Bipolar help?

[Guest guest]

Hi all! Most of the old-timers know me--I've been around for 5 years

now! But, I mostly read now because my DD (13) is doing well with her

OCD.

I just got an e-mail from a dear dear friend that said that her son

was diagnosed with bipolar. He is 16. I know many of you have dual

diagnosis' for your children. What hope can I give her? I haven't

paid close enough attention to your bipolar concerns. Do children do

well with bipolar once they are medicated properly? Is it always a

med. battle? What advice can I give her? Any books/resources that

have been helpful?

Thanks for letting me go off topic. You can e-mail me privately so we

don't take time on the list. I appreciate your help!

Dina

[Guest guest]

Hi Dina,

As you know, I have two kids with OCD and Bipolar, ages 12 and 7.

The problem with the OCD and Bipolar diagnosis is the fact that the meds work

against each other, but if the child only has Bipolar, he has a much better

chance of getting stabilized. " The Bipolar Child " is a great book to start with.

She can feel free to e-mail me privately if she wishes(or you can)

Hugs

Judy

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Subject: Bipolar help?

Hi all! Most of the old-timers know me--I've been around for 5 years

now! But, I mostly read now because my DD (13) is doing well with her

OCD.

I just got an e-mail from a dear dear friend that said that her son

was diagnosed with bipolar. He is 16. I know many of you have dual

diagnosis' for your children. What hope can I give her? I haven't

paid close enough attention to your bipolar concerns. Do children do

well with bipolar once they are medicated properly? Is it always a

med. battle? What advice can I give her? Any books/resources that

have been helpful?

Thanks for letting me go off topic. You can e-mail me privately so we

don't take time on the list. I appreciate your help!

Dina