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<blockquote data-quote="jenndyson" data-source="post: 348793" data-attributes="member: 9176"><p>We went the mood stabilizer route first with Depakote and there were no changes at all. There are several levels of bipolar, some responding adversely with ADHD stimulants while other levels respond well. Trying him on the Concerta was kind of an experiment to see how he would react since he's too young to pinpoint a bipolar level. As you may know, if you have a certain level of bipolar, stimulants will cause a psychotic episode....fortunately he didn't go psychotic. In fact, the Concerta has helped him enough that he can actually sit at a computer and play/learn, happily do his homework, and play Wii whereas before he couldn't even slow down enough to even attempt such things. In all honesty, I would not be surprised that if in a couple of years with some maturing, the bipolar diagnosis leaves us being replaced with Aspergers. With E being only 5 and extremely immature, psychiatric evaluations are difficult and not completely conclusive. I definitely agree with the ADHD and ODD...the ODD being the most troublesome. And that's why I'm here....support for those days when I just don't think I can take it anymore.</p><p>Janet....love the Rocky Horror reference! One of my fave cult movies! I am in Greenville so not that far from you. We have a TEEACH center here but without the official aspergers diagnosis it's not an option right now, although it can be easily obtained. Again, he presents with more bipolar symptoms than Aspergers and that is why the Aspergers was not included in his diagnosis. My mommy instinct tells me that as years go by we may find the Aspergers to be more prevalent. Right now, it's the ODD that's kicking my butt. Since we've just started this journey we're still in the retraining of our parenting selves. In fact, just this morning E tried to rile me up which in turned would usually rile my husband up. I kept my cool, repeated my request then pulled the hubby aside to inform him that E is only trying to pit us against each other and we shall not let that happen. And you know what, it felt good. Good to know that regaining some control is still possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jenndyson, post: 348793, member: 9176"] We went the mood stabilizer route first with Depakote and there were no changes at all. There are several levels of bipolar, some responding adversely with ADHD stimulants while other levels respond well. Trying him on the Concerta was kind of an experiment to see how he would react since he's too young to pinpoint a bipolar level. As you may know, if you have a certain level of bipolar, stimulants will cause a psychotic episode....fortunately he didn't go psychotic. In fact, the Concerta has helped him enough that he can actually sit at a computer and play/learn, happily do his homework, and play Wii whereas before he couldn't even slow down enough to even attempt such things. In all honesty, I would not be surprised that if in a couple of years with some maturing, the bipolar diagnosis leaves us being replaced with Aspergers. With E being only 5 and extremely immature, psychiatric evaluations are difficult and not completely conclusive. I definitely agree with the ADHD and ODD...the ODD being the most troublesome. And that's why I'm here....support for those days when I just don't think I can take it anymore. Janet....love the Rocky Horror reference! One of my fave cult movies! I am in Greenville so not that far from you. We have a TEEACH center here but without the official aspergers diagnosis it's not an option right now, although it can be easily obtained. Again, he presents with more bipolar symptoms than Aspergers and that is why the Aspergers was not included in his diagnosis. My mommy instinct tells me that as years go by we may find the Aspergers to be more prevalent. Right now, it's the ODD that's kicking my butt. Since we've just started this journey we're still in the retraining of our parenting selves. In fact, just this morning E tried to rile me up which in turned would usually rile my husband up. I kept my cool, repeated my request then pulled the hubby aside to inform him that E is only trying to pit us against each other and we shall not let that happen. And you know what, it felt good. Good to know that regaining some control is still possible. [/QUOTE]
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