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Depression or bipolar?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 14205" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Since he's a child, and there are no blood tests, there is no way to know for sure, but the bipolar in a close relative makes him at high risk for bipolar. If it were me, I would ask if we could try a mood stabilizer first, because the history dictates this, and because ALL medication trials are hit or miss. I wouldn't want to try a stimulant or antidepressant before I tried a mood stabilizer. If it works, you have your answer. I have bipolar II--some hypomania with lots of depression. I do take an antidepressant, and need it, but I'm an adult. Antidepressants can be scary in kids. JMO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 14205, member: 1550"] Since he's a child, and there are no blood tests, there is no way to know for sure, but the bipolar in a close relative makes him at high risk for bipolar. If it were me, I would ask if we could try a mood stabilizer first, because the history dictates this, and because ALL medication trials are hit or miss. I wouldn't want to try a stimulant or antidepressant before I tried a mood stabilizer. If it works, you have your answer. I have bipolar II--some hypomania with lots of depression. I do take an antidepressant, and need it, but I'm an adult. Antidepressants can be scary in kids. JMO [/QUOTE]
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