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Seeking Alternate Bi-polar Medication and Advice...
Have you heard of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center. It is in the western suburbs. They treat bi-polar there. .... Seeking Moms' Advice on Adhd/bipolar 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...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Read all 15 responses: "I have a 10 year old son who has ADHD, and has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I dont know a whole lot about this diease.
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- Dear S., I was a mother of a bipolar child for almost 13 years. My sons psychiatrist told me that bipolar disorder is a chemical either missing or the brain not makin...
- If you don't mind me asking... What are some other symptoms your child has shown? What factors made the Dr.'s diagnose him with BP? I am asking because there is BP i...
- I have BiPolar Disorder, and I was diagnosed at 12 years old. I am now 23 with a child of my own. One of the best things you can do is to sit down with your immedi...
Children with Bipolar
my 19 yr old was just diagnosed with bipolar- which I am unsure of. I ? is it just teenage stuff she .... bipolar disorder treatment · Bi-Polar Disorder ...
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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...
Teen Mis-diagnosed with Bipolar II
As a Mother of a child with bipolar disorder, I find it difficult to take advice from very well meaning people who believe only one treatment option ...
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- Read The Bipolar Child by Papolos. I have an 11 year old son that we've been working with since the age of 5. Take a lot of deep breaths. Best wishes and God Bles...
- My almost 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 11. Learn all you can to help your child manage the illness so the illness does not manage yo...
- I see you got a lot of replies. I haven't dealt with bi-polar disorder before, but I have a friend in Utah whose teenager has gotten tremendous results. If you'd like ...
Can a Bipolar Young Woman Plan to Be a Mother?
I do not know of any women who have bipolar disorder who have become mothers, but I do know that you are .... cure depression · bipolar disorder treatment ...
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- I'm sure this is a very touchy, painful issue. I know a lady who is bipolar who is a very good mother, when she isn't institutionalized. This is something to very pr...
- M.: A psychiatrist has a job because they can prescribe drugs. Bi-polar individuals have a c1/C2 misalignment that is correctable by a TRAINED Upper Cervical doctor...
- M., I do not know of any women who have bipolar disorder who have become mothers, but I do know that you are able to take anti-depressants while pregnant. My husba...
Preteen Taking Zoloft
Come to find out she was later diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. ... Experience with Bi-Polar Disorder? ... anxiety disorder treatment · suicide help ...
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- Please request her to be taken off of the Zoloft... it states in the side effects that it can cause serious thoughts of suicide in children under the age of 18. I know...
- My 16 yr old tried it a few years ago but it made her even more angry and aggitated. Come to find out she was later diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I would just cauti...
- I don't know about zoloft but with all the news articles I would be a little scared. I have a preteen son who takes depakote and risperdal for bi-polar depression. You...
Daughter ADHD with Mood Disorder
Hello, I have a 9 yr old ADD/Bipolar Disorder boy I am fostering asnd going to adopt from ... Next question: Seeking Moms' Advice on Adhd/bipolar Disorder ...
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- Hello, I have been on Seriquil before and from me it made me figety, restless, I actualy felt druged. I have also been on Depakote and I know it takes atleast a week t...
- My stepson whom my husband and I raised was put on Depakote at 11 years of age. He is bipolar and ADHD. He is now 18 yrs. old. Depakote did wonders for him!!! It w...
- Don't give up. I have two kids on meds. They both WANT to take the meds to help them at school. The oldest (14) is on Depokote and it really helps him. The younges...
Temporary Babysitter Is Bipolar
Hey G., well all I have to say is that bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness. ... Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son. ...
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- I strongly recommend that you invest in a nanny cam system. Please call me at ###-###-####. I own a company called WhereIsMyBaby.com (I sell realistically priced...
- My sister is Bipolar, and as much as I love her, I would not leave my child alone with her. She is a wonderful, loving, caring mother when she is stable and on her me...
- Hey G., well all I have to say is that bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness. My daugther aunt Is bipolar and she has these episodes when she can be the sw...
Teen with Bi-Polar
I have not had to deal with a bi-polar teen, but have had to deal with other family members who .... Seeking Parents of Children/teens with Bipolar Disorder ...
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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...
Need Support for Bipolar in the Family
Read all 4 responses: "My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder almost 3 years ago. It has basically torn our family apart, as we have separated for ...
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- Call 211- it is the United Way Help Line and tell them what you need and where you live and they can give you numbers to several places. Some may be individual counse...
- Cathy, My name is N. Tsai and I am the Director for NAMICCO (The National Alliance On Mental Illness Collin County. We do offer support goups for family members and...
- Kathy, Contact the local group for NAMI - National Assoc, for the Mentally Ill. They have great support groups for family members. My sister is schizophrenic and ...