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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 346710" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Ditto on the perception here of ODD.</p><p> </p><p>While it's possible she doesn't have bipolar, it's also possible she has another type of mood disorder along with the ADHD. We've just recently figured this out with my difficult child 1. He responds well to the stimulant medications, but once they wear off, he is a PITA and now that he's a teen it's only gotten worse. Violent, confrontational, destructivie, belligerent, you get the picture. We recently added a mood stabilizing medication (it's also rx'd for epilepsy) and it is definitely helping. He's less irritable, more cooperative, in a better mood, not destructive. It's helped his impulse control to degree as well, and he says he feels more motivated. He is also in an SSRI to help with anxiety -- and as far as I know, he'll likely stay on that medication, too.</p><p> </p><p>Keep pushing for answers, keep asking questions. You know your child best and are truly the only advocate she can depend on to get her the help she needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 346710, member: 3444"] Ditto on the perception here of ODD. While it's possible she doesn't have bipolar, it's also possible she has another type of mood disorder along with the ADHD. We've just recently figured this out with my difficult child 1. He responds well to the stimulant medications, but once they wear off, he is a PITA and now that he's a teen it's only gotten worse. Violent, confrontational, destructivie, belligerent, you get the picture. We recently added a mood stabilizing medication (it's also rx'd for epilepsy) and it is definitely helping. He's less irritable, more cooperative, in a better mood, not destructive. It's helped his impulse control to degree as well, and he says he feels more motivated. He is also in an SSRI to help with anxiety -- and as far as I know, he'll likely stay on that medication, too. Keep pushing for answers, keep asking questions. You know your child best and are truly the only advocate she can depend on to get her the help she needs. [/QUOTE]
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