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My nine year old, Ami, has been diagnosed with depression with psychotic features. On Wednesday I received a call from her school principal stating that he needed me to come to the school to speak with him, the guidance counselor, and my daughter. He assured me that Ami was ok and they just needed to speak to me. So, I left work early and went to the school. Turns out one Ami's classmates had seen her cutting herself with a scissors. We talked for a while about it. Ami saying the reason she did it was because she hates herself. Not much came out of the meeting. We left the school and went to my work. While we were there Ami's therapist called my cell phone. She wanted to talk to Ami but Ami wouldn't talk to her. So, I played the go between. I had to ask Ami if she still felt like hurting herself. Ami said "yes" I asked how she would hurt herself and she held up a pop top saying she would use that. So the therapist and I decided it would probably be best to bring her to the hospital and have them admit her to the pediatric psychiatric ward. So, she was admitted on Wednesday evening. Thursday she called me a couple of times just to chat. Then that evening I went to visit her and there were new marks on her arm. I asked her what happened and she said that she used a comb to make the scratches. So I pointed them out to the nurse who made Ami contract for safety and promise to tell the nurses before she hurts herself again. Then Ami told me that she was seeing things again, butterflies and ants and aliens. So, I also told the nurse that. Ami said to me that she is going to be in the hospital for a while this time because she still feels like hurting herself.
I am a cutter myself, have been since jr high. I know that the way my parents handled it when they found out was not appropriate, so I have examples of what NOT to do and say.
I'm looking for some advice on how to deal with it.....What am I suppose to do and say? Anything would be of great help.View Thread
If you have a child that is dealing with a bipolar illness (whether you have an official diagnosis or not yet) the following article may be helpful to you:
Many Bipolar Patients Face Other Conditions, Too
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/news/20100526/many-bipolar-patients-face-other-conditions-too
If your child is taking medication please click on the Find a Drug link to look at the possible drug side effects to see if it may apply to your child. We do have some other communities that may be helpful to you too so please click on the WebMD main Community page to find the rest of the boards.
Take care!
- Annie
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If you or a loved one has a bipolar disorder condition then you may also have some other health issues to be aware of. This article may be helpful to you to help manage your health:
Many Bipolar Patients Face Other Conditions, Too
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/news/20100526/many-bipolar-patients-face-other-conditions-too
For more articles like this please visit the Bipolar Disorder Health Center .
Take care!
- AnnieView Thread
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-diet-foods-to-avoid
Food and diet play an important role in keeping yourself healthy and that's also true if you have a bipolar disorder. Check out this WebMD article for information to keep your health on track!
- Annie
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If you have a teenager that is struggling with mental illness including depression and/or bipolar disorder, when did you realize that your teenager needed help?
Do you struggle to get health care for your child?
This article -- Teens and Bipolar Disorder -- may be helpful to you in looking for help. I'd also like to suggest that you take a look at our Crisis Assistance link which you will find in the left hand side navigation bar of every WebMD Community web page.
Take care everyone!
- AnnieView Thread
Have you checked out our Bipolar Disorder Health Center ? It's a fabulous resource for you and the link at the top of this board in the announcement area.
Here is a recent article from there that you may find helpful as a primer if you are new to this board:
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Topic Overview
Take care everyone!
- AnnieView Thread
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Topic Overview .
Be sure and explore WebMD using the WebMD search engine too. For more helpful resources please look at all of the links in this board's announcement area!
- AnnieView Thread
If you or a loved one has a family history of mental illness, you may find this WebMD article helpful:
Genetic Pattern for Schizophrenia Found -- Studies Show Genetic Combinations May Increase Risk of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder .
It's not easy to see family members struggle with mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder, so I hope that you will find this community helpful as you search for help for your loved ones!
Are holidays harder for you when your children or loved ones have a disruption in their regular routine?
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Did you know that pets are good therapy?
Read more about it and watch this video from WebMD:
Pets Can Have Positive Effects For Bipolar
Do you have a pet or are you considering getting one? How does your child do around pets? Visit our Pet Health Community and the Pet Health Center if you are considering adding a pet to your household.
- AnnieView Thread
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If you have a child with special needs such as a child with a mood disorder you likely see various health professionals as part of seeking help for your child.
So what if your child is afraid of doctors? Read the above WebMD article to help you and your child overcome this.
What tips do you have to make a doctor's visit easier for your child? How do you make a visit "fun"?
- AnnieView Thread
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Have fun and good luck!
- AnnieView Thread
How does ADD or ADHD affect your family?
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Fisher-Price is recalling 11 million toys including tricycles and toys that pose a choking hazard.
Please read the WebMD article linked above and also visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website http://www.cpsc.gov/ for more information and photos of the recalled items.
How does this recall affect you?
- AnnieView Thread
I am a mother of three. My oldest is starting to concern me. She hasn't had any official diagnosis yet, but an IEP is in place for reading and math. they are noticing she is very immature for her age. She also seems very depressed at home, crying at any little thing. No real anger issues, but saying terrible things to her 3 year old sister when no one is around...things like that. Clinical depression runs on my side of the family, and her father had speech delays and learning disabilities. The school psycologist is being brought in next month. But I'd like to have an idea of what is in store for me, and how I can benefit her the most. TIA!View Thread
Is your teen addicted to the internet? Do they spend all their free time surfing the net whether they use a computer or a smart phone or other smart gadgets? Does your teen spend all their time on social media websites?
Then you may want to read this recent WebMD article linked above.
Do you (the parent) control how much time your kids spend online?
- AnnieView Thread
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