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Reply: dealing with teenage bipolar

I am a person with personal exp. and i think my friends child is bipolar and she has tried to tell her parents...

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Reply: 11 year old on abilify

wish when i was a kid in the 80s there were such therapies for kids as today there was ritalin but my...

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Reply: Looking for help in understanding depression in my...

Interesting you should mention enabling. I know I have done that to a point with my daughter. As mothers...

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Stopping Celexa for the Second Time

My son take lamictal and celexa for anxiety and OCD. We were giving him 20 mg and his personality because...

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Reply: Son Had To Stop Celexa because of Activation

Hi, there, We should chat on the phone sometime. My child is exactly the same age, so we are dealing with...

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Reply: Stressed Mom

Hi, I have posted about my 14 year old on this site. She has bipolar, adhd, epilepsy, a learning...

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Reply: needing support..9yr old son, bipolar/adhd on so m...

8 minutes ago sydamangrif responded:Wendy I can totally relate. I too have a 14 year old bipolar...

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8 minutes agosydamangrif responded:Wendy
I can totally relate. I too have a 14 year old bipolar child who also has epilepsy, adhd, and cannot read social cues , meaning she gets bullied and rejected which adds to her low self-esteem. She was diagnosed at age 7, and has been in/out of pediatric psych ward over 13 times. Right now, We are in the er because she was planning on hanging herself and even wrote a suicide note. She goes to a therapeutic day school, so she gets plenty of therapy, along with having an individual therapist and a psychiatrist. She is on 4 different medications, but there is no pill to teach someone who cannot read social cues. It is tragic. I have 2 other kids and had to have her move to her dad's because I could not keep her safe and watch her 24/7. She also began self-injuring last year. It is a nightmare. She needs to be in a long-term facility because she is so unstable and impulsive and her moods cycle rapidly. But that cost 140k a year and unless your child is psychotic, delusional, or hallucinating, the state won't give you the grant. It is tragic the way they treat mentally ill children in this country. I don't have 140k. Her hormones are also all over the place. Here is my suggestion to you...first take care of you, find a support group online. and Cabf is a great organization. I had to give up mainstreaming when I realized that the public school system could not handle her special needs. I love her therapeutic day school as she gets access daily to a therapist and group therapy. I had to fight to get her in because the school district has to pay the bill, but it is a year round school. These kids get into trouble if they do not have a lot of structure and routine.. My daughter would pick fights with her 2 siblings to the point they hated her, because she was going through a manic rage. If you cannot handle him and say, you tell him to get off the phone or computer because it is bedtime, which happened to me, I took away the phone and mouse and she fought with me to get them back. I called 911 and she had to be taken to the hospital. If you cannot keep him safe, or he is a danger to himself or others, then that is their job. . Many kids get into drugs/alcohol to self medicate... They have a 15 times higher rate of suicide than the regular population. Take it seriously. I have already lost 2 extended family members to this ....My prayers are with you. Also, keep all medication, even non prescription and knives locked up.Report This View Thread

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Reply: I need help with a Bipolar Teen

Hi LillyCat2554, I can totally relate. I too have a 14 year old bipolar child who also has epilepsy, adhd,...

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Hi LillyCat2554,
I can totally relate. I too have a 14 year old bipolar child who also has epilepsy, adhd, and cannot read social cues , meaning she gets bullied and rejected which adds to her low self-esteem. She was diagnosed at age 7, and has been in/out of pediatric psych ward over 13 times. Right now, We are in the er because she was planning on hanging herself and even wrote a suicide note. She goes to a therapeutic day school, so she gets plenty of therapy, along with having an individual therapist and a psychiatrist. She is on 4 different medications, but there is no pill to teach someone who cannot read social cues. It is tragic. I have 2 other kids and had to have her move to her dad's because I could not keep her safe and watch her 24/7. She also began self-injuring last year. It is a nightmare. She needs to be in a long-term facility because she is so unstable and impulsive and her moods cycle rapidly. But that cost 140k a year and unless your child is psychotic, delusional, or hallucinating, the state won't give you the grant. It is tragic the way they treat mentally ill children in this country. I don't have 140k. Her hormones are also all over the place. Here is my suggestion to you...first take care of you, find a support group online . I bet you don't have one close by . Also, when she is totally out of control, you need to call 911. My daughter would pick fights with her 2 siblings to the point they hated her, because she was going through a manic rage. You don't say if she does that. If you cannot handle her and say, you tell her to get off the phone or computer because it is bedtime, which happened to me, I took away the phone and mouse and she fought with me to get them back. I called and she had to be taken to the hospital. If you cannot keep her safe, or she is a danger to herself or others, then that is their job. Tell them she is bipolar .ALso, I am sure there are curfews in your town for teens. If she breaks it, call the police. Many kids get into drugs/alcohol to self medicate..if you suspect she has, drug test her. They have a 15 times higher rate of suicide than the regular population. Take it seriously. I have already lost 2 extended family members to this ....My prayers are with you. Also, keep all medication, even non prescription and knives locked up.View Thread

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Reply: 20 YEAR OLD SON SAYS HE DEPRESSED & HAS NO GOOD OP...

