Bipolar - People Who Are Caregivers

mommyjenn

posted 12/30/2008, comments (7)

Risperdal seems to cause aggression

Has anyone else found Risperdal to cause aggressive behaviors in a child? My son is going to be 6 years old this month. He's bipolar with ADHD and has been mostly stable since we added lithium to his regimen of Seroquel, Risperdal and Vyvanse back in March. Our unsolved problem was his terrible aggression in the mornings and evenings when his... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/25/2008, comments (6)

marijuana and bipolar.

my wife has started smoking marijuana to help with the bipolar. we r both curious are there any side affects to it?in my opion, she seems happier after smoking but depressed after it wears off and the meds kick back in. any help on this one?

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posted 10/23/2008, comments (3)

caring for kids with bipolar disorder

I am afriad that my son may have been misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. He just seems depressed all the time and I think he may be on the wrong medication. how many doctors do most parents visit before accepting the diagnosis?

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20 yr. old son diagnosed at 16 yrs.; month ago Husband diagnosed

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posted 09/23/2008, comments (4)

My husband recently diagnosed....

My husband and I have separated after 21 years marrage the middle of July 2008. He now lives in his alcoholic father's dilapidated rental house that doesn't have running water, a kitchen sink, heat, shower/bath facilities, and another good rainstorm the living room ceiling is going to cave in from a hole in the roof. I do love my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2008, comments (6)

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I am a parent of a daughter that is 15 and has Bipolar Disorder Type 1. She is very violent and aggressive. All her hate is directed towards me which is painful. Recently she has become physically abusive, not hitting me but punching windows out and sitting outside my room with butcher knives. The door was locked of course. I am sad because... Read more Chevron

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