Posted by Linda on March 5, 2000, at 14:59:59
In reply to bipolar in children, posted by Cynthia on March 5, 2000, at 12:13:27
Cynthia, you sound like a very caring parent. My first question would be whether or not your son has been evaluated & diagnosed as having bipolar d/o by a professional who specializes in childhood mood disorders. It is a very difficult diagnosis to make in children. If not, that would be the first step. If he has, there are many treatment options available, including meds, that need to be discussed with his doc - it is important that you trust this person & feel free to ask questions. It is this person's responsibility to see that you understand why a certain therapy is being recommended & why it is believed to be helpful. Bipolar d/o appears to be familiar, suggesting a genetic component. Long-term, untreated mood disorders can cause an array of personality dysfunctions (poor coping skills, etc). So, which came first "the chicken or the egg?" We don't always know. I wish you & your son the best of luck.
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