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Mother of Teen (13) with Bipolar and ODD
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<blockquote data-quote="ParentAnswers" data-source="post: 320736" data-attributes="member: 8478"><p>I am a very frustrated. My son got diagnosed with bipolar two years ago after several years misdiagnosed with ADD. Now, two years into treatment, he doesn't seem to be betting better. I have been at my wits end with him. He is on medication for bipolar and has been seeing a psychiatrist. I believe he has ODD because he is extremely defiant on a consistent basis. Almost every day of the week. He argues with us and any authority figure; blames everyone else for his behavior; doesn't have any desire to accomplish his school work; annoys the family members on purpose; truly promotes discord between my husband (stepdad), me and himself. This may seem extreme but it is true. I feel bad just having to write this. I would probably get an academy performance from him if he were to read this. Between the manic episodes, the depression, and the defiance, I am at my wits end. However, I am a reader and I try to be a proactive Mom. Is there any medication for ODD? I have joined a family center for him to get treatment with a therapist as well as a psychiatrist. I realize behavior modification is a goal here, but we need some assistance for peace in the home. Any ideas? I have taken the medical and therapeutic steps. And, yes, it takes time. I know. Just curious if there are any other steps I can take for the family's sanity. I also have a 17 year old and a 7 year old in the home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ParentAnswers, post: 320736, member: 8478"] I am a very frustrated. My son got diagnosed with bipolar two years ago after several years misdiagnosed with ADD. Now, two years into treatment, he doesn't seem to be betting better. I have been at my wits end with him. He is on medication for bipolar and has been seeing a psychiatrist. I believe he has ODD because he is extremely defiant on a consistent basis. Almost every day of the week. He argues with us and any authority figure; blames everyone else for his behavior; doesn't have any desire to accomplish his school work; annoys the family members on purpose; truly promotes discord between my husband (stepdad), me and himself. This may seem extreme but it is true. I feel bad just having to write this. I would probably get an academy performance from him if he were to read this. Between the manic episodes, the depression, and the defiance, I am at my wits end. However, I am a reader and I try to be a proactive Mom. Is there any medication for ODD? I have joined a family center for him to get treatment with a therapist as well as a psychiatrist. I realize behavior modification is a goal here, but we need some assistance for peace in the home. Any ideas? I have taken the medical and therapeutic steps. And, yes, it takes time. I know. Just curious if there are any other steps I can take for the family's sanity. I also have a 17 year old and a 7 year old in the home. [/QUOTE]
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