Posted by JanetR on April 7, 2000, at 20:38:27
In reply to Bipolar Family, posted by Cynthia on April 1, 2000, at 10:41:51
> My eight year old was diagnosed on thursday. He is now on 250 Depakote 2x a day. He is having headaches. I am hoping they will go away. My 16 year old is going to be evaluated. He considers himself to be bipolar. He is also diabetic and has been diagnosed with depression and is on Paxil 20 mg a day. He says he is afraid of losing the mania ( and, thus, his creativity). My 3 1/2 year old , who is a fraternal twin, has been a concern also and I have no doubt he has bipolar. His pre-school teacher asked me yesterday if he had ADHD and I said that I thought it was bipolar and she said it would explain the wild mood swings she has seen with him extremely hyper on one end and then angry and withdrawn on the other end . How soon do they treat bipolar in children and with what means and in what way is it diagnosed? His behavior is parallel that of his other brothers that have been diagnosed with or show signs of bipolar. I also have bipolar I with rapid cyclying. I am on tegretol , topamax, serequel and klonopin ( prn) I have also been on remeron but am trying to get off of it . Is bipolar more common in boys? How do I effectively parent these children and not slight the other children I have ( 6 other). Thanks for your input.
I can't help much . I just want to express my admiration for your courage and unselfishness . Good Luck ! You are in my prayers . Jan
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