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kamkaz13
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 Posted - 12/29/2005 : 11:29:32
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I have two daughters, one age 16 and one age 13. Sixteen year old was dx with bp type II a year ago (with a dual diagnosis of ADHD). She is doing pretty well, is on Lamictal (150mg), Seroquel (75mg) and also takes Concerta (54mg) in morning for her ADHD.
So, my 13 year old recently (this past summer) went through puberty and I have noticed behavioral changes. I am somewhat convinced that in girls, the onset of bp can occur with puberty... That is when it all began with my older one, but she wasn't diagnosed until last year. The biggest behavior change I have noticed is that she has a lot of anger! I may say something benign and she explodes like a volcano. So, I am starting to think, okay is this the onset of bp, or just typical teenage stuff. She has complained about being sad also, but not every day... but now that holidays are here, she doesn't want to leave the house and do anything with the family. Also, in the past 6 mos., she has had great difficulty getting to sleep at night, and I have had her take Melatonin, which sometimes helps. My older daughter experienced insomnia for about a year before we noticed the dangerous behaviors (cutting, suicidal thinking, depression). I do monitor IM's and Internet activity for both kids and haven't seen anything dangerous (cutting, suicide, etc.) mentioned, which we did experience with my older daughter (*once I started monitoring her IM chats). Am I being paranoid and overly sensitive because of the existence of bp in our family? Am I too close to the situation? Should I wait it out? I don't want to put her on meds if it is something she will work through as she matures, but I am well aware of the importance of early diagnosis. We don't go back to my older daughter's pdoc until Feb. but she stills sees a therapist weekly. I have asked for his input, and at this point he just says to keep a close eye on her...
Sorry this is so long, but I am in a real quandry as to what to do... My gut motherly instinct says something isn't right, and I also had this instinct several years ago with my older daughter when she wasn't sleeping... (*was told at that time by her pediatrician that she should just take benedryl to help with sleep, but I didn't like that solution).... So what to do? Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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| smh7392
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Posted - 03/25/2009 : 12:25:40
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| You are not being overy worried. With a family history of mental illness, and explosive behavior, the earlier you have your daughter checked, the better. Either she is or she isn't and one trip to the psychiatrist could save you months or years of hell. I have learned through many hard years to trust that mom instinct. It is almost always right. If she isn't bp, what have you lost? If she is, she'll get treatment that much sooner and avoid those years of misery her sister, and my daughter, had to go through before being diagnosed. Hang in there and trust yourself. |
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| lynn2150
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Posted - 11/13/2009 : 13:18:28
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Is it just me, but advising Benadryl, seems wrong.
Friends of mine tried Melatonin, it didn't work.
I do remember drinking cough syrup to kill pain from and absessed tooth.
It worked, but, back then I was clean of any meds.
Note to self: ask God what His plans are, for me, for the day.
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