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Can Higher Doses of Trileptal Cause Irritability a...
My son has been taking intuniv for ADD and amantadine to control his rages. He was also taking 1200 mg of...More
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Can Higher Doses of Trileptal Cause Irritability a...
My son has been taking intuniv for ADD and amantadine to control his rages. He was also taking 1200 mg of...More
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Reply: 6 year old stepson with possible Bi Polar Disorder
So sorry to hear about your situation. I have a 14 year old son, who I was previously in denial about. He was...More
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Reply: mood disorder
It "typically" takes a med combo to address the symptoms of a mood disorder. It sounds like the Depakote...More
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My bipolar disorder
I tried to tell my friend, Indirectly, that my mood changes are because of changes in brain, this changes because...More
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Reply: 7 yr old on Abilify
First AND ONLY night of taking 1 mg of Abilify. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE experience for him and us. Extremely...More
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Reply: kids on abilify
I would discuss options with your son's psychiatrist. The psychiatrist should be able to give you ideas...More
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Reply: My 8 year old son has been on medication for about...
Medication is very individual - what works great for one child, may be a disaster for the next child. My...More
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My 8 year old son has been on medication for about...
He has been on Concerta this entire time with occasional increases. He is presently taking 56 mg of...More
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Reply: 15 yr daughter not wanting to go to school
This is a tough situation, and I understand how hard it is to wait for an appointment!! Is this evaluation...More
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Reply: How to cope after a failed suicide
My first suggesting is that you also make an appointment with a therapist for a family session. My son was...More
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Reply: Feeling defeated
Having others that understand our struggles is a great thing! I would urge you to check out your local...More
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Reply: Finding Hope
How was day one?
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Reply: 9 yr old son with ADHD & ODD
My grandson, 8, ADHD and ODD, has just had Abilify increased from 4mg to 5mg. His meltdowns and...More
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Reply: How to voice your concerns about your child having...
The very best tool you can have for your life and your son's life is to find a top-notch, board certified...More
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Why is it that people are telling me that my 8 year old is too young to be diagnosed with bipolar? Can...More
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Reply: Feeling Hopeless
Hopeless, Bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness. Have you been able to read any...More
14yo son refuses meds and CBT for depression
Our 14 yo son has been very depressed for about a year. And, some suicidal thoughts in early 2012. Several...More
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Still having problems with my 15 year old
Just recently my 15 year old daughter decided that she can go where ever she wants ( she has bipolar) Her one...More
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Reply: my life with a bipolar child. please help.
I understand totally where you are comming from. My 15 year old daughter has bipolar and it is one hard thing to...More
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Reply: I need help! i believe my 5 yr old daughter is dep...
I think it would be in your daughter's BEST interest to move out and have a place of your own - just you...More
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Reply: dealing with teenage bipolar
Hi, I am going through the same thing with my 21 year old son,except his father thinks he is ok just that...More
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Reply: Need help with our 24 year old
Hello I have a 23 year old daughter who likes to bounce form state to sate and then come home and leave she does...More
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Reply: 15 year old with bipolar. Stop taking her meds
Thank you I do go talk to a therpist in my community. And it does help she is wonderful. But there are those...More
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Reply: Help Please!
I really feel for you and the situation you're up against. I have helped my husband raise three drug...More
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Reply: 11 year old on abilify
I have an adopted son from Russia too. He has many of the same issues that your son does. We like to say...More
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Reply: Teenage Bipolar
I feel for you ! This age is difficult enough, then add mood issues, and female hormones and wowzers !!! I...More
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Autistic 5 year old with destructive behavior diso...
I have a 5 year old boy who is autistic and has DBD. He was put on Abilify after the other medication they gave...More
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Selling 7 books regarding ADHD, LD and Bipolar in ...
These books have been incredibly useful for myself and my son. Now, I am selling them as I no longer need...More
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Bipolar 7yr old son, also with ADHD and RAD
I'm a divorced mom of 2 adopted sons...both with ADHD, my 7 year old also has Reactive Attachment and has been...More
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Hi, I am a mom of 4-daughters. My youngest daughter was dx at age 6 with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder), then eventually EOBP (early on-set bipo...More

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