Hi Mom, This is a complex situation and I can see why you feel overwhelmed, exhausted and confused. ...

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Reply: 7 yr old on Abilify

So I am new to this site.... It looks like your post was 2 years ago possibly?????? Your story sounds like...

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Reply: Lamictal and Antidepressant

We just increased the celexal to 20 mg and he is still on the lamictal extended release. We are not sure if...

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Reply: 12yo son now taking Abilify

The abilify did help my son with his mood swings, but it caused him to gain weight. We also didn't like the...

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Reply: Anyone with a child who has add/bipolar? Need some...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Dealing with a bipolar child is difficult. I have 2. My son was...

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Not your fault

hi loved ones of bipolar children, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about five years ago. I've...

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Reply: Lamictal feedback?

HE is doing a lot better, but still cussed at his sister last night. HE takes his medicine in the morning...

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Reply: What are some symptoms of bipolar in children?

Yes, I keep a daily journal and jot down notes about good and bad behaviors. The therapist and psychiatrist...

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What are some symptoms of bipolar in children?

How do I know for sure if my son has bipolar or just anxiety? He has drastic mood swings, but sleeps great...

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Reply: 10-year old police issues

It sounds like his school environment is a big trigger for him, especially since you report he is good at...

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Reply: Bipolar 12 YO Deteriorating rapidly

Hi Andrea, I'm glad you posted!! Navigating thru mental illness with a child is very, very difficult (but...

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Cool website with great Info.

Good info. for all of us raising a child with mental difficulties. ...

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Reply: Child depressed

She was diganoused by her pediadtition , child doctor. my sister goes to him for kids that have ADHD and...

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Reply: 5 yr old with bi-polar and post traumatic stress d...

I wish you and your son all the best !! - Just wanted to throw out a few good reads for you in case you...

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Reply: Not longer a child

That is very sweet of you, thank you. Your whole story reminded me of my grandson's maternal grandmother. She...

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That is very sweet of you, thank you. Your whole story reminded me of my grandson's maternal grandmother. She was into drugs when she was younger and based on what I was told by her daughter, when her mother was under the influence, she would wake up and not know where her 6 years old daughter was. However, the maternal grandmother's parents took care of their 6 years old granddaughter while the mother lived in the fast lane for years. Not everything in California is perfect, our grandson's grandmother, whom had a history of drug abuse, was in jail for drug posession, and driving under the influence, lied about it on the witness stand, she can watch our grandson. On the other hand we can't. Even though neither one of us ever been arrested for anything, live in the same house for over 30 years, always had estability in our lifes which is a lot more than the maternal grandmother could ever give our grandson, but the new Judge did not see it that way. Once again my grandson's great grandparents came to the rescue, this time for their granddaughter, and paid for her lawyer. We can't afford to pay for a lawyer but had help him with money as well. We don't think that this is the best thing to do for him (our son), as he got himself in the situation he is in, not once but twice. Besides, he needs proffessional help and until he accepts that fact, nothing will change in his life. Life has been kind of quiet around here, he is very civil while in the house and outside his room, like yesterday. Today, he spent most of the day in his room until mid afternoon when he got himself cleaned up and left. I try not to ask too many questions and only talk when he talks to me. Well, is after 11PM and my eyes are starting to close. I hope things get better for you, and it seems that they have already started. Good luck to you and yours.View Thread

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Reply: Bipolar symptoms vs medication

Well"026I can tell you that my son took an anti depressant (we're pretty sure he's bipolar now) and it...

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Reply: I blame myself for my child being bi polar

PLEASE, DO NOT BLAME YOURSELF! You will be of no good to your child, let alone, yourself! Noone truly...

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Reply: 7 Year Old Son Started Abilify

Believe it ir not, She was a Straight A student, before the onslaught of this illness! It all happenned,...

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Reply: Not knowing what to do, whats next??

Good morning, I live on Hilton Head Island, SC. Shocking, isn't it? All these well to do people around...

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Reply: Bipolar symptoms vs medication

I don't think its entirely that cut and dry, but I will tell you a "mood inflicted" person who takes those...

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it is a psychiatrist that suggested this

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