Bipolar Disorder: Adult Child
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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...
Bipolar Help
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on May 27, 2008
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Does anyone know of a psychologist in the Livonia and/or surrounding area who may specialize in bipolar? I have an 18 year old who has suffered with this issue since h...
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- Hi L., The University of Michigan has a great program that deals with children, teens and adults. I haven't had experience with the bi-polar dept. myself, but they ...
- I take my two girls to see Cheryl Jones in Livonia. Cheryl is great, but I am unsure if she treats bipolar; however, I bet she can recommed someone for you. Give her ...
- Hello L., I empathize with your struggles and management of your son's bipolar dx. My friend Tracy's stepdaughter struggled with that. Of course it affects the entir...
18 Year Old Doesn't Want to Go on Vacation
Asked by D.K. from Sacramento
on February 9, 2010
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Our 18 year old daughter, whom is bi-polar, does not want to go on vacation with her dad, 14 year old sister and myself (mom). I can't decide if I should force her t...
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- I don't really know that you can make her. If she refused to pack and get into the car, what are you going to do? Is there a friend that you trust that you can sugge...
- Don't let her stay at your home unsupervised. Her magical age of 18 does not mean she has the rights of home ownership! Do you have a family member who will stay wit...
- Hi D., I had a similar situation and I had my 18-year old daughter stay with my sister and her family. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a teen with bi-polar alo...
Help!
Asked by M.D. from Bangor
on October 18, 2006
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My son likes to argue and have tantrums at the drop of a hat, and some ppl are questioning me if he has ADD or if he is Bi-polar...I beg to differ and just say that it...
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- I am the mother of an 11 year old with ADHD and Boplar Disorder. You're son sounds a lot like my son. It doesn't hurt anything to talk to your pediatrician about a r...
- I have a older son who is 9 and he has been to many of doc's and they don't diagnose bi-polar that young, adhd my son has been diagnosed since 4 belive it or not...i ...
- My daughter does the same thing to me and my husband so not sure what to tell you just try to hang in there they are jusy testing their limits. If you get the right a...
Adult Child with Bipolar Living at Home with Parents
Asked by N.D. from New York
on January 3, 2011
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My 28 yr old daughter has come back to live with us due to job loss. She has anxiety, depression/bipolar disorder. She hastes living with us because we think there sh...
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- It's wonderful that she has a good job. This shows that she CAN pull it together adequately to manage her life. Does the good job come with medical benefits? If she...
- I am confused, has she been diagnosed as bi-polar, or are you just guessing she is? bi-polar is a serious thing, and is not marked by mood swings or mild depression o...
- If she's on medication, isn't there a doctor that has diagnosed her as bi-polar? Is she working with a therapist? Perhaps you can contact social services and find ou...
Hubby Has More Fun Without Me
Asked by V.T. from Fresno
on September 1, 2007
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We've been happily married for 22 years. up until about 5 years ago, we did everything together. Our best times were times when just sat togethr on the couch nd watc...
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- Hi V., My best friend was diagnoised with bi-polar about 8 yrs ago. I know some of what you are going thru. We are still as close as ever. I know how it feels to...
- Dear V., Well, you asked, and you may not like my answer, but read it as if I am speaking to you very kindly, because thatis what I am going to do... be kind and tr...
- V., I think what you are going through is quite normal! Chances are, you will get over it, but in your own time. You don't just get over things that are close to yo...
Help She Is Never Happy!
Asked by T.B. from Little Rock
on April 11, 2009
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My daughter is 9 and dev delayed. She has also been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder, Neuropathy, and Asthma. Ok she is on Abilify, which works great but is horrible b...
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- Hi T., You are killing your self trying to make her happy. If she is Bipolar then she does need help. Working out and a good diet is a must. Not to scare you but my h...
- T., it sounds like your daughter could really benefit from some counseling. Plus she's at an age which can be very awkward for little girls especially if she's havin...
- I agree also- but wanted to add this: It seems like your daughter might be a bit spoiled. Its one thing to quit your job to spend more time with her- take care of her,...
Teen Mis-diagnosed with Bipolar II
Asked by E.H. from Tyler
on January 12, 2008
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Is anybody out there that has been through having a child diagnosed with this?
What suggestions could you give me to better help my child while we try to find the bes...
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- Read The Bipolar Child by Papolos. I have an 11 year old son that we've been working with since the age of 5. Take a lot of deep breaths. Best wishes and God Bles...
- My almost 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 11. Learn all you can to help your child manage the illness so the illness does not manage yo...
- I see you got a lot of replies. I haven't dealt with bi-polar disorder before, but I have a friend in Utah whose teenager has gotten tremendous results. If you'd like ...
Polar Express - Grand Canyon Railway
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on December 7, 2010
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We are traveling to Flagstaff on Thursday for the Polar Express and are confused on attire. For those of you who have done it did you wear Pajamas? I have heard that t...
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- The adults in our group definitely wore PJ's. It only adds to your children's excitement to see Mom and Dad dressed for the occaission. I personally thought the parent...
- We've gone several times and the kids always wore pj's but my husband and I didn't. Some parents do and some parents don't. It will be cold though...so dress warm. I ...
- Depends on your after plans. We usually just put the kids in PJ's, but many adults come in PJ's also. Make sure all who do wear PJ's wear polar fleece or something sup...
Inlaws Issues
Asked by T.C. from Spartanburg
on March 12, 2012
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Ok--I know that we have all had issues at some point in time with in-laws. My situation is this---my MIL called me a few weeks ago to see if I would check our daughter...
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- I would cancel the vacation even if that meant losing money. Life is too short to spend it with people that want to tear you down. Good luck.
- If she indeed saw your daughter take money she should have then and there stopped her and then told you or her son. Its her son/your husband that needs to confront her...
- This is such a bizarre situation. This is one of those times when I would love to hear the MIL's side of things.
