Bipolar Baby

Journey with the doctor

So I left off with finding the doctor and having to wait a few months to see her. This pediatric psychiatrist had come highly recommended so I felt comfortable going to her. It was pretty different when I met her in person. She was a hippie throwback from the 60's. I wasn't quite sure how to take her. I had had to fill out lots of paperwork and questionnaires to help determine what was going on with B. She was first thinking ADHD which bipolar is often mistaken for. We talked at length about using medication and getting parenting training. The idea of giving her medication when she was only 3 really disturbed me. It was controversial to say the least. I was desperately worried about possible side effects like stunted growth among other things. But home life had gotten worse than ever. So I relented and started her on a form of ritalin. It only served to make her angry and moody. I was very upset and opted to keep her off medication. Of course this meant continued tantrums and violent mood swings. The doctor didn't have much insight and basically wanted to try other drugs. But I wasn't willing to let her be a guinea pig.

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Submitted by Frazzled Mom on April 6, 2006 - 11:45am.

walking on eggshells

I'll pick up where I left off. LIfe with B. left us alll walking on eggshells. This caused constant stress and fights with my family. I was totally at a loss as to how to deal with her and her tantrums. I tried being very stern and consistent but it just didn't seem to work. As much as I hated it I did spank her occasionally. I know this is a hot button topic that really fires some people up. But I admit that out of sheer frustration and desperation I did spank her sometimes. Sadly enough just like the experts say it did no good. She'd just look me in the face and say " that didn't hurt". It left me at a loss. This child of mine was not at all afraid of me or the consequences of being punished. And don't get me wrong. I didn't want to have her afraid of me. Well, maybe a little healthy fear, just enough for her to know we meant business.

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Submitted by Frazzled Mom on April 5, 2006 - 7:33am.

where it all began

Bipolar Baby

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