Posted by laurah952 on June 27, 2013, at 18:25:38
In reply to Re: 14yo daughter - bi-polar, not MDD - new info HELP, posted by SLS on June 27, 2013, at 14:59:01
Like I said, it is possible that Taylor experiences a type of mixed state bipolar. It is important to note that mood disorders present differently in young people as compared to adults. One often sees a great deal more insomnia, irritability, agitation, and anxiety along with a hyperthymic state that can fluctuate rapidly and often over the course of a single day. Also, ADHD often occurs comorbidly with bipolar disorder. Each is sometimes mistaken for the other.
I have to agree here. I just heard very much the same info from my pdoc concerning bi-polar in adolescents today!
Taylor was diagnosed ADHD when she was 6-7. I didn't put her on meds as she was not severe, but that may have been the first sign that she was bi-polar.
She cycles all day long as well, has that irritability, loses interest, takes dangerous risks, looks happy, has insomnia, cuts herself, has suicidal ideation and I can't get help for her fast enough. (she claims that she has no anxiety, which I really have to wonder about considering my own severe panic disorder)
Thanks for that info - I will jump on over to the link right now.
- Laura
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