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I would urge you to check out your local NAMI for support groups. http://www.nami.org/
There is also online support groups at:
THE BALANCED MIND, http://www.thebalancedmind.org/
There are a lot of other families out there that are going through the same thing you are - just finding them can be tricky sometimes.
Write back anytime!
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

One medication may work wonders for one child, and be a disaster for the next.
My daughter was on Abilify for 2-months and it made her worse and worse as we titrated up her dose.
I urge your grandson's parents to take notes of the increased worse behavior, if it continues and life is really rocky, they need to contact the Psychiatrist ASAP.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

You need to do a lot of research and ask a thousand questions.
Here is a link to help find Dr.s in your area.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
My daughter was diagnosed at age 7 with "mood disorder", which is not an uncommon diagnosis for children who may eventually end up with full-blown bipolar. Often times children develop into other diagnosis as they age.
Proper treatment and medication is what is most important for a young child that is suffering.
Take care, and write back anytime!
-KathleenView Thread

Sorry for the delay......l have been super busy.
Here are some links for you to explore, that may provide some help for your family and daughter:
http://ok.gov/odmhsas/Mental_Health_/Children,_Youth,_and_Family_Services/index.html
http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices
Here is a link to find a Child Psychiatrist:
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
And this "general" link is specific to Oklahoma...you may need to call several places before finding a fit for your daughter.
http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ok.htm
Take care, and do write back anytime !!!
(((HUGS)))
-KathleenView Thread

I know how you feel and understand your pain and frustration!
((((((((((((((((((((((BIG HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))) !!!!!
I too have a 12-year old daughter with mood issues, who will have melt-downs and outbursts that rattle the walls and my nerves.
There is the medication piece, hormonal piece, environment piece and our sanity piece - which makes a very complex situation.
The very best advice I can give you right off the bat, is to find THE ABSOLUTE BEST Child Psychiatrist. One who only works with children and is smart, loving, kind and will listen to you and your daughter.
Next, you need to find yourself some support. There are local NAMI support groups http://www.nami.org/
and online support groups:
http://www.thebalancedmind.org/
I have belonged to The Balanced Mind for over 5-years, and have learned A TON of great information, found support and friendship like no where else.
Parenting a child with mood issues is very, very, very difficult and trying. You need help and support.
If you write back with your city / state of residence, I can try and find you some local resources.
Hang in there, I'm sure you are overwhelmed especially because you have an infant too!
Breathe, and take one day at a time........
Write back when you can, I'd love to help if possible.
-KathleenView Thread

From reading your post as an outsider, it is almost shocking to read your own words:
"I am always yelling at my partner to spend time with my daughter to show her that she is wanted but my partner insists that she hates kids and does not want to be bothered by my daughter. "
Does this sound like a happy, funloving environment for any child??
There are so many red flags here, I don't know where to begin, that is why I suggest you finding your own place where you can focus on just your daughter and not your love life.
And when your daughter says she wants to stay where she is, my guess is she says that because she wants you to be happy - - but sadly it sounds like you both are suffering.
Do both of yourselves a favor and move out today!!
Take care,
-Kathleen
"I am always yelling at my partner to spend time with my daughter to show her that she is wanted but my partner insists that she hates kids and does not want to be bothered by my daughter."View Thread

Have you checked in to some local support for yourself?
NAMI has a lot of chapters and they offer family support.
Here is the link to find one in your area:
http://nami.org/
There is also the online support from http://www.thebalancedmind.org/
I belong to both groups, and I have to say, they have kept my sanity ; )
This is not an easy journey, but I am glad you and your husband have stuck together, it makes it all a bit easier.....
(((Hugs)))
-KathleenView Thread

I hope your daughter has a really good, smart pdoc !! ??
Are you happy with her care so far?
When my daughter is unstable, we go see her pdoc weekly to try and figure out what to do next. It can be very tricky finding a med combo that works - it took us a couple years of trial and error.
Support is HUGE, I hope you have some good people who help out. I joined our local NAMI for in person support, and online I have belonged to http://www.thebalancedmind.org/ for over 5 years now.
Take care, and write back anytime !
((Hugs))
KathleenView Thread

I am wondering if your nephew's Dr. is a child psychiatrist?
I am also curious about his medication treatment. What was his first med? Did the violence ever sub-side??
If your nephew is still currently violent, and never really been "stable", then I would think his medications need a serious review. Often times medication can make a child worse, so he needs a REALLY good, smart, qualified Child Psychiatrist to help sort this tricky situation out.
(((Hugs)))
-KathleenView Thread

All the best to you!
-KathleenView Thread
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