Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 amy, A friend of mine suffered bipolar 5 years ago while living in Maryland and was taking medication. He returned to Sta Cruz, Ca. 3 years ago. He studied swimming and started running on the hills, mountain biking, yoga class. He is is calm and centered the few times I visited him. I am surprise on how much changes he has been for the last two years. Once when he was in Maryland I called Maryland hospital from San Francisco looking for pschiatrist/help center because he was on his weakest moment of his life (suicidal ideation). He checked himself to hosptial and seen a psychiatrist for months. He is quite different now. I am impresssed how calm, grounded he is now. I do love him for what he did in his life. He is competing in community events like swiming and running. I will not be suprise if he join iron man. Good luck arnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Hello all: Maybe someone can help us. A very close friend of mine has a teen (female/12 yrs) who is experiencing the following sypmptoms: *hyper behavior *very physical (both violent and non) *manic laughter *verbal statements that are specifically targeted to get your attention (sometimes gross or abusive) *inability or fear of going to sleep *thoughts of " killing the whole family " *pronounced oppositional behavior My friend has been to the pediatrician many times and their answer was to prescribe Ritalin. The Ritalin is not helping and neither is the pediatrician. Can anyone give some suggestions or resources? Also, there is a serious history of bipolar and addiction in the mother's family. Blessings and Thanks, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2002 Report Share Posted March 16, 2002 Amy wrote: <<My friend has been to the pediatrician many times and their answer was to prescribe Ritalin. The Ritalin is not helping and neither is the pediatrician. Can anyone give some suggestions or resources? Also, there is a serious history of bipolar and addiction in the mother's family.>> I am amazed that this girl hasn't been referred to a psychiatrist for a full workup. And referral for individual therapy and family therapy. IMO, that is negligence on the part of the pediatrician. If proper diagnosis isn't made, any prescription could trigger worse problems. In addition, I highly recommend the book (don't be frightened off by the title; the book deals with a multitude of mental issues): " Natural Healing for Schizophrenia & Other Common Mental Disorders " - by Eva Edelman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0965097668/qid=928447893/sr=1-1/002- 6044912-0232652 Which I didn't realize is out of print til I checked the page out - maybe someone in your local area has a copy you could borrow or can find it used at www.half.com. And Flower Remedies in the meantime: http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bach.html http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bach2.html Bach Flower Essences & Children http://www.organix.net/organix/bachc.htm I also have a friend who has good results using pycnogenol (French maritime pinebark extract) with her " hyperactive " son. She gets it (called PremiumPlus) from www.Lonezone.com (a two-bottle package with enough pills to last 2 months for $34). She sent me these links with info: www.neonet.net/add/fm2.htm www.add-plus.com/cs2.html Many blessings, MichelleH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2002 Report Share Posted March 16, 2002 Amy My name is Kath and I am Bipolar. This child needs to see a psychiatrist and get a good therapist. I too feel that this is negligence on the part of the pediatrician. The child can soon begin with suicidal tendancies and self mutilation. A good mood stabilizer is needed and soon. I am no dr. but im a bipolar mom who has been there and done that. The best advice you can give your friend is to seek this type of help ASAP good luck Kath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2002 Report Share Posted March 16, 2002 Is she taking drugs? Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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