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<blockquote data-quote="Sheila" data-source="post: 100274" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>Mood swings, suicide attempt, ability to comply with expectations outside the home, no problems until age 12.....</p><p></p><p>ADHD (inattentive), particularly in girls, can and often does slip through undetected early on. ODD usually presents prior to age 12. Puberty kicking in can certainly cause unexpected problems. But I can't tell you how many times I've seen an ADHD/ODD diagnosis turn out to be bipolar disorder -- sometimes with co-existing ADHD and sometimes not.</p><p></p><p>If there is any family history of mood disorders, depression, bipolar, etc., there's a possibility the real underlying problem hasn't yet been identified or appropriately treated.</p><p></p><p>Antidepressants and ADHD medications taken by an individual with bipolar disorder can cause problems. So, if you've seen further destabilization in your daughter after taking these type medications, it's something you'd want to bring to the psychiatrist's attention.</p><p></p><p>You might also want to consider getting a copy of "The Bipolar Child" and see if anything rings a bell for you.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the site. :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sheila, post: 100274, member: 23"] Mood swings, suicide attempt, ability to comply with expectations outside the home, no problems until age 12..... ADHD (inattentive), particularly in girls, can and often does slip through undetected early on. ODD usually presents prior to age 12. Puberty kicking in can certainly cause unexpected problems. But I can't tell you how many times I've seen an ADHD/ODD diagnosis turn out to be bipolar disorder -- sometimes with co-existing ADHD and sometimes not. If there is any family history of mood disorders, depression, bipolar, etc., there's a possibility the real underlying problem hasn't yet been identified or appropriately treated. Antidepressants and ADHD medications taken by an individual with bipolar disorder can cause problems. So, if you've seen further destabilization in your daughter after taking these type medications, it's something you'd want to bring to the psychiatrist's attention. You might also want to consider getting a copy of "The Bipolar Child" and see if anything rings a bell for you. Welcome to the site. [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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