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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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Looking for help in understanding depression in my...

My "child" is a bit older than what I'm seeing on this site but my child nonetheless. I have a beautiful...

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Son Had To Stop Celexa because of Activation

My son was taking 20mg of celexa and lamictal. We started him on celexa around one month ago. He was just...

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

I am the mother of a soon to be 20 year old son. My son had what some would call a very fortunate childhood....

Posted by momofahn

I am the mother of a soon to be 20 year old son. My son had what some would call a very fortunate childhood. His father & I were divorced when he was 13. My son had every possible 'toy' and was use to several lavish vacations a year. He loved his life. He was a good kid and did very well in school. The divorce which caught everyone off guard was very difficult on him. My ex-husband's behavior changed from an amazing father to a man who would disappear for days, started doing drugs, drinking and sleeping with anyone who would participate. Although I tried to shelter my son, there were things he saw & heard. I did my best by getting my son out of that enviroment and into a situation with postive role models and postive family members. I remarried 2 years after the divorce to a man who my son loves and he also got 2 stepbrothers , who he also loves. My ex-husband was diagnosed with depression and personality disorder from childhood trama, which I was never aware. My ex-husband was not a good influence on my son and the decision was made to move 3000 miles from where we lived due to my ex-husband, but also for career reasons. My son was 16 and was included in the decision process. Jump almost 4 years to now, and I believe I did more harm than good. My son first tried pot a couple of years ago, and I believe other drugs. He graduated from High School with no effort towards his grade and got a full schlorship to college, which he screwed up by not going to classes. He met a girl a year and half ago and they bring out the worst in each other. She has a lot of childhood issues and is very medicated. A year ago she OD'd and my son was with her, although I don't have proof, I think my son was alos doing drugs that night. After this happened we said she was no longer allowed at our home and told him we were not happy with his actions and his attitude, that was a year ago. Last year we have moved with our jobs and my son who also works for our business went with us. I think it's important to say, my son & my steopsons have never wanted for anything- they all have very comfortable lives- in fact they all feel entitled, which I know is another issue in itself. Since my son arrived in our new city he has been very depressed- he says. ( the 'girl' moved here with him, but does not work). He crys all the time, he walks around with his head hanging down. He says he hates it here, but doesn't want to leave because he doesn't want to have to get a normal job with normal pay. He goes back and forth everyday with the I can't stay theme, to I can't go theme. His father has called him a few times, usually from rehab and sounds like a zombie. My son says he's depressed like his father. I think he's using this as an excuse to not have to grow and make decisions, but of course if I'm wrong and something happens to him, I don't know what I would do. I am the only responsible parent ( & my husband) but I'm so tired of dealing with this. I don't even want to be around him. We recently told him we would pay for him to go back home( where he grew up) and help him get settled, and at first he said yes & seemed thrilled, but now again today the crying, whinning started again and he doesn't know what to do. Please give me advice- I can't take this anymore- it's causing me to be physically ill. I feel like the worst mother in the world, but I don't want to deal with this any longer- I don't know if I don't believe there is anything wrong with becuase I'm in denial or becuase I think he is playing us so he doesn't have to grow up. The 'girl' refuses to go back east with him, which we are glad for, but it seems it causing him great pain. Is this normal 20 year old stuff or does anyone else have a similiar situation? Is it normal for a 20 year to mope around all day? he says he sleeps all the time too. Help

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I need help with a Bipolar Teen

Help - I am having difficulty disciplining my bipolar teen. She is 14 years old and currently in a mixed...

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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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Lamictal and Antidepressant

I was just curious if anyone else's child needs to be on both lamictal and antidepressant for a mood...

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

I'm new to this, and not sure why I haven't started sooner. My 9yr old son was diagnosed at age 3 with...

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3 Replies | Reply | Watch This Discussion Report This | Share this:needing support..9yr old son, bipolar/adhd on so many meds I'm new to this, and not sure why I haven't started sooner. My 9yr old son was diagnosed at age 3 with...

10-year old police issues

My son is ten has recently been getting into trouble at school (but I have an IEP place). He got in...

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Stressed Mom

My almost 7 year old son has been diagnosed with Bipolar, Intermiitent Explosive Disorder, ODD, he also...

