mood disorder help
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 690 articles
Experience with Bi-Polar Disorder?
Hopefully Lamisal will help you.. I am still struggling to find the correct medication for my .... what is a mood disorder · anxiety disorder treatment ...
Answers
- 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...
Anyone Have a Child on Risperidone? What Is Your Experience? Side Effects Etc.
Oct 24, 2009 ... He also has extreme anxiety and mood disorder as well. ... I give it to my son and it really seems to help him allot. ...
Answers
- Our child psychiatrist put both my 7 yr old and 10 yr daughters on it. It does help w/ irritability & anxiety. We also use Zoloft for the anxiety/depression. Every ch...
- Well I sat down to type out the side effects from the PDR for you, but there are TOO many to list. I would not put my son on it, but that's just me. Not to mention tha...
- My son is 5 and has been DX with PDD-NOS and ADHD. He also has extreme anxiety and mood disorder as well. I went as long as I could without medication and tried all ...
ADHD And Oppositional Defiant Disorder
The therapy and meds help some but we still strugle with him on a daily basis. .... know when you are weak, tiered, and not in the mood for an arguement. ...
Answers
- A., My name is E. and I also have 3 boys, 7, 4 1/2 and 10 1/2 months. My oldest was diagnosed as having ADHD and ODD, but in the last 2 yrs, with the help of meds an...
- Boy, does that sound familiar. My nephew has ODD and he can be so hard to handle. The key is to let them know what's going to happen 20 minutes or so before it does. J...
- A., I am a mother of a 5 year old that is bipolar, adhd, and odd. I also have a 7 year old that is adhd and suffers from depression. And by no means can I tell you wh...
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Does the Adderall seem to help with the IED or is there another ... If you read the side effects of Adderall, you will see that severe mood swings is one of ...
Answers
- Regardless of what you do medically, take your son to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist. He needs help beyond just medicines. My son, usually a very sweet boy,...
- Personal opinion from a mom who is studying child psychology and child development. Take him to a therapist before you do meds, art therapy is wonderful for this p...
- Ask the doctor about Stratera, I spelled that wrong, this is the problem you are having, all adhd meds are stimulants, but they work differently with kids, stratera is...
Help with ADHD Kid on Adderall
If you are curious about how diet can help, you might want to watch a DVD of Dr. Natasha .... she was diagnoised with a mood disorder and put on risperdal. ...
Answers
- L., I HIGHLY recommend reading the book "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies" by Dr. Kenneth Bock. He has a healing program for k...
- If you are curious about how diet can help, you might want to watch a DVD of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She was a neurosurgeon and then had a son who was diagnosed ...
- Adderall XR was a nightmare for my 6yr old son. The major side effect of Adderall is Anxiety which manifests in children as defiance, meltdowns, mood swings, anger et...
Help!!! 8 Year Old Son Screams and Crys About Everything.
Earlier he was screaming because I asked him to help pick up toys. ... She has finally been diagnosed with a mood disorder which I think is pediatric ...
Answers
- I would have him tested for autism. Another idea is when he does the screaming and acting out it may be that he is overstimulated/stressed. Try giving him a deep hug...
- Do you ever get time alone with him? As a middle child things can be tough enough without any extra stresses of school and such. Maybe you need to set a few hours a w...
- Hi J., I would call the school counselor and talk to him/her. I would also suggest that your son have some visits with the school counselor. Perhaps something has h...
Questions About Bi-Polar
Please if there is anybody out there that could help me with this if he is or if ... hmmmm well im bi-polar n i guess its a mood disorder. they also call it ...
Answers
- M. ~ I was diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder at age 14. At that time they told me that was the youngest they would be able to diagnose that way. 8 seems absurdly ...
- My children's father is Bipolar II, and he lives in California where they have the medical marijuana law. So that is how he controls his. I don't know what his sympt...
- First of all I would get a second opinion because ADHD is mis-diagnosed far too often. Then they stick these poor kids on Riddilin and that usually makes the behaviour...
Bi-Polar Disorder
Mood Stabilizers can help tremedously w/the behavior issues--plus the individual actually ... I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. ...
Answers
- I'm sorry for what you are going through. You don't mention if you son takes medication or if he is receiving any kind of counseling. Those interventions could help....
- Wow where to begin I honestly am flabbergasted I never knew kids younger than 17 could be diagnosed with bi-polar?
- Hi Jen I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. I personally don't have experience with bipolar issues with my son but I do have friends who's kid ...
Need Help with Over-sensitive 2 Year Old Who Screams About Everything!
This is called Sensory Integration Disorder and Occupational Therapist can really help The Kid Foundation Lucy Jane Miller The Out of Sync Child are all ...
Answers
- I not sure if this is the answer that you are looking for, but I have a daughter who is now 6 and had very similar issues. Everyone thought that I was just a push over...
- It sounds like it could be a sensory disorder. My friend just had her daughter tested because she had the exact same symptoms you described in your daughter. My othe...
- I can see that you have had a lot of responses to your request, that's what I love about Mamasource. But here's my advice. I don't know anything about OCD, but maybe y...
Seeking Alternate Bi-polar Medication and Advice...
If any of you can help or direct me where I can seek help I would appreciate it. .... Next question: Daughter ADHD with Mood Disorder ...
Answers
- 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...
