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Seeking Alternate Bi-polar Medication and Advice...
There is a ton of info. about it treating the disorder and many others. ... Next question: Daughter ADHD with Mood 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...
9 Year Old Boy Needs Constant Direction in Manners
Read all 5 responses: "Our 9yo has been diagnosed w/ mood disorder and ADHD. ... Does he get any special services at school, due to his ADHD/mood disorder? ...
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- My mom still nags me about how I hold my pee too long. (TMI?) But, starting at about 8 or 9 I would hold it and hold it until I would leak and have to change my cloth...
- S., I suspect the ADHD is the key. He may not even be aware of his behaviors until you and your husband point them out, even though you may have told him a million...
- "The rule is...." My suggestion is to be firm and make rules succinct and simple. "The rule is you chew with your mouth closed at the table." Next - how do you enf...
Help!! 12 Yr Old Prescribed Ambilify
The Dr. says it helps with depression & mood disorders. Has anyone experienced this medication with there child? What was the outcome? Did it help or hurt? ...
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- Hi. I am not a doctor at all, but my brother is paranoid schizophrenic, and he is on Abilify. However, I think the main reason why it is prescribed often for schizop...
- Dearest K. ~ Medication can be very helpful, HOWEVER, WATCH HIM CLOSELY! There are risks of psychotic episodes in teens with these meds - I know - my son had one. V...
- K., My main experience with ability was in an inpatient psychiatric treatment center with children. Psychiatrists would often prescribe it for children who are expl...
Anyone with Depression and Anxiety?
there is a natural alternative to prescription drugs for mood disorders. it is called targeted amino acid therapy or orthomolecular therapy. basically, ...
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- Hi A., I have a question for you. If you had diabities, would you take insulin for it? If you had cancer, would you recieve chemo to get rid of it? If you had hig...
- A., Bipolar is an illness and it needs to be treated. You will never be able to control it completely, just like a diabetic may never be able to always control their b...
- A., Try a walk everyday. Exercise helps release endorphins in your system and picks you up. I think you need some alone time. Caring for that many little ones can ...
4 Year Old Diagnosed with Bipolar and ADHD - Anyone Have Advice on Medicine?
Our extended family is not experienced with mood disorders and this type of thing. So to them, we are just failing parents that don't know how to discipline ...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear that your having to go through this. It is very difficult, we have a 4 year old foster child that was diagnosed with bipolarism around March ...
- I have a bipolar sister. It's a very rare disorder in young children, and less common in males than females. Have you looked for a second opinion of the diagnosis?
- Check out the Feingold diet. It has done wonders for a number of children with ADHD, autism, and a number of other issues. We're getting ready to switch to Feingold ...
Teen Mis-diagnosed with Bipolar II
Jan 08-New psychiatrist prescribes my daughter a Lamictal and diagnosed her with mood disorder and depression. Soon after she becomes allergic to Lamictal. ...
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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 ...
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder. are there any other mothers out there w anxiety disorder ..... mood disorder · health anxiety · depression disorder · anxiety support ...
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- I suffer from anxiety disorder as well. I guess thinking back it did get more pronounced after my second child, but I relate it more to the mounting responsibilities....
- Hi D., I believe I have anxiety, very soon after my second child. I really need to make a doctor appointment. I think right after I finish writing this little note....
- yes D. i was just told i have gad (general anxiety disorder) and i got to counseling and me and my counselor figured out it was from sleep deprivation and also our fin...
Seeking Moms
I want to see if any moms would like to discuss my son with behavioral problems associated with ADD, ODD, ADHD, and Mood Disorder.Any suggestions or tips! ...
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- My sons have ADD / ADHD and we are just starting to really recognize it and figure out ways to deal with it. Here are some things we are going to try or are already ...
- I think many children with supposedly ADD (etc.) problems are really children acting out for individual attention they are not receiving. As a busy mom with 2 other c...
- I have a 4-year old granddaughter with ADD and she is on medication. It's been changed once as the first did not work! She is HORRIBLE in Pre-K, disrupts the class ev...
Bi-polar Disorder in a 3 Year Old?
OR could this be a bigger problem like bi-polar, another disorder? ... You can't shrug off bi-polar as you would a bad mood. Its not a state of being. ...
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- I would love to get together with you and talk about this. I have been looking for the same kind of answers. My kids are the same age as yours and I am in the same sit...
- Mental/emotional disorders present differently in children, especially young children. That's why any diagnosis would have to be by a CHILD psychologist (like someone ...
- A program like Head Start might be of benefit to this mom. Also, some school districts offer a free screening clinic once or twice a year to check for physical proble...
Mom Mseeking Help for Bipolar Fiancée
bipolar disorder in 3 answersI have bipolar disorder I have found that medication and therapy is key ..... Daughter ADHD with Mood Disorder ...
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- A., Depending on how long he hasn't been able to eat and how his other "Activities of Daily Living" (bathing, brushing his teeth and hair, puttingon clean clothes, ...
- My husband has tried Zoloft and Lexapro for Anxiety/Panic Disorder and Bipolar. He had luck with Zoloft but stopped taking it due to the side effects such as a rash a...
- I have taken Lexapro for anxiety issues not depression. That might not be the right one. Maybe effexor or Zoloft. He should continue the meds till he has insurance to ...
