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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 310099" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome! I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to.</p><p></p><p>What Wendy said is true -- stimulants wreak havoc with BiPolar (BP) and can make symptoms impossible to get under control. It's important to treat BiPolar (BP) symptoms with first-line mood stabilizers (Lithium, Lamictal, Depakote, Trileptal, Tegretol) plus an atypical antipsychotic (Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Geodon, Abilify). </p><p></p><p>You should also be aware that ODD is not a helpful diagnosis. It is merely a description of a set of behaviors that has an underlying cause. When the underlying cause (like BiPolar (BP)) is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically subside. Furthermore, ADHD is often undiagnosed and untreated mania that improves with appropriate bipolar treatment.</p><p></p><p>A book that has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children is The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. You might want to pick up a copy at your local library or bookstore.</p><p></p><p>Again, welcome. I hope you find a lot of support here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 310099, member: 2423"] Welcome! I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to. What Wendy said is true -- stimulants wreak havoc with BiPolar (BP) and can make symptoms impossible to get under control. It's important to treat BiPolar (BP) symptoms with first-line mood stabilizers (Lithium, Lamictal, Depakote, Trileptal, Tegretol) plus an atypical antipsychotic (Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Geodon, Abilify). You should also be aware that ODD is not a helpful diagnosis. It is merely a description of a set of behaviors that has an underlying cause. When the underlying cause (like BiPolar (BP)) is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically subside. Furthermore, ADHD is often undiagnosed and untreated mania that improves with appropriate bipolar treatment. A book that has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children is The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. You might want to pick up a copy at your local library or bookstore. Again, welcome. I hope you find a lot of support here. [/QUOTE]
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