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Written by Chrissybell1
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10 August 2012
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My son was diagnosed with Bipolar illness at the age of 20 even though his father and I believe that his illness started around the age of 16. He has had at least one episode of mania but we are sure that he has had more and he also has displayed episodes of extreme despair. From what we have learned since his diagnosis and treatment since January of this year we are wondering, "Could he possibly outgrow this disease?"
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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06 September 2009
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Disciplining children with bipolar disorder can be a challenge. I located this information at www.patientcenters.com and hope you all find it useful.
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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07 June 2009
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Teens' perspectives on why they behave in these erratic ways:
"I'm fine; everyone else is crazy."
"If I'm crazy, so are my friends."
"I'm so screwed up, life is hopeless."
Parents' perspectives:
"It's the kid's fault-he's a bad kid; he's lazy."
"It's all my fault; I'm a bad parent."
"It's the environment-the teachers are too hard on her."
"His friends are bad for him."
"There's something wrong with her brain."
Siblings' perspectives:
"My brother is a jerk."
"She just does this stuff to get attention."
"All my parents care about is him and his bad behavior."
"I can't wait until I don't have to deal with her anymore."
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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06 May 2009
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Many teens with bipolar disorder have been described by their parents as having been the best and brightest-precocious and smart as children, meeting their developmental milestones earlier than others, more creative than their peers.
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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06 May 2009
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Jokes abound about the challenges parents face when their kids enter adolescence. Although there's growing evidence that this phase of development isn't as chaotic or troublesome as conventional wisdom says, there's no question that teens exhibit some new troublesome behaviors and attitudes as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. If your teen is diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a child, you may mistakenly view these new developments as bipolar symptoms. When bipolar symptoms and adolescence make an appearance at the same time, it can be even more difficult to distinguish the two. Teenaers typically start taking mor risks, get moody, get embroiled in family conflicts, become excitable, had bad days, and get expansive, impulsive, and unrealistic. We see the same kinds of things emerging-albeit in more dramatic form-when teens start to develop bipolar disorder.
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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01 May 2009
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Parents with a bipolar child have to give up on the idea of "typical" parenting skills. All the old bromides-consistency and authority, the parents must be in control so the child feels safe, and so on-don't carry the day inside this family (or at least they don't until the child is stabilized).
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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01 May 2009
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Our study of 120 children with early-onset bipolar disorder revealed that over 60 percent has some pronounced degree of separation distress, often preceding any other diagnosable psychiatric symptoms. These children expressed great fearfulness and anxiety about the loss of their parents, exaggerated worries about harm befalling their parents, and excessive anxiety when separated from family members.
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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28 April 2009
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First Step: Accepting that you must take your medication even if you don not want to.
Affirmation: "Even though I do not understand it now, this is something I must do."
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Written by lotsoflittleones
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28 April 2009
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"Your family dynamic determines how your marriage will fare as you comprehend the impact your child's mental health has for you and your spouse. Beyond that, your family makeup will also determine how your child's brothers and sisters process the same information. In other words, your children will take their cues about accepting their bipolar sibling from you and your spouse. Be mindful that your other children are likely to reflect the attitudes and actions you model."
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