Bi-Polar Disorder: Tween
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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...
"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...
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...
Seeking Alternate Bi-polar Medication and Advice...
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on February 19, 2007
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My 11 yr old son has been on a bi-polar medicine for close to a year now. He was diagnosed then being bi-polar. It will be a year in A./May. Anyway, he has gained a...
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- Hi A., I am sorry to hear about the struggles you and your son are having. I'm not exactly sure what answers you are looking for, but my 6 year old son has been on D...
- Go seek another opinion from someone who specializes in pediatric bipolar issues. Trust your instincts and always keep the doctors on their toes! Keep in mind, these...
- I'm bipolar/ADD and I did ALOT of research. One of the best books that I found was Delivered from Distraction by Drs. Ratey and Hallowell. There is a medication call...
Husband Recently Diagnosed with Bi Polar
Asked by M.D. from Detroit
on March 6, 2008
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I have been married for almost 9 years. When my we had our first child, I noticed my husband changing. When our son was about 9 months old, I found out my husband wa...
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- My husband has been unofficially diagnosed with Bi-Polar and is being successfully treated for it. For him, it is a lot of meds - but they also have to treat some oth...
- Dear Melissa D., This may sound weird to you, but I suggest you and your husband get into a Bible study with weighdown.com. I used to be on anti-depressants f...
- WOW - I feel for you and I will pray for your family. Can't really elaborate, but, will say - trust your momma gut at all times, do WHAT EVER is necessary to protect ...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Just Need Some Advice for My Son
Asked by P.L. from Kalamazoo
on September 23, 2006
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My son has Bi-Polar I just need some good tips on how to del with all his mood swings and getting him to open up and talk to me? He is on 2 different meds right now 1 ...
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- dear P. hi well my son was also 10 and 11 and he has adhd was on concerta adderal and prozac he was really uncontrolable and was doing so bad in school so thedocs had ...
- consistency is one of the best things you could do for your child.
- P., The Berkley community has a class on Bi-Polarity. I understand it's a complex issue. Perhaps a class would be helpful to you, not only to meet people dealing ...
Mood Disorders in Pre-Teen Girls
Asked by H.G. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2009
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Happy New Year! I was urged by my 12 year old to ask advice here about what she's been going through....a little family background first. I come from a long line of ...
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- My son, now 18, is also going through this experience. I know how you feel, because it's heartbreaking to see him suffer. He was on abilify, and it caused him to be ...
- Huge kudos to your daughter for talking to you about this!! Mental issues are so "taboo" these days that many people try to hide it. I think it was incredibly mature o...
- I don't have a child going through this, but I did want to say it's probably not a good idea to tell anyone outside the house about her treatment or her potential ment...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on April 6, 2007
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I have a 10 year old son who has ADHD, and has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I dont know a whole lot about this diease. They have put him on Abilify. I wa...
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- Dear S., I was a mother of a bipolar child for almost 13 years. My sons psychiatrist told me that bipolar disorder is a chemical either missing or the brain not makin...
- If you don't mind me asking... What are some other symptoms your child has shown? What factors made the Dr.'s diagnose him with BP? I am asking because there is BP i...
- I have BiPolar Disorder, and I was diagnosed at 12 years old. I am now 23 with a child of my own. One of the best things you can do is to sit down with your immedi...