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Bipolar 12 YO Deteriorating rapidly

My son has recently (finally) been given the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and he is deteriorating rapidly. He...

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

Hi, I have a 12 year old daughter who is being treated with inattentive add/depression, but I think she...

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Child depressed

hi, My 8 your child recently was diganoused withe depression and is currently taking prozac to help. i have...

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

My 5 year old was diagnosed with Bi Polar and PTSD today. Hard pill to swallow I have been trying...

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Not knowing what to do, whats next??

Hi I am new to this site. I dont normally do this but dont know what else to do. My dauhter who is now 9 has...

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7 Year Old Son Started Abilify

My son is 7 and started Abilify last Wednesday, he was on Risperidal and Strattera which the Risperidal worked...

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I blame myself for my child being bi polar

My child was recently diagnosed with bi polar. I blame my self I did not do a good job raising my child i...

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Bipolar symptoms vs medication

Help, I'm confused. We're still trying to get a diagnosis for my teen. I 'think' what the therapist is...

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Bipolar symptoms vs medication

Help, I'm confused. We're still trying to get a diagnosis for my teen. I 'think' what the therapist is...

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Bipolar symptoms vs medication

Help, I'm confused. We're still trying to get a diagnosis for my teen. I 'think' what the therapist is...

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12yo son now taking Abilify

My 12yo son was just diagnosed with moderate depression. I noticed something was changing with him but...

Posted by mama23boys

My 12yo son was just diagnosed with moderate depression. I noticed something was changing with him but thought maybe he was having issues with another student at school. His grades have dropped tremendously in the last 4 weeks. He stopped wanting to go to school (he used to lay out his clothes the night before and wake up on time every morning), stopped having the passion for sports (he has always had a love for athletics), stopped having a desire to be a part of any kind of social life. He also started acting out in anger and sometimes violence towards his little brother (never to his 2yo brother just his 9yo brother) and I noticed while these things were going on he was trying hard to hold back but it was like he just couldnt. He finally talked to me this morning and told he feels depressed and that every day is a struggle for him to be his normal self. That every morning he wakes up he can tell if its going to be a good day or a bad day. He explained that with all his stress and trying to keep his feelings secret he was been having a hard time in school since hes not sleeping well. He started sobbing and after our talk he looked relieved. I took him to his doctor today where he filled out a question sheet and was diagnosed with moderate depression. He has been on Vyvanse 20mg since 4th grade bc for the last little while we were under the impression he was ADHD. His doctor his keeping him on Vyvanse but has prescribed him 5mg of Abilify and Hydroxizine. The Hydroxizine is for anxiety and to help him sleep since the depression has been giving him insomnia from stressing out over it.

Does anyone have any experience with a child who has taken these meds? Just that he finally opened up and talked to me and his doctor seems to have lifted a huge weight off his shoulders and he cant wait to start his meds tonight. Im curious of other parents experiences with their children taking antidepressant medications.View Thread

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Bipolar Teen

I have a 17 yr old dtr who has been diagnosed with Bipolar andhas recently been released from a mental health...

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I have a 17 yr old dtr who has been diagnosed with Bipolar andhas recently been released from a mental health hospital as she ran away. The things i found on facebook and twitter was to say the least horrifying. I have been called the step mother..abusive and on and on. I thought she did well but now it is happening again. We have seen a psychiatrist and she states she is not going to take her meds and/or counseling. She posted on Facebook that she has been doing drugs alcohol and sex. I am the Music Minister at my church so you can just imagine how I feel. I have an older daughter who she hates. She rarely comes over because she thinks she is psycho. Anyone who disagrees with her is her enemy. SHe is nice to everyone but ME. She has scandalized my integrity and name to her friends and my friends. She turns 18 in 20 days and has been planning to move out. She is soooooooo naive and everyone is her "friend" I do not know what to do as the law states when they are 18..there is nothing I can do. I don't want her to leave..she is in her Junior yr and states that she will graduate in July of next year which i doubt very seriously.I hate to even think about that because like everything else..it will be my fault. She has not had a rough life at all and I have tried to give her all of the positive opportunities that I could. Most people say "Let her GO" but as her mom I know she is not ready. The dr put her on 1 mg of Reserdal and a baby version of Prozac..she will not take as she says it is addictive. I do not let her use the computer at home and I do not leave her alone because when I was at choir practice..she was having sex in MY HOUSE, yet she cannot understand why I will not leave her alone. I want her to have fun and friends but the right people. I have tried to find volunteer work for her to do with no luck but she actually had a job opportunity and turned it down I think because she thought it was not enough "status"..Well..thanks for listening!View Thread

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Mother of Teen w/mood swings

I am in need of help/advice. I have a daughter who is 13, she is going through the "changes" of life but also...

