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Looking for Help with Bipolar Disorder - and Can You Be Insured Again?
Read all 4 responses: "Hi:) I suspect that my husband may be suffering with " soft" bipolar disorder, where the mania manifests more as irritability and ...
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- I'm going through the same thing :) Mild bipolar - with the mania coming through as extreme anger and irritability. I'm there. I want to recommend my psychologist/t...
- Cheryl Tiblets in HEB is great. She helped me ALOT. I didn't have any problems with insurance. It may not even be bipolar disorder. It could be just anxiety. Here's...
- Hi, M.! I would highly recommend Dr. Constantine Kotsanis. He's an MD, but he is also highly specialized in natural remedies. His knowledge is astounding! His # is ...
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...
Lamictal for Teens W/ Mood Swings... Possibly Bi-polar?
If your daughter is Bipolar 1 they always give Lithium. She won't get it if she is Bipolar 2. ... The standard treatment for Bipolar disorder is Lithium. ...
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- I have been on lamictal myself. I loved how it mellowed out my moodswings however I did not like how groggy and sleepy I was all the time. I ended up stopping it becau...
- There is a lot of recent evidence that Bipolar 2 may be a type of seizure and treatment with anti-seizure medication is often the first thing they try. If it helps, t...
- Hi Christi, I am Bipolar 2 and have been on Lamictal over 2 yrs I have tried Topomax. Nerountin and a couple of others. If your daughter is Bipolar 1 they always gi...
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...
Seeking Dialogue with Other Mothers of Bipolar Children: Coping/misdiagnosed
I have an eleven year old daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder. ... The psychologist told them they both had Bipolar Disorder which is so NOT true, ...
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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...
My 9 Year Old Daughter Needs Help.
Bipolar disorder runs rampant through my family and your description of your daughter's behavior does not sound like bipolar disorder. ...
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- Bipolar disorder runs rampant through my family and your description of your daughter's behavior does not sound like bipolar disorder. There must be SEVERE depression ...
- that sounds more like bipolar or some other mental condition, the frustration is more severe than ADHD. i would talk to the psych. person at her school and see if the...
- The advice everyone else has given is great. I myself have not had problems with this issue. My kids are still young. Hopefully, we won't have to suffer through thi...
Bi Polar and Pregnancy
Jul 7, 2009 ... Does anyone have any advice of medications that are safe for bipolar disorder and pregnancy? Thanks!!! K. Respond to Question ...
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- K., I would never use medication of any kind while trying to concieve a baby. The last thing you need is a baby with birth defects or death. You should detox your bod...
- I was on lithium w/both my pregnacies - I was considered a high risk pregnancy b/c the one major issue was something w/the development w/one of the chambers in the hea...
- Dear K., I can't recommend a specific medication (sorry!), but you might want to consult with a naturaopathic physician. He/she might be able to recommend a natural...
I Need Some Much Needed Advice...
12...don't think it's bipolar. Bipolar disorder involves manic phase then switching to depressive. This sounds more like an anger issue. Being at her age, ...
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- I know there are some true mental and emotional illnesses, but most of this is just results of her past and some may even be spiritual (especially if you're a 'believe...
- Get her into see a therapist NOW! There are such things as female abusers. And from what she witnessed her father do it wouldn't be unheard of for her to start tryin...
- 12...don't think it's bipolar. Bipolar disorder involves manic phase then switching to depressive. This sounds more like an anger issue. Being at her age, she is poss...
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...
Advice on Dealing with Bipolar
I'm not sure what to do about your son b/c they suspect my 9yo has bipolar/anger disorder but they don't want to medicate him untill he's at least 12. ...
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- J.- I feel for you. You do need to find a support group. Someone you can talk to that understands exactly what it is that you are going thru. But please--do not fe...
- I think this might help you http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsofBi-Polars/ It's for parents of bipolar children like you. There are support groups for child...
- HI J., So sorry to hear of your difficulties. I think the evaluations will be very helpful. I'm in the counseling field and think that counseling will be very help...
