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<blockquote data-quote="Sheila" data-source="post: 103664" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>I have to say that anytime I see an ADHD/ODD diagnosis, it makes me raise my eyebrow. Not to say these conditions do not coexist, it's just that too many times I've seen it turn out to be bipolar disorder.</p><p></p><p>If your child has a mood disorder, ADHD medications and antidepressants can cause problems. It's my understanding that for best results the mood disorder typically should be stabilized before trying to introduce ADHD medications. Even then, there are some that just can't tolerate an ADHD medication.</p><p></p><p>It can be very difficult to get this sorted out, but if bipolar hasn't been ruled out, it's something that you may need to consider. You might want to pick up a copy of The Bipolar Child and see if it rings a bell for you.</p><p></p><p>Also, 12 yrs old.... Puberty with kids is hard, but when you have a child with-neurological disorders, it's extra hard. It seems to just put them in a tailspin and all gains can appear to be lost.</p><p></p><p>Glad you found us. :smile: </p><p></p><p>by the way, we can relate to the frustration incurred when raising a difficult child. You'll find we do a lot of venting here. lol It helps to just get it out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sheila, post: 103664, member: 23"] Hi I have to say that anytime I see an ADHD/ODD diagnosis, it makes me raise my eyebrow. Not to say these conditions do not coexist, it's just that too many times I've seen it turn out to be bipolar disorder. If your child has a mood disorder, ADHD medications and antidepressants can cause problems. It's my understanding that for best results the mood disorder typically should be stabilized before trying to introduce ADHD medications. Even then, there are some that just can't tolerate an ADHD medication. It can be very difficult to get this sorted out, but if bipolar hasn't been ruled out, it's something that you may need to consider. You might want to pick up a copy of The Bipolar Child and see if it rings a bell for you. Also, 12 yrs old.... Puberty with kids is hard, but when you have a child with-neurological disorders, it's extra hard. It seems to just put them in a tailspin and all gains can appear to be lost. Glad you found us. [img]:smile:[/img] by the way, we can relate to the frustration incurred when raising a difficult child. You'll find we do a lot of venting here. lol It helps to just get it out. [/QUOTE]
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