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3 yr old possible Bipolar?
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 312386" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome! I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to.</p><p> </p><p>I have a 16-year-old son, who has been under the care of mental health professionals since the age of 10 (and believe me, he was challenging before that), and the jury is still out about whether he has bipolar disorder. We know he has some kind of mood disorder, but we are not certain it is bipolar disorder. It is VERY tricky to nail down the diagnosis in kids because their symptoms change and develop as they change and grow. I can't imagine trying to nail down a bipolar diagnosis in a 3-year-old.</p><p> </p><p>That's not to say there's nothing going on because it certainly sounds as if there is. What kind of specialist are you seeing on December 9? Have you thought at all about having your son evaluated by a neuropsychologist who can do some intensive testing to give you a better idea about what might be going on?</p><p> </p><p>I don't think there's anything wrong with addressing the sleep issue first and seeing if your son's days settle down once he gets adequate rest at night. The medications used to treat bipolar disorder are not without side effects and should be used as a last resort, not as your first option.</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there. Others will be along to give you more ideas about what to pursue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 312386, member: 2423"] Welcome! I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to. I have a 16-year-old son, who has been under the care of mental health professionals since the age of 10 (and believe me, he was challenging before that), and the jury is still out about whether he has bipolar disorder. We know he has some kind of mood disorder, but we are not certain it is bipolar disorder. It is VERY tricky to nail down the diagnosis in kids because their symptoms change and develop as they change and grow. I can't imagine trying to nail down a bipolar diagnosis in a 3-year-old. That's not to say there's nothing going on because it certainly sounds as if there is. What kind of specialist are you seeing on December 9? Have you thought at all about having your son evaluated by a neuropsychologist who can do some intensive testing to give you a better idea about what might be going on? I don't think there's anything wrong with addressing the sleep issue first and seeing if your son's days settle down once he gets adequate rest at night. The medications used to treat bipolar disorder are not without side effects and should be used as a last resort, not as your first option. Hang in there. Others will be along to give you more ideas about what to pursue. [/QUOTE]
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