Are you sure that he has bi polar? there has been alot of studies
that say you really can't diagnose it before they become teenagers
because of the change in their bodies and minds....I would get a
second opinioned just in case....i wouldn't want them to be put on
meds too early. sometimes they could be add or adhd. i would
double check the dr....they make mistakes too...also go to
www.nami.com and get info from there....i am not trying to deter
just want you to be cautious.....i am here to help if you need me
alicia

--- In succeeding_with_bi-polar@yahoogroups.com, "kathy k"
<kathy_k@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Sunshine,
> How old is the child that is bipolar? One thing that really helped
me to understand my illness was joining a group of bipolars. It
helped me see where I was different than normal people and how to
better handle it. Also the meds make a big difference. What is your
child taking?
> I was taking depakote that made me gain some weight so just added
to my issues. I now take Serenity and it has made a world of
difference. I lost the weight and now I am not tired all of the time
and I can think and function better...more normally than before on
the other meds.
> Good luck,
> Kathy K.
>