Posted by Chris A. on March 11, 2000, at 19:37:40
In reply to bipolar in children, posted by Cynthia on March 5, 2000, at 12:13:27
>Is it a good idea to get him dependant on drugs this soon?
It seems like the more stable the mood, the better the overall psychosocial development and well being. Depression and mania rob, steal and destroy. Find the best child psychiatrist you can. Please don't think of treatment as being dependent on drugs. None of the mood stabilizing meds are habit forming, with the exception of possibly Klonopin. Looking back, I wish my own depression had been adequately treated when I was about twelve.
No two cases are alike, but in retrospect I am thankful we started treating my son's ADHD with ritalin when he was five. I think the outcome has been better.Best,
Chris A.
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