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Pregnancy and Being Bipolar
I have had 2 children and am bipolar. I weaned off my meds and then waited until I had an episode unmedicated to see if I could handle it. ...
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- Hi, I have had 2 children and am bipolar. I weaned off my meds and then waited until I had an episode unmedicated to see if I could handle it.(under dr supervision) B...
- Hi M., I have a bipolar son that was diagnosed at age 14, he is 15 now and we are still trying to stablize him on meds that work. Go to this site, it is full of wonde...
- Talk to your Dr. and Psychiatrist about going off of your meds for pregnancy, and let then know you are trying to get pregnanct. Alot of meds, you can be pregnant on, ...
Toddler Bipolar Disorder
Until I watched the show on bipolar in children. The children obviously benefit so much from finally finding a balance once their medications have been ...
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- C., Thank goodness you know what your dealing with. It sometimes takes years for parents and physicians to diagnose correctly. I watched a lengthy report on 20/20...
- I am sorry if i offend you or any othe doctors out there, but i thing the boys are way to young to be diagnosed with such a serious condition....it seems bipolor is be...
- This is certainly a tough situation to be in. Do you have a therapist that your child/children routinely sees, and that you trust and feel comfortable with? If not, ...
Lamictal for Teens W/ Mood Swings... Possibly Bi-polar?
I am Bipolar 2 and have been on Lamictal over 2 yrs I have tried Topomax. Nerountin and a couple of .... bipolar in children · bipolar disorder children ...
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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...
Manic Depressive Bipolar Mother
Read all 8 responses: "My mother is Manic Depressive Bipolar. I have done alot of reading on ... Seeking Other Moms with Adult Children That Have Bipolar ...
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- I am bipolar, my grandmother (raised me) was bipolar, my niece is bipolar - and your mom is MANIPULATING YOU. Sorry - that's just the way it is. Medicine helps b...
- I think were SISTERS... do we have the same mother?????? My mouth was hanging open.... you have GOT to email me... I didnt fix her but it sure helped what im doing wit...
- Hi, I experienced some of the behaviors from my ex-daughter-n-law(when she was married to my son) I would talk to her support(counselors)This could help you to unders...
Seeking Parent's Going Through Raising a Child Bi-polar and ADHD
would love to talk with parent's raising a Bi-polar and ADHD child. Respond to Question ..... "Mom Looking for Others with Bi Polar Children" ...
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- L., check out http://www.bipolarhappens.com/ as a resource. Best wishes!
- WOW it seems to me you are doing very well with Mac. You and your husband have much to be proud of, you have done a very good job in raising your children. I'm afraid ...
- In research for my own kids, I've come across alot of info on bipolar, ADHD kids (as well as a host of other things)that stems from adverse reactions to vaccinations w...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Also, look for a support group for children, and parents of children with BiPolar in your area or on the internet. That will also help him understand that ...
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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...
Bi-polar Disorder
Read all 8 responses: "I have a son who is bi-polar aand I am having problems getting help for him. ... "Mom Looking for Others with Bi Polar Children" ...
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- S.- I am to bi polar I can remember my mom had problems affording my meds too.. The Doc Always gave us coupons for 10.00 off maybe try asking your doc if he has any.....
- I have been told to keep trying to get the SSI. I heard it can take a while. Since you live in Iowa. Contact Hawk-i medical insurance. Its almost like having medipass....
- I feel for you. My 17 year old daughter is a low grade bi-polar, obsesive defiant disorder, epileptic, and depresed. There are many goverment agencies out there that...
How Can I Suggest to My Hubbie That He Might Be Bipolar?
Anyway, now it is dawning on me that he has the symptoms of Bipolar II disorder (I googled it). .... bipolar disorder symptoms · bipolar children ...
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- Hi K.~ It sounds like things are beyond just getting him on meds. You both probably need counseling and that's if you are both willing to salvage your relationship. ...
- Hello K.:) I would say it how it is. If it's really bipolar, he can not controll it and needs medications(my MIL works at Duke in psychiatric unit and I have heard to...
- Hi K., Sorry for your position. I am a little confused. Are you saying you know the marriage will end at some point (when the kids are out of the house)? Then wh...
Reassurance and support-I'm Deaing with a Surly 12 Year Old!
One of our children is bi-polar. We have to address every little thing with her, and found ourselves not following through with the other kids. ...
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- Hi D., I really agree with what everyone has said so far. I also want to help frame this adolescent developmental stage for you. Someone mentioned that teenagers ...
- I agree with someone that replied that you need to ask for the respect that you both deserve. My daughter, age 11, started making an unusual grunt when we asked her t...
- One of our children is bi-polar. We have to address every little thing with her, and found ourselves not following through with the other kids. Now everyone has the s...
Child W/ Bipolar
Also, really get a second opinion because if she is young it would be really hard to diagnose Bipolar Disorder. Good Luck! Some children have situational ...
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- R., I will never forget the time my step-father was delirious and he was diagnosed with bi-polar. So for over 40 years my mother and I began to notice a pattern in whe...
- I don't know how old your child is. I have a 9 year old with Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, and many other disorders. I work full time and have wonderful support though there i...
- I was a bipolar child and life was hard for me for a long time. The hardest thing for my parents was seeing me cry all the time. I was riddled with anxieties I didn't ...
