Bi-Polar & Oppositional Defiance Disorder in children (BPD & ODD) Any suggestions?
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i have bi-polar and had odd. i am only 20 years old and completely in control. The best thing to do is to start medication even if it is for just a short time to help her get in control to where she can help herself. The medicine doctor will also suggest counsiling and since you daughter is under age you will be in the room with them and you can talk about things together.
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adhd \nattention defisite hyporactive dissorder is a common thing people and most children have... if you visit your family doctor...hospital or walk in clinic or even just a drug store pharmasist...they can help you with that!     RIDDLIN can work wonders THO
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It's great that you acknowledge your problem and want to resolve it. First you must reprogram yourself (so to speak). You have to learn how to control how you react to people. I think you may just need to feel like you are being listened to, and if you don't that could cause frustrations to mount and fuses to become short. Try to address something before it becomes a big problem. Change your approach. If you're losing your cool with kids, try getting on their level and look them eye to eye and sincerely talk to them and tell them why certain things are important and that you don't want to get upset or yell at them but if they don't respect your wishes it could cause you to get upset and that they can help prevent that by showing that they are listening and respecting you. Just remember you can't control other ppl but you can control how you react to them.
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My son has it.  Talk to a psychologist (a doctor, who can prescribe medication).  Be sure to get it officially diagnosed and treated.  It may always be an issue for you but it can be positively treated.
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Remember that ALL bi-polars are different.  My step-dad and ex-gf are both type one, and they are completely different.  Most bi-polars don't really understand each other, because anyone with a mental disorder has enough problems dealing with themselves.\n\nI would suggest a peer mediation type of program to give each person a partner to call, if they are having a rough time.  Also, start doing lessons on journaling.  That is the best way for loved ones, as well as doctors, to track how bi-polars feel at certain times.
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Since you didn't realize I was being sincere with my answer on David Duke, I want to let you know that I don't joke when it comes to children...so the below is sincere.\n\nEcholalia presents in many types of patients, and for a number of reasons.  However, echolalia in very young children is a natural means of learning speech.  In older children it sometimes presents along with a diagnosis of autism.  Echolalia is at times present with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.\n\nDoes the child simply repeat words or phrases that are spoken to him/her?\n\nDoes he/she present with symptoms of echophraxia? This is imitation of characteristics/movement of another person.  My 4-year-old daughter presents with echophraxia/echolalia, yet as she gets older this is disappearing.  She appears to be a normal child.\n\nI have often thought of autism as being a disorder than can be paliated by therapeutic approaches, however, it appears that in this approach, one treats behaviors as well.  There are several approaches to treating echolalia.  Apparently, therapists believe that echolalia is somehow intrinsically rewarding to the autistic child and don't attempt to mitigate.  However, research has come up with some approaches to treat echolalia.  I provide a link below that looks very interesting.\n\nPallalia is normally a symptom of Parkinson's Disease (PD).  Is there an elderly person staying with you? If so, I'm really sorry.  It can be very hard on your nerves when this symptom is pronounced.  I suppose stutternig could also be part of an autistic's symptoms, but I'm afraid that I can't help with that.  Best Regards.
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You need to talk to your mom and tell her that the problems are back and you want some real help. I know it's tough, but you won't get medical treatment at your age without parental consent. Tell her and get yourself some good help. Yes, it does sound like Bipolar disorder but you should be checked for Aspergers Syndrome as well. Good luck to you.
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Interactive play and comforting behaviors help enormously to bring this type of child out.\n\nThe use of ASL is a great idea, but should be kept as informal as possible in order to avoid pushing the child to oppositional behaviors (since he's already defiant of society in his refusal to communicate orally).\n\nDoes the child have cognitive differences? Does the child allow other methods of communication? Does the child show an interest in any social activity?\n\nIt has been my experience that most children exhibiting some form of anti-social behavior are in fact in need of 'empathetic parenting'.\n\nA teacher can do this and maintain her professional stance by shoulder touches, meaningful smiles and by creating a more natural learning environment which gives room for alternative behaviors and encourages basic curiosity and fairness.\n\nGood luck. I hope you are able to reach him.
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Some of the responses on here are nothing but a blatant display of ignorance.\n\nI am dealing with an 11 year old with similar issues and we are having a VERY hard time. It's been this way since he was very small. Early intervention is a good thing.\n\nOne thing I found very helpful when my son was about 8 was the book 1-2-3 Magic. It's a deceptively simple discipline plan and it really worked for a while for us. Not so much these days though. It's definitely worth checking out of the library. I did that and then went and bought myself a copy.
