Comments on: My Bipolar Child: a whole new world http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world An Adoption Network Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:44:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Grown In My Heart » Blog Archive » The Genetics of Adoption http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-17914 Grown In My Heart » Blog Archive » The Genetics of Adoption Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:15:02 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-17914 [...] still just doesn’t cut it for me. I want to know more. Was AJ’s birth mother bi-polar like him or did it skip a generation? Or, did it come from his birth father? Does Gus have poor [...] [...] still just doesn’t cut it for me. I want to know more. Was AJ’s birth mother bi-polar like him or did it skip a generation? Or, did it come from his birth father? Does Gus have poor [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-5671 Lisa Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:41:47 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-5671 Thanks for the comment! It is really difficult :( My son has early onset bipolar and ADHD. We're not seeing much of the sleeping changes this time around, his psychiatrist recommended Melatonin and it's working AWESOME. has been a huge help in the sleep dept. But he's exhibiting more and more manic behavior....get to go to the psych again to see about an adjustment to the meds to help. And fight with the school. *sigh* I hate the schools. Thanks for the comment! It is really difficult :( My son has early onset bipolar and ADHD. We’re not seeing much of the sleeping changes this time around, his psychiatrist recommended Melatonin and it’s working AWESOME. has been a huge help in the sleep dept. But he’s exhibiting more and more manic behavior….get to go to the psych again to see about an adjustment to the meds to help.

And fight with the school. *sigh* I hate the schools.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-5657 Lisa Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:20:10 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-5657 My oldest son (7 now) is early onset mood disorders (bipolar) as well as ADHD. The bipolar meds have made a huge difference (he's on Abilify) and once we had the mood swings more under control we were able to work on the ADHD and used Daytrona to help control the hyperactiveness and inability to focus. We STILL have issues (hence the reason for my last post) but things are better than they were before. If you ever want to talk or ask questions about the processes, feel free to email me. My oldest son (7 now) is early onset mood disorders (bipolar) as well as ADHD. The bipolar meds have made a huge difference (he’s on Abilify) and once we had the mood swings more under control we were able to work on the ADHD and used Daytrona to help control the hyperactiveness and inability to focus. We STILL have issues (hence the reason for my last post) but things are better than they were before.

If you ever want to talk or ask questions about the processes, feel free to email me.

]]> By: Voni http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-5375 Voni Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:51:34 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-5375 Marcie - It's a tough road to walk...finding a diagnosis. I hope that docs will not only see your side, but be able to work with AJ. Sometimes they decline to dx bi-polar so young and yet he could benefit so much from early intervention...behavior modification and medication. He can be ok...I live with bi-polar and have survived - heck, flourished! Share away... Voni Marcie –
It’s a tough road to walk…finding a diagnosis. I hope that docs will not only see your side, but be able to work with AJ. Sometimes they decline to dx bi-polar so young and yet he could benefit so much from early intervention…behavior modification and medication. He can be ok…I live with bi-polar and have survived – heck, flourished! Share away…
Voni

]]> By: Gina Fagan http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-4620 Gina Fagan Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:58:38 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-4620 Marcie, I'm across the street unemployed and willing to help if you need a break. AJ needs you yes but take care of Marcie first. I remember someone once told me it is like being on an aircraft and taking the oxygen first then assisting your child if you don't noone wil survive. Breathe and Hope. Gina Marcie, I’m across the street unemployed and willing to help if you need a break. AJ needs you yes but take care of Marcie first. I remember someone once told me it is like being on an aircraft and taking the oxygen first then assisting your child if you don’t noone wil survive. Breathe and Hope. Gina

]]> By: Michelle http://www.growninmyheart.com/my-bipolar-child-a-whole-new-world#comment-4616 Michelle Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:03:26 +0000 http://www.growninmyheart.com/?p=4724#comment-4616 Oh Marcie...I don't know what to say. The only light, I think, is that if this is truly the diagnosis, *maybe* parts of the puzzle will fall into place? My thoughts are with you.... Oh Marcie…I don’t know what to say. The only light, I think, is that if this is truly the diagnosis, *maybe* parts of the puzzle will fall into place? My thoughts are with you….

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