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<blockquote data-quote="Peaceful" data-source="post: 112236" data-attributes="member: 4459"><p>Hi. I've read the book and many other articles and studies on BiPolar (BP). It is focused more on the young ones but does offer insight that is used for older kids. There's also a new book out for teens with BiPolar (BP) by Miklowitz and George. </p><p></p><p>My difficult child is BiPolar (BP). She was misdxed at first as depressed and ADHD until we gave her stimulants which debilitated her with the side effects and made her go crazy. </p><p></p><p>She was diagnosed after her second suicide attempt at 8 yrs old (her first attempt was at 7) and was in the psychiatric hospital. I then did a medication wash to be sure and she almost had to be hospitalized again but it was pretty evident that without medications she couldn't make it. She's since been seen by Dr. Findling's team and at the Cleveland Clinic by pediatric neuro's and they all concur on the BiPolar (BP) diagnosis. her first psychiatrist wouldn't label her even after the suicide attempts and the severe mania. But it was her hang-up about the diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>It's a diagnosis that's made over time. There are very specific criteria that need to be met. Most parents don't stick with one psychiatrist for the length of time it takes for a diagnosis (sometimes up to 3 yrs depending on the child). I have no doubt there are kids not diagnosed that are and kids that are diagnosed that aren't. It's not like an Xray that gives a definitive answer. That's why it's so crucial to have someone familiar with the disorder and the treatment of it for your child.</p><p></p><p>Charting is the key for us and is for many families. Charting moods and their effects is very important. It allows one to be more assured in knowing ODD from BiPolar (BP) from ADHD etc. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Peaceful</p><p></p><p>13 yo difficult child daughter BD, ODD, SAD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) on medications</p><p>9 yo difficult child who's a great little brother</p><p>Mom raising her the best she can</p><p>Dad hanging in there</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Peaceful, post: 112236, member: 4459"] Hi. I've read the book and many other articles and studies on BiPolar (BP). It is focused more on the young ones but does offer insight that is used for older kids. There's also a new book out for teens with BiPolar (BP) by Miklowitz and George. My difficult child is BiPolar (BP). She was misdxed at first as depressed and ADHD until we gave her stimulants which debilitated her with the side effects and made her go crazy. She was diagnosed after her second suicide attempt at 8 yrs old (her first attempt was at 7) and was in the psychiatric hospital. I then did a medication wash to be sure and she almost had to be hospitalized again but it was pretty evident that without medications she couldn't make it. She's since been seen by Dr. Findling's team and at the Cleveland Clinic by pediatric neuro's and they all concur on the BiPolar (BP) diagnosis. her first psychiatrist wouldn't label her even after the suicide attempts and the severe mania. But it was her hang-up about the diagnosis. It's a diagnosis that's made over time. There are very specific criteria that need to be met. Most parents don't stick with one psychiatrist for the length of time it takes for a diagnosis (sometimes up to 3 yrs depending on the child). I have no doubt there are kids not diagnosed that are and kids that are diagnosed that aren't. It's not like an Xray that gives a definitive answer. That's why it's so crucial to have someone familiar with the disorder and the treatment of it for your child. Charting is the key for us and is for many families. Charting moods and their effects is very important. It allows one to be more assured in knowing ODD from BiPolar (BP) from ADHD etc. Good luck! Peaceful 13 yo difficult child daughter BD, ODD, SAD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) on medications 9 yo difficult child who's a great little brother Mom raising her the best she can Dad hanging in there [/QUOTE]
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