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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 265917"><p>Your son is exhibitng many of the same behaviors/symptoms as our daughter did when she was very young. She too was told to leave preschools a few times. She was hyperactive and impulsive. She had very similar reactions to medications. She was eventually diagnosis'd as ADHD and Bipolar I. Children often do NOT exhibit clear highs and lows with bipolar illness. That symptom is more common with- adults. <u>The Bipolar Child</u> book was like a Bible to me when my child was younger...a real blessing.</p><p> </p><p>She currently takes Ability, as well as other medications. The Abilify has been a helpful medication for her. Another very helpful medication has been Lamictal. Please inquire about these medications...ask the doctor. Abilify slows her down a bit...allowing her a little time/space to make better choices. When she first took it, it upset her stomach...but very quickly became accustomed to it. Don't hestiate to experiment with medications if your doctor has an interest in doing so...they can provide relief. We found that medications and therapy in the end...both...were needed to get some decent control in the picture. </p><p> </p><p>VERY IMPORTANT...protect your relationship with- your spouse and any other family members. Nurture it...take the time that it needs to remain healthy. Having a special needs child can be a large burden. Get support...do what you need to do to make life work in a healthy manner for you and your family.</p><p> </p><p>Miles...Our daughter had lots of difficulty on vacations and when schedules changed. What we did was try to keep things as consistent as possible. Vacations were often to the same places...same hotels even. Many things were prepared in advance. Extra time was taken for things. Things were explained slightly more carefully for her (without overdoing it). In some cases, she was given extra medication (with the doctor's permission).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 265917"] Your son is exhibitng many of the same behaviors/symptoms as our daughter did when she was very young. She too was told to leave preschools a few times. She was hyperactive and impulsive. She had very similar reactions to medications. She was eventually diagnosis'd as ADHD and Bipolar I. Children often do NOT exhibit clear highs and lows with bipolar illness. That symptom is more common with- adults. [U]The Bipolar Child[/U] book was like a Bible to me when my child was younger...a real blessing. She currently takes Ability, as well as other medications. The Abilify has been a helpful medication for her. Another very helpful medication has been Lamictal. Please inquire about these medications...ask the doctor. Abilify slows her down a bit...allowing her a little time/space to make better choices. When she first took it, it upset her stomach...but very quickly became accustomed to it. Don't hestiate to experiment with medications if your doctor has an interest in doing so...they can provide relief. We found that medications and therapy in the end...both...were needed to get some decent control in the picture. VERY IMPORTANT...protect your relationship with- your spouse and any other family members. Nurture it...take the time that it needs to remain healthy. Having a special needs child can be a large burden. Get support...do what you need to do to make life work in a healthy manner for you and your family. Miles...Our daughter had lots of difficulty on vacations and when schedules changed. What we did was try to keep things as consistent as possible. Vacations were often to the same places...same hotels even. Many things were prepared in advance. Extra time was taken for things. Things were explained slightly more carefully for her (without overdoing it). In some cases, she was given extra medication (with the doctor's permission). [/QUOTE]
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