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Q: Recent Diagnosis, Bi-polar
asked by: stormbourne on February 15th, 2007
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My 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, after a second opinion. The first of course, was adhd. The psychiatrist prescribed depakote (125 mg) for him and gave me a paper for bloodwork. I am confused, and afraid. I want to know what alternatives there are, what is the best way to get counselling or perhaps I would be happier with a third opinion. Regardless, any insight you may have regarding bi-polar disorder would be lovely. Thanks
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anttm04
replied on February 15th, 2007
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Hi stormbourne..My name is tracy. I also have a child who is bipolar and has adhd..He is now 9..Was diagnosed at 5 or 6 with adhd and a mood disorder, which was only recently confirmed as bipolar...My son has never been on depakote, so I can't speak to that..What I have found, though, is that once we found the proper medications for him, life improved vastly both for him and for our family..I know there are a few others on here whose children have bipolar, as well...If you have any questions or just need someone to talk with, vent to, I am here often..Feel free to pm me or simply post a message..Bipolar is a very tough illness to cope with..The meds themselves can be very scary as well and I have found there is very little in the way of support out there in the world..Just know, you are not alone..
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