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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 67808" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I really have to agree with Janna. There is no way to know for sure--if the medications work, you can sort of see that you are on the right track. As an adult, I am diagnosed wtih bipolar/anxiety disorder/panic disorder/mild Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I'm not even sure it's right and I'm OLD. I don't know if I'm really bipolar or just have crazy moodswings--an antidepressant works for me and antidepressants are supposed to be bad for bipolar. I take what helps and sort of forget the label. I also have always had neurological symptoms--possibly Aspergers, but who knows? Some kids are clear cut, but few are. Same with adults. There are no blood tests. If ADHD medications don't work or make a kid worse, in my opinion don't give them to the child, even if he's hyper. There are more than one reason for hyperness. If mood stabilizers work, give them to the child. If the child displays autistic traits, treat them--that requires interventions rather than medications. If you want a better picture of your child, go to a neuropsychologist. in my opinion you will get closer to a true diagnosis., but psychiatry is an inexact science. At times I felt as if me and my son were guinea pigs. I've learned to take labels with a grain of salt, and just do what works. And if one professional isn't helping, I move on. in my opinion and unfortunately vast experience both for myself and my son, counselors/talk therapists are poor diagnosticians. I REALLY take what THEY say with a grain of salt. I've had much better luck with more educated professionals. Not trying to sound like a snob, but for me and my son even regular psychologists totally missed the boat. The maddening thing was so many were so sure they were right. I could go to another therapist, or take my son to another therapist, and get another firm diagnosis the next day. It's not easy. (((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 67808, member: 1550"] I really have to agree with Janna. There is no way to know for sure--if the medications work, you can sort of see that you are on the right track. As an adult, I am diagnosed wtih bipolar/anxiety disorder/panic disorder/mild Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I'm not even sure it's right and I'm OLD. I don't know if I'm really bipolar or just have crazy moodswings--an antidepressant works for me and antidepressants are supposed to be bad for bipolar. I take what helps and sort of forget the label. I also have always had neurological symptoms--possibly Aspergers, but who knows? Some kids are clear cut, but few are. Same with adults. There are no blood tests. If ADHD medications don't work or make a kid worse, in my opinion don't give them to the child, even if he's hyper. There are more than one reason for hyperness. If mood stabilizers work, give them to the child. If the child displays autistic traits, treat them--that requires interventions rather than medications. If you want a better picture of your child, go to a neuropsychologist. in my opinion you will get closer to a true diagnosis., but psychiatry is an inexact science. At times I felt as if me and my son were guinea pigs. I've learned to take labels with a grain of salt, and just do what works. And if one professional isn't helping, I move on. in my opinion and unfortunately vast experience both for myself and my son, counselors/talk therapists are poor diagnosticians. I REALLY take what THEY say with a grain of salt. I've had much better luck with more educated professionals. Not trying to sound like a snob, but for me and my son even regular psychologists totally missed the boat. The maddening thing was so many were so sure they were right. I could go to another therapist, or take my son to another therapist, and get another firm diagnosis the next day. It's not easy. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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