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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 261130" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Hi. I am glad you found us, but so very sorry you needed to. This is a place where others really WILL understand and we really HAVE been through it ourselves.</p><p></p><p>If you think he is bipolar, you should read The Bipolar Child by Dmitri and Janice Papalous. When you discuss medications with the doctors, be aware that many medications can make someone with bipolar cycle. Antidepressants are very very likely to make children have mood swings, esp children with bipolar. </p><p></p><p>There is a medication protocol for treating people with bipolar disorder. It requires 1 or even 2 first line mood stabilizers be on board BEFORE medications for depression, ADHD, or even Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are trialed. Often an atypical antipsychotic is needed as well before you can start the medications for adhd, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or depression.</p><p></p><p>I had a child who was planning suicide at a very young age. I know how heartbreaking it is. You are doing teh right thing by having the professionals observe ihm inpatient for a few days. </p><p></p><p>Sending hugs and support.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 261130, member: 1233"] Hi. I am glad you found us, but so very sorry you needed to. This is a place where others really WILL understand and we really HAVE been through it ourselves. If you think he is bipolar, you should read The Bipolar Child by Dmitri and Janice Papalous. When you discuss medications with the doctors, be aware that many medications can make someone with bipolar cycle. Antidepressants are very very likely to make children have mood swings, esp children with bipolar. There is a medication protocol for treating people with bipolar disorder. It requires 1 or even 2 first line mood stabilizers be on board BEFORE medications for depression, ADHD, or even Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are trialed. Often an atypical antipsychotic is needed as well before you can start the medications for adhd, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or depression. I had a child who was planning suicide at a very young age. I know how heartbreaking it is. You are doing teh right thing by having the professionals observe ihm inpatient for a few days. Sending hugs and support. [/QUOTE]
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