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Post by StrugglingAgain on May 27, 2005 20:47:47 GMT -5
What would a child be like if they had a dx of "mild" bipolar disorder? Obviously there's mild, moderate, severe, just like for ADHD. My ds9 has MORE than his dx of severe ADHD/ODD...I just KNOW it. I know, I'm reaching here, but there's something else wrong and I don't know what it is. Of course, we, as parents, end up having to dx our own children and half the time we have to recommend the proper meds, too. I hate playing doctor!
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Post by savvymom1 on May 28, 2005 21:35:47 GMT -5
Trust your instincts and read up on bipolar. A good web site with lots of info is www.bpkids.org/index.html My 14 yr old dd just got diagnosed with BP in January. After I read up on the warning signs, I knew we needed to set up an appointment with a child psychiatrist ASAP. We got a quick diagnosis and felt very happy with the pdoc. It has taken some trial and error with several prescription changes, but things are better now! (((hugs))). Take care! |
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Post by Amsmom on May 29, 2005 9:43:45 GMT -5
savvymom, you go girl!!! you beat me to it!!the bp kids site has great info.
strugglingagain, i think considering a mood disorder is important. you dont have to really decide whether it is bipolar or depression, mild or severe. but i would speak to the dr about considering a mood stabilizer and skip the stims.
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Post by kajunmomma03 on Jul 31, 2005 22:04:43 GMT -5
Oh my god, this site is wonderful.. I have discovered alot of useful info here... I know with what to finally speak to his docs about trying to dx my ds with.... I am now finding out how much stims can counterreact with his problems by making them worse. I am definitely staying on the phone tommorrow till I find a darn good psych for him
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Post by milesofsmiles on Aug 1, 2005 11:03:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, I will add this to my research post. Again, there are lots of overlaps of symptoms. Now I know why Dr's can get so confused with a diagnosis. They may think they need to treat ADHD, but actually it might be Bi-polar, depression, anxiety, mild autism, touretts, sensory integration.... What have I gotten myself into  Miles:D |
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