Posted by Bill L on February 21, 2002, at 9:47:40
In reply to children with big mood swings, posted by sue doe on February 21, 2002, at 9:11:13
Sue- Are your children depressed? I am not real familiar with manic depression. Are temper tantrums part of manic depression? How are their grades in school? Do they each have at least one friend? Do they usually seem to be happy?
I think it can be hard to tell if a kid is just working through normal chilhood stuff like temper tantrums, or if there really is a psychiatric problem needing treatment. I would first discuss the situation with their pediatrician to see what he or she thinks. Primary care doctors prescribe about 70% of drugs for depression.
> I am bi-polar and being treated. My children saw me in an extreme manic state when I was hospitalized. Now I am understanding their significant mood swings and HUGE temper tantrums. They don't want to be evaluated because they can't believe they could be "as crazy as Mom was." Does anyone have any ideas about getting them help, or possibly even home remedies or behavioral management solutions? Thanks for your help.
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