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That's gotta suck for you - and for him, too, probably.\n\nMedication compliance is not an uncommon problem for bipolars.  You've probably already heard lurid tales of what happens when bipolars go "off the meds."\n\nMy first question back to you is, does your son understand the diagnosis, or does he believe it's all a bunch of mind-control hokum, designed to get him Under the Thumb?  (Paranoia is not an uncommon aspect to just about any mental health issue.)\n\nIf he does understand the diagnosis, you might consider a family contract (see link below to an example.)  The only problem I have with the example contract is the first line, assuming that a bipolar person in the midst of an episode could even begin to "stay calm."  That's just unrealistic.\n\nThe benefit of the contract, though, is that if he agrees to it during a lucid moment, where he sees that his disorder really can threaten his own life and the lives of those he loves, it empowers you - completely - to do what you have to do to protect yourself in the event he's not stable (i.e., not taking his meds or they're not working anymore.)\n\nThere are tons of example contracts out there on the web.\n\nAlso, have you tried family counseling?  As a family, it's critical to determine what your coping mechanisms are/will be for instances of instability or dangerous behavior.\n\nGood luck to you, and to him.\n\nOh and before I forget, there's a great book he might want to read, it's called "An Unquiet Mind" by Kay Jamison - it's a memoir of a woman with bipolar disorder, only she's a psychiatrist so she has a special perspective.  Very well-written.  If you kid likes books at all he might dig this one.  Or not.  Hard to tell.\n\n****************\n\nWell, darn it, I thought about this as I was taking my own meds last night and I wonder if maybe the Klonopin makes him feel kind of dumbed-out.  If he likes his sharp manic side (and you said he was pretty smart, or at least got good grades,) feeling dull and doped out might be causing some of his noncompliance issues.  There are lots of meds out there that can be used for bipolar disorder.
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Were you aware of her diagnosis before marrying her and were you educated? I work with chronic mentally ill people and believe you me I know what you are talking about. It takes a very strong person to deal with BPD.  I have never seen anyone with BPD get better with age. They just learn bigger and better ways of getting attention. Very hard to deal with especially when they are in the world of "ME" that is how I describe them. They are worse than any 12 year old.  I think it depends on how much you are willing to put into this marriage and if you have the strength. I have a friend who stayed in his marriage for 16 years (has 11 yr old daughter he has custody of now) and I watched him suffer dealing with her being hospitalized and she was really abusive. He thought he was obligated to take care of her, therefore, neglecting himself. He is now divorced from her and still at times keeps in touch just to be sure she is safe. She is doing fine. They know how to get their way. Anyway, it just depends on you and how strong you are. Are you willing to live this way the rest of your life? Good Luck to you and God Bless!!!
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You might want to check on a film called "Girl Interrupted", which deals with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Check here for review:\nhttp://www.soulselfhelp.on.ca/ginterrupt.html
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I have the same problems as a female I can tell you that she has emotional disturbances she has borderline personality disorder.and bipolor disorder to better understand the two you will need to do some research on them my husband has and our relationship and mine with his family is 100% better.
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if no one else answers your question, i'd reccomend typing childhood disintegrative disorder into google.  you will find medical sites and even forums for people who live with this condition.
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Borderline Personality Disorder - best course of treatment - well, 2 things I recommend\n1. Individual counseling with a counsleor who is an LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT (these are license initials after their name) - they don't prescribe drugs - they offer real world solutions - ask them if they have experience with BPD. \n2. Group work with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - best program currently existing for BPD. \nBPD involves long term treatment in most cases - be patient, even though it's not likely an attribute of yours. \nPeople who live with BPD generally have survived abusive experiences - get help for your underlying needs too!\nGood luck!
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Smile! right now... and then, sweep away the negative feelings... it will trap you in a vicious spiral. then we can talk of improvement. but first your attitude has to change. \nmy suggestions: talk to a good friend or a counsellor. next, start exercising. and that does NOT mean going to the gym! you can exercise at home, simply going up and down the stairs multiple times, or putting on some music that you really like, that sets your feet dancing, and dance away even while going from one room to the next! dance with your child! whatever be the age, toddler or older. that will make your child laugh and will whisk away any whiff of depression. play with your child in the park! (weather permitting of course!) you won't need a babysitter, or a gym, and both your body and mind will feel relaxed and exercised at the same time.
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My son has Aspbergers Syndrome which is very similar to high-functioning autism. I get so frustrated with his lack of communication. If things aren't going his way he stops talking and just grunts or yells. If I try to guide him somewhere and he doesn't want to go, he'll collapse to the floor. He's 5 years old and isn't potty-trained either. We jsut had him going to the bathroom at the beginning of the summer and it lasted for 2 months, but he's relapsed. I keep trying to explain to him that he needs to have this under control by the time kindergarten starts, but I never know what he understands since his lack of communicative social skills leave me guessing and confused. Anyone else in this same boat?\n\nLack of verbal communication, unless in babies;\n\nAsperger Syndrome (AS) or disorder is a neurological disorder characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech and mannerisms. The syndrome is considered part of the spectrum of pervasive developmental delay and is sometimes referred to as "high-functioning autism."