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Withdrawals W/ Medications on Children
I honestly haven't heard of children as young as 6 being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I wish you lots of luck. It's tough raising children even when ...
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- I am a nurse but definitely not an expert on mental health issues. In my drug reference Tenex is not approved for use in children. I would maybe get a second opinion ...
- I second the vote for a pediatric psychiatrist. A general pediatrician should NOT be making these types of diagnoses and prescribing these medications. Bipolar disorde...
- Ok i cant say i can make you feel better i am rocking the same boat..That is what i am going through with my son,,,i can tell you that doing this for over 6 years now,...
Bipolar
I don't know anything about bi-polar, however, prior to having children I was ... This is with a low dose of medication for bipolar disorder that was given ...
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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...
Experience with Bi-Polar Disorder?
I am a 27 year old with Bi-Polar Disorder and Severe Depression. I only got diagnosed 3 years ago after my second child was born but I have been suffering ...
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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...
Managing Attention Deficit Disorder W/o Medication
ADD children tend to be very smart. I also used to sell a health product through a company called Advocare. .... bipolar disorder children · pharmaceutical ...
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- look at the book The Yeast Connection and ADHD also check out the "blood type diet" books (Eating Right 4 Your Type) they might have something about this. It is ama...
- I would also explore food allergies and look into an occupational therapy/sensory integration assessment. ADD/ADHD can often be a secondary symptom of a deeper issue....
- Be proud of yourself for choosing to look into natural solutions. I work with children with behavior problems, according to the school district, (whom all have been di...
Bi-polar
Next question: "Mom Looking for Others with Bi Polar Children" ... Problems with the School System and Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and Brain Injury ...
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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...
Seeking Alternate Bi-polar Medication and Advice...
Read all 16 responses: "My 11 yr old son has been on a bi-polar medicine for close to a year now. ... bipolar children · bi polar disorder ...
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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...
Children with Bipolar
Children with Bipolar. Is there anyone else out there who is the parent of a Bipolar child? .... Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son. ...
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- My brother in law is bipolar and he controls it through natural supplements. Omega oils are very key. I would agree that you may want a specialist to look at your da...
- my 19 yr old was just diagnosed with bipolar- which I am unsure of. I ? is it just teenage stuff she has. her father is supposedly bipolar. WHile I agree there is de...
- Hello Erin, Hmm...I am assuming that the 5 year old is the one with the diagnosis, yes? My first advice would be to find another doctor and loose the one who made th...
Aspergers
He is 16 and also suffers from bi-polar disorder. ... has to deal with this kind of stuff Ive met other children with aspergers when working as a teacher ...
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- This may not be quite the answer you're looking for, but modifying his diet might provide some improvement. For example, bipolar disorder has been associated with glu...
- Hi T., I just saw your posting from over a week ago in MamaSource.... my son has Asperger's and we go to Dr. Dante Burgos, a psychiatrist, in Dallas. There is anothe...
- I think nutrition is very key. You might start buying all natural (no added hormones or antibiotics) meats and organic produce. The Cupboard in Denton carries all na...
Bipolar vs ADD
So my advice is to make sure that the person gets good care from a professional who specializes in children w/Bipolar disorder so he can detect the ...
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- My advice is to find a really excellent pedriatric psychiatist. Make sure they do a full evaluation on your child and ask lots of questions. Alot of the medicine...
- D.: Our adopted son was diagnosed with ADHD in early childhood, and his behavior was really tough to live with. He was initially placed on one stimulant after anothe...
- My prayers go out to you. I have a daughter that was diagnosed at almost 17. We started working with her when she was 4 or 5 because things just weren't right. Her ...
Anyone Having Trouble with Concerta Medication
Hi, my daughter is the same age as yours and she has bipolar disorder and adhd. ... Maby your child is doing it on purpous just to get some attention! ...
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- Hi E., I have a daughter that was diagnosed with ADHD young. I did not want to put her on medication because I was suspicious of how many kids were "all of a sudden...
- I am about to give birth to my first child, but we see quite a few children in our Chiropractic office. I would go back to the basics not only for your daughter, but ...
- Maby your child is doing it on purpous just to get some attention! That is just a thought! Im not saying she is but its a chance she is! My 4 year old was pooing in h...
