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was not a good time in my life. His behavior was irresponsible, with m...
Bi-Polar Disorder
Asked by J.K. from Williamsport
on September 24, 2007
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Well I got a report about my son a couple of weeks ago. I am still trying to firgue out what all of means. But the thing is how do you deal with the kids trying to s...
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- I'm sorry for what you are going through. You don't mention if you son takes medication or if he is receiving any kind of counseling. Those interventions could help....
- Wow where to begin I honestly am flabbergasted I never knew kids younger than 17 could be diagnosed with bi-polar?
- Hi Jen I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. I personally don't have experience with bipolar issues with my son but I do have friends who's kid ...
"Mom Looking for Others with Bi Polar Children"
Asked by A.B. from Lawton
on November 27, 2006
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I'm looking for advice on how to handle my bi polar son. Both my children have bi polar disorder and my son is the hardest to deal with. I should have also said, tha...
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- I know I'm going to get shot down on this, but I have a suggestion that may help dramatically if you have the tenacity to try it- and it's not easy, but it's made ever...
- I am the mother of an 11 yr. old boy who is ADHD and bi-polar. I also have a 3 1/2 yr. old girl who I believe is bi-polar, but she hasn't been officially diagnosed. ...
- I dont have bi polar children but my mother and my sister are bi polar. I have lots of experience with the various problems that can come with this. i'll help you in a...
Experience with Bi-Polar Disorder?
Asked by V.T. from Fresno
on March 8, 2007
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Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. Anybody out there had any experience in this area. Any advice would be appreciated. For instance; when should I...
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- V., Yes I was also diagnosed with depression since I was 16 at 23 I was finally diagnosed with bipolar I also take Lamitical and it takes about 2 weeks or so I also...
- I have a couple friends that have has this and what I can tell you is be aware of how you are feeling and ask to make adjustments when you still do not feel right the ...
- I have been on medication for depression, and I recently began to suspect that I could have Cyclothymania which seems to be a mild form of Bipolar. But then I found th...
