Bipolar Disorder: Older Child
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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...
"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 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 ...
Seeking Help from Other Mom's with ADHD and or Bi Polar Children...
Asked by T.E. from Charleston
on October 20, 2006
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Anyone out there that has a child with adhd and bi polar disorder?I need some help, my son has anger issues, his dr tell's him to hit a pillow, but sometime's he hit's...
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- Being a mom is tough enough, but one diagnosed with AD/HD is a heck of a lot harder. I have two children, 16 months apart with the oldest(a boy) having AD/HD. I have...
- ADHD is hard to deal with. My son was diagnosed when he was 4 and at that time noone diagnosed kids until they were six. The doctor who had written many adhd books tol...
- Go to www.drjanicemorales.com .. this doctor, Dr. Janice Morales, cures and helps these kind of problems with NATURAL vitamins and minerals. He just has a mineral diff...
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...
Any Moms Dealing with Pediatric Bi-polar Disorder?
Asked by K.V. from Johnson City
on January 30, 2008
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My 9 yr old is having a hard time and I am considering trying different meds, or just upping his dose of his current med. Anyone deal with this? He was diagnosed early...
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- i have a 7 year old who is going to be placed on meds here in the near future for chronic depression, it has took 11 months of therapy to even get this far, it is hard...
- Yes, we're having a very difficult time right now. Our meds are way off and haven't found any to stabilize his mood. Hopefully avoiding hospitalization, but we may h...
- I have no experience with bi-polar in kids, but I know in adults it can take a LONG time to get the meds adjusted just right. It's a lot of trial and error. My advic...
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 ###-###-####
