the child has been treated for some time with Lamictal, Geodon, risperdol
Could my sister be bipolar?
09
Jun
My sister Hailee turned 18 last month. She is absolutely wild. She already has 3 young kids with her boyfriend- and she told us last night that she’s expecting another! My mum and dad are in despair. She is always leaving the kids with them and going out clubbing, coming home drunk etc. Also, a few months ago, she went through a phase of trying to seduce my husband (then my fiance). She and her boyfriend are always going off to places without telling us-sometimes for a couple of days! We all agree that she needs to grow up and take responsibility for her children. I did help out with the kids a lot when they were first born but now it is impossible for me as I am now a mother myself. No doubt this new arrival will be dumped on my parents aswell. We’re all at our wits end! This is not the kind of behavior you would expect from a normal person. Do you think she could be bipolar? She really is quite off the rails…
Can someone have bipolar from a traumatic past?
09
Jun
My boyfriend was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year. He was not diagnosed with it as a child or has any past of it in the family. The doctor said this came out due to a Traumatic past. If we decide to have kids, can it be passed to the child?
looking for friends to chat with who has children with ADHD/BIPOLAR/ODD?
08
Jun
MY 11 1/2 YR OLD SON HAS ADHD/BIPOLAR/ODD. I FEEL LIKE I AM COMPLETELY ALONE AND HAVE NO ONE TO TALK TO THAT HAS CHILDREN WITH SOME OF THESE THINGS.
PLEASE EMAIL ME SHANNI28@LOCALNET.COM JUST LOOKING FOR FRIENDS. NO ONE UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT IS LIKE BEING A SINGLE MOM WITH A SPECIAL CHILD.
My son has been getting treatment since he was 4 1/2 yrs old. he also has been on meds this long….yes me are doing the diet thing. no sugars, no red colors, etc.
Anyone else thinks God suffers from bipolar disorder?
08
Jun
To ”teach” mankind a lesson, he calls on floods and tornadoes and crashes planes to the ground in merciless raging fury. But then he apparently becomes kind enough to ”miraculously” save the odd child from an inevitable result of his own actions.
How can mankind trust in a God which holds such erratic behavioural patterns? Could it be God suffers from bipolar disorder?
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See? Even Yamster thinks something is going on.
To people with bipolar disorder: how do you live with it on a daily basis?
08
Jun
I’m 34 years old and I’ve got two small children. All their constant needs and demands overwhelm me, and I end up spending most of my days in a stupor.
When I start to lose control of my temper, I retreat to my bed for a few days, getting up only if I absolutely have to for a short time.
I’ve tried all the recommended bipolar medications such as lithium, depakote, geodon, and many antidepressents, but my doctor agrees with me that the side effects were way too intense for me, so she just has me taking some OTC B vitamins & omega 3 supplements, and exercise and sunshine. But when I’m feeling in the dumps I simply can’t take care of myself.
Thankfully I have a husband who holds the family together as well as he can, but I have no feelings for him whatsoever (he loves me though, for that I’m grateful). In fact, I feel no emotional connection with anyone at all. I prefer to be alone, I reject all frienships and extended family relationships (although from time to time I make an effort to at least feign some sort of caring feelings).
I’m acutely aware how different I am and that I don’t belong anywhere. I’m pretty much just looking forward to death.
But I want to know, how do other people deal with their BP disorders? Does anyone have any suggestions how I can feel better? Please only BP sufferers answer. I don’t want to hear from anyone who doesn’t personally understand what it’s like to have this illness.
To people with bipolar disorder: how do you live with it on a daily basis?
08
Jun
I’m 34 years old and I’ve got two small children. All their constant needs and demands overwhelm me, and I end up spending most of my days in a stupor.
When I start to lose control of my temper, I retreat to my bed for a few days, getting up only if I absolutely have to for a short time.
I’ve tried all the recommended bipolar medications such as lithium, depakote, geodon, and many antidepressents, but my doctor agrees with me that the side effects were way too intense for me, so she just has me taking some OTC B vitamins & omega 3 supplements, and exercise and sunshine. But when I’m feeling in the dumps I simply can’t take care of myself.
