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| Mon, 07-02-2007 - 4:18pm |
It's been a while since I've posted here. I am BP2 and am wondering if any of you that have BP also have children that have been diagnosed. If so at what age, and what types of symptoms did they show?
My 3 year old son is causing me concern. While we haven't had him tested for anything yet, I have brought him to the ped. who suggested "waiting it out" to see if he grows out of it. Let me just say that I have another older child who has already been through his 2's and 3's and this is COMPLETELY different. I even have other parents ask me what's wrong with him, and why does he act the way he does. While I realize some of the behavior he exhibits is typical here are some of the things that cause me concern: He has terrible mood swings, outbursts of extreme anger/violence, Sleep walking/night terrors, and is very sensitive to touch. If he has a hair on him or something sticky for example, he goes into freak out mode.
While I realize he is young and I am not about putting him on medication, I am just looking for some coping strategies to get through this, and hopefully make life better for everyone in the family.
My 3 year old son is causing me concern. While we haven't had him tested for anything yet, I have brought him to the ped. who suggested "waiting it out" to see if he grows out of it. Let me just say that I have another older child who has already been through his 2's and 3's and this is COMPLETELY different. I even have other parents ask me what's wrong with him, and why does he act the way he does. While I realize some of the behavior he exhibits is typical here are some of the things that cause me concern: He has terrible mood swings, outbursts of extreme anger/violence, Sleep walking/night terrors, and is very sensitive to touch. If he has a hair on him or something sticky for example, he goes into freak out mode.
While I realize he is young and I am not about putting him on medication, I am just looking for some coping strategies to get through this, and hopefully make life better for everyone in the family.

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Being BP myself it doesn't help the situation, that at times my temper and emotional state is disrupted and triggered by his actions. IT's a tough situation for everyone, including my husband and oldest son.
I am unable ot give legal or medical advice. My opinions are based on my experiences and my personal research.
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