Bi-Polar Disorder: Preschooler
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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...
Can a Toddler Be Bi-polar??
Asked by K.A. from Scranton
on March 19, 2007
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I have a 2.5 year old daughter who goes to daycare 5 days a week from 9:00am to approx. 5:20pm. Sometimes she gets very angry out of the blue and just starts yelling a...
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- K., not sure but I wanted to tell you that I remember when I was that age (2 and up) that I had the most terrible anxiety and did not get treated for it until I was 20...
- Hi K., I have to agree with some of the other moms who say it sounds like terrible 2's. I have 5 children and 4 of them are girls. Not all my girls have hit that s...
- K.- It is possible for infants and toddlers to show bipolar tendencies. It is possible for them to HAVE bipolar. But unfortunately it is next to impossible to diagnos...
Bi-polar Disorder in a 3 Year Old?
Asked by V.F. from Cheyenne
on June 4, 2009
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Ok well a few months ago I wrote because I was watching a friends kid and wanted to stop because of his behavior issues that were rubbing off on my kid. Well I stopped...
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- I would love to get together with you and talk about this. I have been looking for the same kind of answers. My kids are the same age as yours and I am in the same sit...
- Mental/emotional disorders present differently in children, especially young children. That's why any diagnosis would have to be by a CHILD psychologist (like someone ...
- A program like Head Start might be of benefit to this mom. Also, some school districts offer a free screening clinic once or twice a year to check for physical proble...
Bi Polar?
Asked by S.M. from Columbia
on September 23, 2007
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Hi I have a 3 yr old daugher named grace. Her father adn I divorced 1 1/2 yr ago. i now have a live in bf who I have been with for about 12 mths. He is wonderful to h...
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- I think most of the trouble is due to her age. My 2 year old has intense mood swings too, but my husband and I are still together. Part of it could definitely be fro...
- It is just 3 year old girl stuff!!! Really, the 3's are worse than the terrible two's! It will slow down, my 3 year old daughter does the same stuff. We are a divor...
- I think you are dealing with the "terrible two's amidst tragedy." My oldest was the same way. Often times I thought she was acting just like a little monster. It wa...
Bipolar
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2006
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I was just wondering if anyone knew what bipolar is. I know my ex husband has it and i am afraid that my 6 year old has it as well. He hasn't been in to see a counse...
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- There is some GREAT information at www.familyvillage.wisc.edu or www.wifamilyties.org Each child is different we have dealt with everything from ADHD,Bi-pola...
- J. First of all - big hugs. I can tell this is heartbreaking for you. Second, have you looked into places like Lutheran Social Services? Their fee is sliding scale...
- J., first of all my heart goes out to you, I have a son that was diagnosed with Attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder when he was in kindergarten and we are now w...
My 4 Year Old Daughter Might Be Bipolar
Asked by M.D. from St. Louis
on November 4, 2008
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Our 4 year old daughter has been exhibiting a lot of behavior and is being evaluated to see if she is bipolar. Do any of you have bipolar children? How do you handle t...
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- I would be VERY VERY careful about accepting a diagnosis of bipolar in a child so young. I would also recommend at least 3 different evaluations (by different special...
- Before you get swept up in the world of medications & diagnosis, please look into some alternatives. I have seen too many children & adults end up on an extreme amoun...
- M.--I know this is a difficult time for your family; waiting for a diagnosis and not knowing what is going on, how you can help, etc. is difficult. Also, it is so ver...
Aggression in a 4 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on June 24, 2010
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Anyone out there who has problems with an overly aggressive child? I do not need anyone telling me that kids will be kids when they have not seen what is happening in...
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- Could food allergies be a factor? My son was out of control until I figured out what he was reacting to. It took me 5 years and lots of doctor appointments until I f...
- Mom, I would call the clinic where you have the appt and ask to be called asap if there are any cancellations to get your child in sooner. Also ask yourself has somet...
- I don't believe in the "Boys will be Boys" theory. I think that's an excuse. In your case, it sounds like there are issues that need to be medically or psychologic...
Need Toy for 3 Year Old with ADHD
Asked by A.F. from Louisville
on November 18, 2008
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Hello,
I have a 3 year old nephew with ADHD. I am trying to find a Christmas gift for him, but I'm not coming up with any good ideas. His Mom wants me to get him ...
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- If you're looking for stocking stuffers, I might suggest "fidget toys", like stress balls, or small toys with moving (but not detachable) parts that he can "manipulate...
- GEARATION...is the name of a great toy that i think would be perfect. It is a board that has one spinning wheel in the middle( it runs on batteries) and you add pieces...
- My son is now 8 and we've dealt with ADHD since he was around 3. First, he loved LEGO'S at that age, still loves them. Second, don't be too quick to think that board...
3 Year Old Boy- Is Very Moody
Asked by N.B. from Grand Rapids
on February 9, 2009
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Hello everyone i have a 3 year old boy whom has bad mood swings. For the most part he is the average boy. You know wild, rambuxious, rough, likes to repeat himself a...
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- N., I was just working at a day care when my boy was 4 and some of the attitude sounds like mine. And the lady that ran the day care said her kids acted like that whe...
- I'm probably very off base, but I would recommend talking to your pediatrician. The behavior you are describing sounds very much like my husband. Okay, they are both...
- HI N. I think part of it is a phase and being a boy. But it could also be a sign of food sensitivity (however I'm not a doc). You could keep a food log and jot down ...
3 Year Old with an Attitude Problem
Asked by S.W. from Cincinnati
on October 19, 2006
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I am having problems handling my 3 year old. I am a very laid back, fun mom most of the time, but she gets my temper up quicker than anyone. Though some of the stuff...
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- My son would say in appropriate things and one of the things I did was take myself away. It drove him nuts. If he was saying mean or disrepectful things in the car, I...
- If she wants to be nice at ballet, she doesn't get to until she can be nice at home. If she wants a play a computer game that requires adult supervision, she'll have ...
- I completely understand what you are going through. I am a mother of a 4 year old (just like your daughter) and twin boys that are 2. My daughter acts out as well an...
