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<blockquote data-quote="Sheila" data-source="post: 71020" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>Actually, every time I see an ADHD/ODD diagnosis I raise my eyebrow because so often the ADHD/ODD diagnosis is bipolar.</p><p></p><p>ADHD and bipolar are not the same and the treatment is different. Medicating a bipolar child with ADHD medications can create mega problems. It's not uncommon for bipolar and ADHD to co-exist. In these cases, it is recommended that the bipolar be stabilized prior to treating the ADHD.</p><p></p><p>Get a copy of the book, "The Bipolar Child" by Popolus (sp) It may help you better understand your child and know more about treatment options.</p><p></p><p>I hate having to medicate my son. It scare me. It's not something any concerned parent does lightly in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand, I can't justify withholding medication from my son -- I wouldn't do it if he needed insulin, chemo therapy, etc. </p><p></p><p>Bipolar disorder can be a progressive disease. In the end, it's the parent's final decision and we respect each parent's decision on the board. And all the decisions are HARD. Read, research, and self-educate, then make your decision about your child's treatment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sheila, post: 71020, member: 23"] Actually, every time I see an ADHD/ODD diagnosis I raise my eyebrow because so often the ADHD/ODD diagnosis is bipolar. ADHD and bipolar are not the same and the treatment is different. Medicating a bipolar child with ADHD medications can create mega problems. It's not uncommon for bipolar and ADHD to co-exist. In these cases, it is recommended that the bipolar be stabilized prior to treating the ADHD. Get a copy of the book, "The Bipolar Child" by Popolus (sp) It may help you better understand your child and know more about treatment options. I hate having to medicate my son. It scare me. It's not something any concerned parent does lightly in my opinion. On the other hand, I can't justify withholding medication from my son -- I wouldn't do it if he needed insulin, chemo therapy, etc. Bipolar disorder can be a progressive disease. In the end, it's the parent's final decision and we respect each parent's decision on the board. And all the decisions are HARD. Read, research, and self-educate, then make your decision about your child's treatment. [/QUOTE]
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