Insomnia: Teen
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Insomnia.......
Asked by C.M. from Austin
on March 30, 2010
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I need some new strategies to deal with my unbearable insomnia. Whatcha got?
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- I've have insomnia on and off for 18 years. My heart goes out to you. Here are some things that have worked for me in the past. I haven't read the other responses so I...
- Even my doctor at the sleep clinic didn't give me medicine, but eventually my neurologist did. (because of migraines) My medicine is a natural, over the counter thin...
- I know a lot of people who use melatonin. Magnesium is also important. For me, self hypnosis is a life saver. As a teen I was awake until 3 or so and then slept...
Teen with Narcolepsy?
Asked by T.F. from Lakeland
on February 2, 2012
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So my son has been telling me he thinks he has ADD for like twoyears. I've been telling him that he has never shown signs of it, and maybe if he got decent sleep at n...
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- I don't mean to "poo poo" what the doctor said, but don't be 100% about a diagnosis of narcolepsy. In my early 20's... I went through a phase of falling asleep, having...
- My dd has secondary narcolepsy. She doesn't have the nightmares, but has the severe sleep deprivation, extreme daytime sleepiness, insomnia, no REM sleep stage, etc. ...
- OMG, your poor son! He must have been terrified! I have no advice to offer just a prayer that he get better, soon. Good job listening and reacting.
Hormone Imbalance /Post Partum Depression at 5 Months?
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on April 18, 2008
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I have a 5 month old baby and I'm just now starting to have anxiety, insomnia, loss of appetite and crazy mood swings. The first few months have been great and nothing...
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- it seems like your getting some really great advice! i want to add two things: 1st, if your sketchy on taking any medicines, i understand. These medicines shouldnt be ...
- Not all medications are fine to take while pregnant/breastfeeding. Please do your research before taking them and weigh the pros and cons. I am dealing with PPD no...
- PPD can strike any time in the first year and beyond. Mine did not surface until I was 9 months postpartum. Medication is absolutely FINE to take while nursing. ...
Trouble Sleeping with Other Symptoms
Asked by J.M. from Fayetteville
on June 1, 2008
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Please help!!! I am having a terrible problem with sleeping through the night. I have been waking and feeling shortness of breath and kind of dizzy. I recently star...
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- Hi J., I have sleep apnea. Since my diagosis and with the use of my C-Pap machine, I sleep all night without difficulty. Perhaps asking your doctor about a sleep stud...
- Hi Jeannie, I have had these problems in the past especially during perimenopausal years. Sometimes I still experience these episodes but not as often. I have fou...
- Please go see your doctors and make sure your aren't having some sort of heart issues. I would definitely get everything checked out. I wish people would quit trying...
Seeking Parents of Children/teens with Bipolar Disorder
Asked by M.C. from Sherman
on March 19, 2007
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Hello I am looking for parents that have a child/children or know someone that is Bipolar.My 15 year old was just recently(last week) diagnosed as being Biploar.I am v...
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- I don't know your daughter, but at that age all teenagers are bipolar. Please research on the web all about bipolar disorder and see if this matches your daughter. My ...
- I can tell you more than you want to know about it. I am a 31 year old SAHM with two children and have been bipolar since I was 15. If you want to email me, I will tel...
- M.~ I grew up with a brother that was Bipolar. When I was younger I used to get so mad at my mom because it seemed to me that he got away with EVERYTHING. But, my m...
Is This Severe PMS, Depression or a Hormonal Imbalance?
Asked by S.S. from Austin
on February 27, 2008
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I've been struggling w/ several different "symptoms" and I'm not sure if they're all related or just appearing together as coincidence. I want to go see a doctor, but...
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- Doesn't sound like hormonal or PMS. I suffer on and off from depression and all the symptoms you are discussing are symptoms that lead me to talk to a doctor. I'd tr...
- I agree that the family doctor is the place to start. I have prayed for you!
- wow, Do check with your doctor, and request a CRP test, C Reactive Protein test, this will show you how much inflammation is in your blood vessels. Inflammation is ...
Mom's with Kids Who Have ADHD
Asked by L.B. from New York
on April 13, 2010
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Hi Moms, My 12 year old son has inattentive ADHD. He has been diagnosed by qualified specialist and we have had second and third opinions and it runs in our family, s...
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- L.- This makes me soooooo mad. Your pediatrician is not listening to the one person who knows your son best, YOU! I would change doctors immediately. My son ha...
- Definitely switch doctors. My son is 12 and has ADD and PDD-NOS. The only time my son sees his pediatrician is at his yearly well visit. His meds are prescribed and ...
- Most pediatricians are not qualified to prescribe medications for ADHD. They simply don't have the necessary expertise. You really need the expertise of a psychiatrist...
Teenage Daughter Who Can Not Sleep at Night or Get up in the Morning!
Asked by D.N. from Cleveland
on September 7, 2007
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i have a great 15 year old daughter. When she was young we hardly ever had to correct he for anything. As a baby she was sleeping all night at 3 months old. We used to...
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- Hi, I'm twenty-seven, and my daughter's not even two years old yet, but I remember vividly struggling with sleep my whole life. If your daughter is fifteen, sleepin...
- It is a medical fact that teens need extra sleep and have difficulty falling asleep at night. Their brains are low on seratonin (the chemical that makes you feel good...
- I know this might sound odd but have you thought of it might be a medical problem. Some things I know that have keep me up at night is restless leg syndrome, where yo...
HELP ME!! ( My 10 Year Old Daughter Is Out of Control)
Asked by J.A. from Jacksonville
on October 27, 2006
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I am a mother of two beautiful kids.We have been through a lot together. I left my daughters father when she was 1 1/2 she is now 10 yrs.I had my little boy 2 years la...
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- Hi J., I feel for you! I know some of what you are going thru! I have a 6 year old daughter who recently has been diagnoised with ADHD. However, with ADHD there goes ...
- It seems to me like your daughter really needs to go to counseling to deal with some of her angry and feelings. Divorce can be extremely hard on a child. I know you th...
- Hi Julia - I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through a tough time with your daughter, especially since you've been so ill. My advice to you is short, simple, ...
Going, Going, GONE!
Asked by K.C. from San Francisco
on May 27, 2010
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* DISCLAIMER*
I LOVE my husband & don't want to turn him in for another model! lol
He works his butt off Monday-Friday so that I can stay at home w/our kids (my DR...
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- Men are different then women in certain respects. I don't think they need to her certain words of encouragment like women do. I go thru the same thing you so often. Th...
- One thing I remind my hubby and myself is that his job changes. He goes to work during the day and although he may be thinking of the family at home, it's probably no...
- You should play pool once a week. We all need a few hours to ourselves momma!! He golfs so you get time also. My husband golfs one to two times a week, he plays cards ...
