Bi-Polar Disorder: Teen
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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 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...
Seeking Parent's Going Through Raising a Child Bi-polar and ADHD
Asked by L.M. from Yakima
on February 24, 2008
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would love to talk with parent's raising a Bi-polar and ADHD child.
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- L., check out http://www.bipolarhappens.com/ as a resource. Best wishes!
- WOW it seems to me you are doing very well with Mac. You and your husband have much to be proud of, you have done a very good job in raising your children. I'm afraid ...
- In research for my own kids, I've come across alot of info on bipolar, ADHD kids (as well as a host of other things)that stems from adverse reactions to vaccinations w...
Help!!! I Think My 13 Yr Old May Be bi-polar...need Input from Moms Familiar.
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on April 25, 2008
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I am seeking input from moms who have been through this and know the signs and behavior of a bi-polar teen or child. I know what they say on the pamplets but I need mo...
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- I am not a doctor, but do have experience with bipolar depression. This does not sound like it to me, rather more of an anxiety disorder and inability to control ange...
- A roommate of mine in college was bipolar and what you describe doesn't sound like it at all. People who are bipolar go between happy/euphoric and upset/depressed/ang...
- I spent seven years with a bipolar man and this is not bipolar disorder... this is out of control anger. Get her some counseling right away, there are plenty of progr...
Raising a 16 Year Old Boy with Bi-polar and ADHD
Asked by L.M. from Yakima
on February 24, 2008
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Are there any of you that have this same issue? Would be great to talk to someone else going through this.
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- I have a relative with bi-polar. It can be quite a challenge. We also have a good friend whose son is bi-polar; he is now an adult, but she has found great support t...
- I know what you are going through. My duaghter started having difficulties with mood swings and erratic behavior when she was about 6 or 7. We saw several doctors an...
- have U been in contact with Oregon Family Support Network? www.ofsn.org 1800-###-###-####
Mom of a 6 Year Old with ADHD and Possible Bi-Polar
Asked by L.E. from Flagstaff
on November 11, 2006
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I am looking for someone who has experience with this. I have 2 other children who are younger, and they are suffering because of his problems.
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- Wow - we have some things in common. I also have three small children and my oldest (also 6) has ADHD (that's the common consensus, anyway). I am bipolar myself, and...
- I worked at UNM's Children's Psychiatric Center for the past 6 years as a Teacher and Mental Health Tech. I have experience with ADHD and Bi-polar and would be happy ...
- my son is 12 with adhd any ? just ask i been throough it a long time ###-###-####
Possible Bipolar
Asked by K.G. from New York
on February 23, 2011
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I have had depression and anxiety most my life and was on Wellbutrin XL and Lexapro for many years. I wasn't feeling great anymore and decided to go to a Psychiatrist...
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- I'm bio polar have been for MANY years. The old fashioned diagnoses was Manic Depressive. Anyway i had to go through many meds. to find the one that worked for me. Don...
- I have been battling severe clinical depression for years and I know how very frustrating and disheartening it can be to go through several medications before you find...
- There is a form of ADD called "Ring of Fire ADD" which mimics bipolar symptoms. Main difference being it isn't cyclical like bipolar. It doesn't respond well to tradit...
Child W/ Bipolar
Asked by R.G. from Baton Rouge
on September 18, 2006
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My child has recently be diagnosed w/ bipolar and the outcome is quiting my job and staying home with her...Any advice on how to make this transition?
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- R., I will never forget the time my step-father was delirious and he was diagnosed with bi-polar. So for over 40 years my mother and I began to notice a pattern in whe...
- I don't know how old your child is. I have a 9 year old with Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, and many other disorders. I work full time and have wonderful support though there i...
- I was a bipolar child and life was hard for me for a long time. The hardest thing for my parents was seeing me cry all the time. I was riddled with anxieties I didn't ...
