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Seeking Information on Family Hx of Bipolar Disorder And
Read all 6 responses: "My immediate family has a hx of bipolar disorder; I have an 8 year old daughter. As her adolescent-puberty development draws nearer I ...
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- hi, you didn't quite say whether or not she's showing any signs, or anything that you think may point towards also having bipolar. i myself am bipolar, and looking ba...
- First and most important you should expect HELP, UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT, ADVICE, and A HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER DAUGHTER!!!! Think positive. But rember if you do not feel...
- Pre adolescence and pre-adolescence are always a difficult time for most children. A history of bi-polar is not always a guarenteed diagnosis. I would recommend that...
ADD -Vs- Bipolar Disorder
Read all 5 responses: "I don't know much about this (ADD or ADDHD and Bipolar) because this is not my child that I am inquiring about but here is the scoop.
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- Dr. Erik Gonzales in Allen does evaluations. He is also knowledgable about early onset bipolar (bipolar in children). His office is near the Allen Library. He does e...
- My son has ADHD, and we were able to take him to his peditrition to have him checked out and provide him with medication. He did act like a zombie when he first start...
- Hi Do you have a diagnosis for him? You may want to see a developmental ped for that. You may want to see Dr Rao. He has offices in Plano and carrolton. He is a DAN...
Any Moms Dealing with Pediatric Bi-polar Disorder?
Read all 9 responses: "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.
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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...
My 4 Year Old Daughter Might Be Bipolar
Read all 13 responses: "Our 4 year old daughter has been exhibiting a lot of behavior and is being evaluated to see if she is bipolar.
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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...
13 Yeard Old Son Has Bipolar
Read all 7 responses: "I have a 13 year old son with Manic Bipolar. The doctor has had him on four kinds of meds so far and the only one has worked but he ...
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- Dear E. My oldest son was and is bipolar. Yes medicine works for awhile but thats why they need to watch him he is growing and his body is changing. To help sometim...
- E. i am familiar with bi polar, but i have a question for you why cant he take most medicines? the doctors sshould be able to take some adult doses, or decrease th...
- Hi I feel your pain. My daughter that is 7 is being shuffled between diagnosis of ADHD and Bipolar. They had her on 5 meds and just recently dropped her down to 3 an...
Any Mom's with a Child with Bipolar Disorder HELP!!!
Read all 8 responses: "My son is 7 years old and is suffering from bipolar disorder. He was showing signs at the age of 5 and has just gotten worse and ...
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- The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) has a HUGE website with MANY discussion boards filled with thousands of parents in your same boat. They are at h...
- My 11 year old son became very aggressive, anxious, verbally abusive to the family, and sucidal last year. The doctors thought it might be bipolar but then changed th...
- A., I recently moved to Oak Ridge. I have bipolar I am in the process of starting a support group for people,friend or parents of people with bipolar.You can get more ...
Seeking Dialogue with Other Mothers of Bipolar Children: Coping/misdiagnosed
Read all 5 responses: "I have an eleven year old daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She counseled with a PhD (psychologist) for one year before ...
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- I have a 10 year old daughter that is a diagnosed ADHD, but I have some suspition about her possibly being Bi-Polar. She has a terribe time in school and now has sever...
- Maybe she was diagnosed incorrectly- have someone else look at her because the medicine should be working. New thoughts and advice may be helpful to you both. My hus...
- Dear Dayna, Greetings!!! I so understand how you are feeling. Have you ever thought about researching homeopathic and natural remedies instead of medicating yo...
Problems with the School System and Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and Brain Injury
Read all 11 responses: "Im looking for mom's who are struggling with the school system with their children who suffer from these or any other disorder or ...
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- I wish I had some advice....I have a nine yr. old son with severe ADHD and it seems that the school contantly picks on him as well.......if you do find somthing out PL...
- Hello... I suffer from Bi-Polar disordar as well as ADD...my disorder was not discovered until I was in my mid twenties, so I struggled with school, especially in t...
- Hi G., I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome (closely related to high-functioning Autism) and we are having school issues at the moment. I don't know what parish y...
Bipolar Therapist Needed
Read all 6 responses: "I am trying to help my mother find a Bipolar Therapist in the North Area, preferably Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn etc. area.
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- I don't know a therapist but the Drpression Workbook really helps! I have some Bipolar friends that have used it and said it was great. They have it at Barnes and No...
- Dr. Melanie Young is a Psychologist with lots of experience working with Bipolar. Her office is in Boulder however, but I know her and she's an excellent therapist. If...
- Hi M. Have you ever considered Chiropractic for Bipolar disorder? We go to an excellent Chiropractor who treats a number or things including Bipolar. This is not ...
Alternative Health Care for Bipolar Child
Read all 13 responses: "I have a nine year old boy with bi-polar disorder. He is taking 400mg of seroquel and 15mg of prozac every day.
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- Hi, M., I recommend looking up a licensed therapist that specializes in "neurofeedback therapy". Sincerely, S. M. Wolf, M.A. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- I would look into Omega 3s and zinc supplements. My daughter has behavioral issues, and is approaching puberty, so we are also trying to get things under control befo...
- Hi Mary- My heart goes out to and your family. The trail and error must take a toll on you and your husband. I personally have not experienced what you have been goin...
