Bipolar 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?
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...
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...
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...
Seeking Info on Bi Polar/ADHD Child
Asked by C.H. from Oklahoma City
on February 20, 2007
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I am a single mother of a 3 year old boy who has been diagnosed with Bi Polar and ADHD I am looking for maybe a support group or just other mothers that have or are de...
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- C., Please do not put your child on meds. I am manic depressive(bi-polar) and adhd. I have been going to my psych and taking meds for a long time. I know that ...
- Hi, My 6 year old has ADHD and his phycoligist says he is bi poler, but cant diagnose him until he is 8. I thought that was the rule. What state are you in??
- Have you talked to your son about his father at all? Have you given him any answer on why he isn't in his life? You say "there's no way I can explain it to him in a ...
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...
Seeking Supportive Moms Advice for Difficult 3 Year Old
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on September 16, 2010
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First off, I really don't want to be told by half a dozen moms that I am not disciplining him enough. I am really hoping for some advice that is sensitive and helpful....
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- You almost sound like your talking about my little tornado. My 4 year old tornado is also is in the Autistic Spectrum. She never had tantrum and now she is displaying ...
- I don't know if this helps, but my 2 oldest, neither of whom is technically special needs, are both willful intense children. They regress like all get out whenever t...
- From your post, it sounds like you are looking for ways to help him take a nap so he can be the sweet, well-rested, thriving boy you know. We have a 3 year old in a si...
Toddler Bipolar Disorder
Asked by C.H. from Boston
on March 1, 2008
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Hi!
My son will be 4y the end of April and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The diagnosis sort of came as a surprise. Both he and my 5yo have been diagnosed wi...
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- C., Thank goodness you know what your dealing with. It sometimes takes years for parents and physicians to diagnose correctly. I watched a lengthy report on 20/20...
- I am sorry if i offend you or any othe doctors out there, but i thing the boys are way to young to be diagnosed with such a serious condition....it seems bipolor is be...
- This is certainly a tough situation to be in. Do you have a therapist that your child/children routinely sees, and that you trust and feel comfortable with? If not, ...
4 Year Old Diagnosed with Bipolar and ADHD - Anyone Have Advice on Medicine?
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar. At this time, we are charting his moods to show what sort of cycle he goes through. We have held off on m...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear that your having to go through this. It is very difficult, we have a 4 year old foster child that was diagnosed with bipolarism around March ...
- I have a bipolar sister. It's a very rare disorder in young children, and less common in males than females. Have you looked for a second opinion of the diagnosis?
- Check out the Feingold diet. It has done wonders for a number of children with ADHD, autism, and a number of other issues. We're getting ready to switch to Feingold ...
