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help! I think my son has ODD or bipolar
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<blockquote data-quote="Christal22" data-source="post: 105612" data-attributes="member: 4422"><p>Michelle, </p><p></p><p>Firstly let me say, I know how you feel and I'm sorry you too have to deal with it. I myself deal with a child who has the same characteristics as your child. I noticed my son who is now almost 5 was different when he was about 1. </p><p>He is clingy (has seperation anxiety with me), refused to potty train, throws horrible tantrums (we had another last night that last 35 minutes which left me in tears the rest of the evening), bites his friends, is defiant with authority, and so on. </p><p>He was diaganosed with Mood Swings last year. They did not want to call it bi-polar yet because he was too young. He has been on Respirdol for over a year and though things are better we still have many issues. </p><p>We went back to the doctor this morning and they want to put him on Adderall as well to see if that will help him to control himself better. </p><p>Needless to say, I'm exhausted. I'm a single mom, with low income and his father will not help with support or medical which of course makes it harder to pay for play therapy even though I know he needs it. </p><p>I have found though that during his "Episodes" the best thing I can do is stay calm. let me tell you it's the hardest thing I think i have ever done. He finally tires and will submit but again it's a long battle. last night's was 35 minutes long and after words I'm worn out. </p><p>I do take time for myself. It's hard to find people I trust to watch him so it's not that often but this helps so much!!!</p><p>Also, remembering that he has no control over it helps me to deal with it as well. I know he loves me more than anything which makes it a little easier. </p><p></p><p>My advice to you would be get a second opinion. Ever doctor is practicing medicine. The operative word being "practicing". From what you described I would say your child is also bi-polar. The respirdol may help but keep your eye on it. If you don't see improvement you need to see if they can increase the dosage. Or switch to something like Abilify. </p><p>I would definatly go find another doctor to confirm things. I hope this helps. My prayers to you and your sanity. Please pray for mine! :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christal22, post: 105612, member: 4422"] Michelle, Firstly let me say, I know how you feel and I'm sorry you too have to deal with it. I myself deal with a child who has the same characteristics as your child. I noticed my son who is now almost 5 was different when he was about 1. He is clingy (has seperation anxiety with me), refused to potty train, throws horrible tantrums (we had another last night that last 35 minutes which left me in tears the rest of the evening), bites his friends, is defiant with authority, and so on. He was diaganosed with Mood Swings last year. They did not want to call it bi-polar yet because he was too young. He has been on Respirdol for over a year and though things are better we still have many issues. We went back to the doctor this morning and they want to put him on Adderall as well to see if that will help him to control himself better. Needless to say, I'm exhausted. I'm a single mom, with low income and his father will not help with support or medical which of course makes it harder to pay for play therapy even though I know he needs it. I have found though that during his "Episodes" the best thing I can do is stay calm. let me tell you it's the hardest thing I think i have ever done. He finally tires and will submit but again it's a long battle. last night's was 35 minutes long and after words I'm worn out. I do take time for myself. It's hard to find people I trust to watch him so it's not that often but this helps so much!!! Also, remembering that he has no control over it helps me to deal with it as well. I know he loves me more than anything which makes it a little easier. My advice to you would be get a second opinion. Ever doctor is practicing medicine. The operative word being "practicing". From what you described I would say your child is also bi-polar. The respirdol may help but keep your eye on it. If you don't see improvement you need to see if they can increase the dosage. Or switch to something like Abilify. I would definatly go find another doctor to confirm things. I hope this helps. My prayers to you and your sanity. Please pray for mine! [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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