Children?

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Registered: 04-01-2007
Children?
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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.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2007
In reply to: lost_at_c
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 6:13pm
thank you all for the kind and reassuring words and ideas and links. It really helps to know you're not alone especially when it comes to your child's behavior. It's really hard not to blame yourself as a parent. I'm learing that Cameron needs a lot of attention and although we have a routine and he knows what's coming next he still fights some of it (bedtime). Most of this is normal I suppose. I think I will wait it out and see if things improve with his age. Some days though I Feel like I"m on the verge of a nervous breakdown and need to run into the sunset screaming.
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.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2007
In reply to: lost_at_c
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 6:20pm
LOL thanks, that was also my post. Good looking out though :)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: lost_at_c
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 7:59pm
Actually, it's both, medically speaking. Asperger's is a form of Autism. Autism is a form of mental illness. It's very confusing, I know. ADHD is also a form of mental illness which really throws some people. :)

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