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i think im bipolor

im 17 years old an i have been very depressed lately an i just feel very emotional everything i do i just...

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Not longer a child

Our now 32 years old son has lived with us (this time) for the last 5 years.He was diagnosed with ADHD when he...

Posted by rgntngal

Our now 32 years old son has lived with us (this time) for the last 5 years.He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was almost 18 years old.He took medication for the first 3 or 4 months but the side effects drove him nuts.He would get angry and punch holes on the walls or doors, throw pictures around etc..As a child, he has always been very active sometimes a bit intense (like pretending to be flying, running around the house with his head down, hitting the wall, breaking the skin, and keep on running like nothing happened). His pediatrician did not think anything of it and believe me I asked many times why was my son so active all the time. I always got the "boys will be boys" answer.

We were not very knowledgeable about ADHD and we could not afford the visits ($120.0 for 15 min.) to the psychiatrist in order to get the meds. Nevertheless, we tried for few months and he was seen once a month for half an hour or the doctor would not renew the prescription. The day our son turned 18 years old he stopped taking the medication and going to the doctor, he has moved in and out of our house as he needed for the last fourteen years.Since he graduated from high school, he dug a deep hole for himself between using drugs, getting 3 DUIs and having two children with two different moms, not to mention he can't hold a job for too long, and the list can go on and on.This hole he dug up for himself is so deep that I fear he will not make it out of it.

Our first grandchild is now 9 years old and lives with his mom 8 hours away from us. She has come around and by her own choice reentered our lives and allowed us to be part of our grandson's who we adore. Our second grandson whom we also adore is 6 years old, lives with his mom and our son gets monitored visits with him. We get what ever we can get when he comes over. Both of these relationships had their ups and downs while they lasted, and they were both ended by our son, and both moms took him to court to fight for custody, both moms got their way, and we grandparents got the worse of it.

Now our son has become more and more angry and we feel that this will escalate to a point of no return. In the past few years, our son has become more negative about life in general. He does not seem to be in danger of hurting himself, but his actions have become more and more aggressive when things go wrong. Mostly he is rude and disrespectful towards both of us, he seats in his room for days sometimes, but as soon as some one comes over (like a neighbor), he becomes Mr. social.He trashes his room as well as our home. Leaving dirty dishes, rotten food in the fridge and his room, cigarette's butts in our front porch and garage, filthy bathroom. Furthermore, when he borrows my husband's tools bikes etc., he does not ask permission to do so and if anything brakes or he loses something, he refuses to repair or replace it. My husband and I want him to move out but can't even talk to him. When we do address the subject he walks away and shuts the door on our faces.
When our grandchild comes over he lets the child ignore us when we try to say hello.He is his own worse enemy, as the monitor, I am sure takes notes of all behaviors involving the visit.

We know that a lot of his frustration is with the legal system, the mother of his child and what she has accomplished by having a lawyer.We know that he got the short end of the stick with it but there is nothing we can do. He does not have a lawyer or money for it, meanwhile she has her grandparents with plenty of money and can afford a lawyer for her.He needs to make an effort to fight and he has not shown that.I tried to help him with the first trial and we did alright, but once I stopped doing all the research and paperwork everything came to a stop.

We thought he would make an effort to make things better for himself. Not so.We may have to call the police to get him out and we hate doing so but again we might not have a choice.

Thoughts anyone?

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please help

I have a 24 year old daughter that has severe bipolar with some personality disorder. She has a 3 yr old...

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help me get my grandaughter

my grandaughter is being put up for adoption. They won't give her to me because of lack of income and a...

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