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<blockquote data-quote="HopeRemains" data-source="post: 532630" data-attributes="member: 14139"><p>I don't have that book, but thank you for the suggestion and advice. I will pick it up this weekend when I go to get "The Explosive Child". This is our first psychiatrist. When we went in she asked a few questions, had us fill out two quizzes. One was bipolar symptoms, one was adhd. This hour long session was the extent of the "evaluation" and she sent us on our way packing the Abilify samples and a prescription. She said the diagnosis was bipolar, but I have since requested a written diagnosis. On that, she lists his diagnosis as bipolar, adhd and anxiety. I am going to ask the therapist if he can recommend a new psychiatrist. I had a hard time finding someone who accepted children for some reason. </p><p></p><p>I had done some research on a few different diagnosis' that sounded like him on paper (so many do.?) and I knew that for bipolar there is normally a mood stabalizer in addition to the ap, but was so new I took doctor's word that she knew what she was doing. I have questioned her diagnosis of biopolar, and she said she just threw the book at him diagnosis wise, because at that age the child cannot communicate properly so they won't be able to help with the diagnosis. ? I felt relieved in the beginning because I dared to hope that something would change in his behavior... it did, but now it's getting worse again. Now I feel like we've been kinda strung along.</p><p></p><p>I agree with buddy that he needs an extensive evaluation, I just have no idea where to get one. I've talked to psychiatrist about it and she dismissed it. I feel like I am walking into a world of doctors and processes I have no clue about and I don't know what questions to ask or where to turn. I'm thankful that this forum exists because I can try to glean some knowledge from you ladies who have already been here. </p><p></p><p>I have heard of the parent report before, perhaps on this forum. I am going to go and take a look and start building this report. It just makes sense. </p><p></p><p>It's funny you should mention husband taking difficult child to work with him. He actually suggested it last night! It wouldn't be everyday, but if difficult child has been acting out, husband already cleared it with his boss that he can bring him. I gave husband a big hug for taking the initiative! He also talked to his Mom and difficult child will be going to visit her once a week while husband is at work, so I am very happy that he finally decided he was going to take some responsibility and helped out!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HopeRemains, post: 532630, member: 14139"] I don't have that book, but thank you for the suggestion and advice. I will pick it up this weekend when I go to get "The Explosive Child". This is our first psychiatrist. When we went in she asked a few questions, had us fill out two quizzes. One was bipolar symptoms, one was adhd. This hour long session was the extent of the "evaluation" and she sent us on our way packing the Abilify samples and a prescription. She said the diagnosis was bipolar, but I have since requested a written diagnosis. On that, she lists his diagnosis as bipolar, adhd and anxiety. I am going to ask the therapist if he can recommend a new psychiatrist. I had a hard time finding someone who accepted children for some reason. I had done some research on a few different diagnosis' that sounded like him on paper (so many do.?) and I knew that for bipolar there is normally a mood stabalizer in addition to the ap, but was so new I took doctor's word that she knew what she was doing. I have questioned her diagnosis of biopolar, and she said she just threw the book at him diagnosis wise, because at that age the child cannot communicate properly so they won't be able to help with the diagnosis. ? I felt relieved in the beginning because I dared to hope that something would change in his behavior... it did, but now it's getting worse again. Now I feel like we've been kinda strung along. I agree with buddy that he needs an extensive evaluation, I just have no idea where to get one. I've talked to psychiatrist about it and she dismissed it. I feel like I am walking into a world of doctors and processes I have no clue about and I don't know what questions to ask or where to turn. I'm thankful that this forum exists because I can try to glean some knowledge from you ladies who have already been here. I have heard of the parent report before, perhaps on this forum. I am going to go and take a look and start building this report. It just makes sense. It's funny you should mention husband taking difficult child to work with him. He actually suggested it last night! It wouldn't be everyday, but if difficult child has been acting out, husband already cleared it with his boss that he can bring him. I gave husband a big hug for taking the initiative! He also talked to his Mom and difficult child will be going to visit her once a week while husband is at work, so I am very happy that he finally decided he was going to take some responsibility and helped out! [/QUOTE]
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