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Dear Joyce, I am writing you out of desperation for my daughter. She has
been hospitalized twice and has taken several different meds for ADHD and
bipolar. Her weight has gone from 72lbs. To 46lbs. To now a whopping
102lbs. in about a year and a half. She is now taking tegretol and tennex of
which neither is working. She stays in trouble at home and school. I am
scared for her. She is out of control. Please help.
Hi Molly:
First off, they need to treat just the bipolar disorder to start. Any medication for ADHD will make the bipolar symptoms worse. Talk with your daughter's doctor and ask about putting her on Lamictal--or a Lamictal/Seroquel combination.
This combination has been working wonders over the past couple of years for early onset bipolar disorder, as well as for those that other medications do not seem to help.
If she does not have an IEP a school, request one. Send a request, in writing, for an evaluation. She may need smaller classes set up for emotional support.
Lastly, ask the doctor about a parent support group. This is a difficult situation and it often helps to have the support of other parents who also are going through this same thing.
Joyce A. Anthony
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| Comment | Thank you. I will inquire about these other meds for her. Also she has developed thyroid problems I believe because if the meds. I am hoping when the doctor changes the meds the abnormal thyroid will be ok. | ||
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Joyce A. Anthony
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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.
Experience
I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.
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