Posted by laurah952 on July 11, 2013, at 11:29:49
In reply to Re: 14yo daughter - bi-polar, not MDD - new info HELP » laurah952, posted by Dinah on July 9, 2013, at 8:13:15
> I've heard that depression in teens can take the form of mood swings. That depressed teens aren't necessarily depressed all the time. That they can feel ok, and then have bouts of feeling really depressed - sometimes for no reason at all. All within the same day.
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> Maybe it has something to do with hormonal instability of adolescence?
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> If the highs aren't really all that high, it might not actually mean bipolar. A good adolescent psychiatrist is probably the best person to keep an eye on it, and tell the difference. Especially if there's a strong family history.
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> My own memory of adolescent depression was one of constant misery. But it might just be that that's what I remember.Hi,
I've certainly considered that, and hope that it's the cause or part of the cause of her depression/mood swings. Her inability to stop cutting, and her all consuming thoughts and secret plans of fail proof suicide made me think otherwise, however, she is now much happier, outgoing, and hasn't cut in weeks. She has a new child pdoc, and I don't think I will add anymore meds to her zoloft (she'll be off seroquel soon) and we'll see how she does. If she holds steady with only minor mood swings (which could be normal adolescent moods) we may taper off zoloft slowly. I have 2 older girls who went through this (not to the same degree) at the same age, and they're fine now. (only 1 was medicated for a short time) I just have to wait and watch her closely.
Thanks - Laura
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