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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 35411" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Moonangle, in my humble opinion, this is a lot more than ADHD/ODD. Setting fire is common in, say, mood disorder in kids--I'd be looking for that, at least as a rule out. Is there any bipolar or substance abuse in the family? If it's BiPolar (BP), stimulants would make them far worse and no medications at all can also accelerate the disorder. I have BiPolar (BP), and it gets worse with time if the cycling isn't stopped with medications. It's called "the kindling affect." I personally, if it were my kid, would want to try something that stabilizes moods before I'd go with another stimulant, since Adderrall was a disaster. I don't believe regular ADHD/ODD would cause this degree of destruction/anger. This is serious! Does their birthmother have mood or alcohol/drug problems? Mood disorders are hereditary and substance abuse is a red flag for a mood disorder. Not saying that have it...but something's going on. Hugs and good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 35411, member: 1550"] Moonangle, in my humble opinion, this is a lot more than ADHD/ODD. Setting fire is common in, say, mood disorder in kids--I'd be looking for that, at least as a rule out. Is there any bipolar or substance abuse in the family? If it's BiPolar (BP), stimulants would make them far worse and no medications at all can also accelerate the disorder. I have BiPolar (BP), and it gets worse with time if the cycling isn't stopped with medications. It's called "the kindling affect." I personally, if it were my kid, would want to try something that stabilizes moods before I'd go with another stimulant, since Adderrall was a disaster. I don't believe regular ADHD/ODD would cause this degree of destruction/anger. This is serious! Does their birthmother have mood or alcohol/drug problems? Mood disorders are hereditary and substance abuse is a red flag for a mood disorder. Not saying that have it...but something's going on. Hugs and good luck. [/QUOTE]
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