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Help!!! My son was just diagnosed with bipolar/odd
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 411549"><p>You might want to get a second opinion. It never hurts. A child psychiatrist might be best. Also, read the book The Bipolar Child by Dr. Papolos. It describes the illness very well and gives great information in terms of possible treatments. </p><p>It is common to have to tweek the medications. Yes, the use of ADHD medications could make Bipolar symtoms worse. My suggestion is to try not to make a big deal about this in front of your child. Try to not overuse the word "Bipolar." If you are sure of the diagnosis, you might want to make sure your child understands that medication is necessary. Consider also getting a therapist (for talk therapy). A psychologist, social worker, mental health counselor, etc.....This will be particularly beneficial in the pre-teen...and teen years. Concentrate on what is going right in the child's life to avoid the negative stigma that usually goes with this diagnosis. AND make sure you take extra care of yourself, any other children in the family and your relationship with your partner. This is a lot of work, to be sure. But in the end, it will be worth it. Hang in there!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 411549"] You might want to get a second opinion. It never hurts. A child psychiatrist might be best. Also, read the book The Bipolar Child by Dr. Papolos. It describes the illness very well and gives great information in terms of possible treatments. It is common to have to tweek the medications. Yes, the use of ADHD medications could make Bipolar symtoms worse. My suggestion is to try not to make a big deal about this in front of your child. Try to not overuse the word "Bipolar." If you are sure of the diagnosis, you might want to make sure your child understands that medication is necessary. Consider also getting a therapist (for talk therapy). A psychologist, social worker, mental health counselor, etc.....This will be particularly beneficial in the pre-teen...and teen years. Concentrate on what is going right in the child's life to avoid the negative stigma that usually goes with this diagnosis. AND make sure you take extra care of yourself, any other children in the family and your relationship with your partner. This is a lot of work, to be sure. But in the end, it will be worth it. Hang in there!!!! [/QUOTE]
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