Thankfully I have a husband who holds the family together as well as he can, but I have no feelings for him whatsoever (he loves me though, for that I’m grateful). In fact, I feel no emotional connection with anyone at all. I prefer to be alone, I reject all frienships and extended family relationships (although from time to time I make an effort to at least feign some sort of caring feelings).
I’m acutely aware how different I am and that I don’t belong anywhere. I’m pretty much just looking forward to death.
But I want to know, how do other people deal with their BP disorders? Does anyone have any suggestions how I can feel better? Please only BP sufferers answer. I don’t want to hear from anyone who doesn’t personally understand what it’s like to have this illness.
Is it possible to make a career of terrible parenting?
08
Jun
Did you all know that the field of mental health enables entire families to remain on the dole, 18 years at a time? SSI recognizes ADHD as a disability in some cases. If the parent reads up a little, they can present symptoms that lead the incompetent therapist to give their child a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis. Once that happens, the family has income and services until that child is an adult. A family that plans well, will make sure they have kids, even when they are into their 40’s. To trick the therapists, the parents neglect their kids, raise them in chaos, and offer no guidance on standards of conduct. Once that child enters the therapists office, he’ll believe what the parents tell him. Once the child is in school, IEP’s and no expectation of any normal performance.
I know, many of you would never sacrafice your children in this way, but many don’t have any qualms about it.
!0 year old son, diagnosed Bipolar and ODD w/ADHD tendencies…?
07
Jun
My 10 yr old has had mental and behavior problems since he was very young (like 3). We have finally gotten him properly diagnosed with childhood onset bipolar and ODD w/ ADHD tendencies. He is currently on 250mg of Depakote, which he is really not showing any improvement with. He has been on this dosage for 3 months. My main question is has anyone had experience with this type of illness in a child and if so has Lithium worked for them? I want to change his meds to lithium, because it did wonders for me and I think he would benefit greatly. Thanks ahead for any info. Please if you can’t post something relevant and helpful don’t post at all. We have done therapy, behavior modification, parental classes, diet changes and he is in a special behavior classroom for special needs children.
FYI his doctor did not diagnose his Bipolar he has had 2 full pyschological evaluations and the leading psychiatrist for Children’s hospital in Seattle diagnosed him.
And he is not just acting out, he has suicidal tendencies, has threatened my husband and I wih knives, he was expelled from 1st grade, he does have discipline, and I have 2 other children raised exactly the same that are completely normal and healthy mentally. And this is not just a pahse, it has been going on for 7 damn years. My main question is if anyone has had experience with lithium in childhood use and if they would recommend it.
can u loose custody of ur kids because of bipolar disorder?
07
Jun
I have been diganoised with having biploar disorder. my ex has now found out and is sueing me for custody of our 10 yr ols son i also have a 3 yr ols daughter. There have never been any problems abuse or neglet on my part or anything to harm my children but his atty has told him he can take my kids is this true………plzzz help
what are signs of bipolar?
07
Jun
what signs to look for bipolar in children
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Do children ever take on traits from their surrogate mothers?
07
Jun
Does it matter if I choose a surrogate mother with brown hair, blonde hair, big eyes, green eyes?
Someone with diabetes in their family, someone with bipolar disorder?
Will it have any impact on my baby?
How do you help really bad children?
06
Jun
So I live with this woman who’s a bipolar mother of two young girls. The mother doesn’t take mediciation. But the girls are hell on earth, they cry every five seconds, whine, complain, scream and the mother just ignores them or loudly yells at them and tells them she’ll give them a reason to cry when they are already crying and screaming. I can’t ever get any sleep and I feel bad for those poor girls. They can be great kids when they’re happy but 99.9% of the time they are pissy, bad, whinny, bratty and sad girls…. I fear somehow they will be bipolar too. My boyfriend has argued with the woman but she just tells them they are only 5 and 7 and he should leave them alone….
Early Onset Bipolar Disorder-how does a typical cycle last?
06
Jun
I have a child with this diagnosis. Has changing energy levels through out the day but major manic/depressive cycles seem to range days to a little over a week. On meds. I am questioning diagnosis. What do you think?