Newly Diagnosed
When your child is first diagnosed or you suspect a mood disorder, you may feel overwhelmed, alone and afraid. The Balanced Mind Foundation families understand, we've all been at that point and we're here to help. No question is trivial or naive, the most important thing you can do for yourself and your child is to learn so that you can be an informed advocate for your child.
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New and Overwhelmed - beware this is really long and it ends with me crying. | 2 | 1 year 6 weeks ago by Novemberly | 1 day 4 hours ago by naominjw |
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My 5yr old was diagnosed OCD, ODD, AND ADHD but recently suspecting a Mood Disorder..HELP | 2 | 2 days 15 hours ago by maryalexis925 | 2 days 2 hours ago by dad-wi |
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DR. SPECULATING BP DISORDER IN MY 15 YEAR OLD SON | 18 | 14 weeks 1 day ago by Sherie | 2 days 19 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Social Anxiety, depression and BP II diagnosis | 9 | 9 weeks 1 day ago by Paoladlm | 4 days 2 hours ago by naominjw |
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Possible Bipolar in Almost 4 Y/O? | 4 | 1 week 6 days ago by iAmDizzie | 1 week 5 days ago by Brenda H |
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New here, newly diagnosed and unmedicated | 14 | 6 weeks 1 day ago by Mashedbananas | 2 weeks 1 day ago by LMMom |
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6 yr. old autistic son recently diagnosed with BP-NOS | 4 | 17 weeks 2 days ago by autmom311 | 3 weeks 2 hours ago by naominjw |
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symptoms in 3-yo | 5 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by msonntag1028 | 3 weeks 1 day ago by tcali |
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Son arrested for destroying my car during a rage | 6 | 38 weeks 2 days ago by ecarla22 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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How did this happen? | 7 | 4 weeks 6 days ago by Jillh | 4 weeks 1 day ago by Brenda H |
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New Diagnosis | 2 | 8 weeks 5 days ago by jkitchens | 8 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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My almost 13 yo dd was recently diagnosed. | 5 | 9 weeks 3 days ago by brbmake | 8 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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Does anyone else have a teen that was recently diagnosed and lies continuously?? | 8 | 14 weeks 5 days ago by ademp79 | 9 weeks 4 days ago by Brenda H |
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My son does not exhibit symptoms at school, delaying diagnosis | 17 | 13 weeks 1 day ago by jwerner13 | 10 weeks 6 days ago by naominjw |
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6yr old possible BP...nightmares/terrors?? | 7 | 13 weeks 4 days ago by mom2abc | 12 weeks 3 days ago by mama's boy |
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New To Forum &year old With ADHD< BP | 3 | 13 weeks 10 hours ago by lizcarmenta | 12 weeks 5 days ago by lizcarmenta |
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midnight kitchen raids...how common is this really & why?? | 3 | 12 weeks 6 days ago by mom2abc | 12 weeks 5 days ago by Brenda H |
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My sister is extremely abusive. | 2 | 13 weeks 1 day ago by PleaseHelpUs | 13 weeks 5 hours ago by Brenda H |
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in the process of a possible BP diagnosis... help! | 1 | 13 weeks 4 days ago by katieb | 13 weeks 4 days ago by bdk |
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A question for a newly diagnosed 8 yr old | 5 | 14 weeks 20 hours ago by kabog71 | 14 weeks 16 hours ago by Betsy |
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help!!!! please? | 1 | 14 weeks 1 day ago by clarabotello | 14 weeks 1 day ago by naominjw |
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First Sign | 7 | 17 weeks 3 hours ago by Shandiann | 16 weeks 2 days ago by babs6832 |
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My 14 YR old is out of control | 4 | 17 weeks 23 hours ago by ChristineS | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Brenda H |
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What do you wish? | 12 | 22 weeks 2 days ago by heavensdaughter | 17 weeks 2 days ago by andignac |
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BP or does my 7yr old need more discipline? | 6 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by TonyaT11 | 17 weeks 3 days ago by bdk |
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Does this confirm the diagnosis? | 6 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by ellenk111 | 17 weeks 6 days ago by bdk |
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Need a good psychiatrist in Seattle | 1 | 18 weeks 22 hours ago by marie small | 18 weeks 17 hours ago by Brenda H |
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newly diagnosed and don't know what to do and in what order | 5 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by Known_as_mom | 18 weeks 23 hours ago by Known_as_mom |
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New to this forum - 16 yr old BP | 3 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by psgymmom | 18 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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Need top notch doctor in Chicago for my teenage son recently diagnosed. Any recommendations out there? | 1 | 18 weeks 4 days ago by Strong14 | 18 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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Still Learning | 3 | 19 weeks 22 hours ago by ANDbabygirl1901 | 19 weeks 1 hour ago by ANDbabygirl1901 |
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Whole New World.....sorta | 2 | 19 weeks 3 days ago by helenhoyt78 | 19 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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newly diagnosed, struggling to remain sane! | 2 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by ellenk111 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by Brenda H |
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IS MY 6 YEAR-OLD REALLY BIPOLAR??? | 9 | 34 weeks 3 days ago by MomofChris | 19 weeks 6 days ago by Owensmom |
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Bipolar Disorder or Severe Sensory Processing Disorder? | 3 | 21 weeks 16 hours ago by mamafu | 20 weeks 2 days ago by Giulia27 |
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Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually EXHAUSTED | 10 | 23 weeks 2 days ago by Arizonachic | 20 weeks 2 days ago by jenpraiseshim |
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First post | 11 | 21 weeks 2 days ago by jenlynn4673 | 20 weeks 6 days ago by naominjw |
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Severe Seperation Anxiety | 1 | 21 weeks 1 day ago by perryhouse6 | 21 weeks 2 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Bi-Polar with an Eating Disorder | 2 | 25 weeks 22 hours ago by edf100 | 21 weeks 3 days ago by cobbfmly |
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4 1/2 year old diagnosed yesterday with mood D/O NOS. | 3 | 21 weeks 6 days ago by lewiskristen17 | 21 weeks 5 days ago by lewiskristen17 |
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He is home | 2 | 23 weeks 6 hours ago by mgorgas | 22 weeks 3 days ago by mgorgas |
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Doctor won't do anything | 3 | 23 weeks 2 days ago by losing.it2011 | 22 weeks 5 days ago by losing.it2011 |
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10 yo daughter is in the hospital | 7 | 23 weeks 2 days ago by HayMolley | 23 weeks 1 day ago by naominjw |
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First post - newly diagnosed | 6 | 23 weeks 6 days ago by mgorgas | 23 weeks 2 days ago by shelleb |
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My 10 yo daughter diagnosed in March 2011 | 7 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by ANDbabygirl1901 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by ANDbabygirl1901 |
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Can BP be situational. Terror at home, but fairly finctional at school, etc. | 16 | 29 weeks 4 days ago by smith2261 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by tsgarnett |
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3 year old recently diagnosed and we are really at a loss on what to do...help... | 2 | 24 weeks 20 hours ago by jessica.rogers | 23 weeks 5 days ago by Brenda H |
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10 YO FABRICATING THE TRUTH | 3 | 29 weeks 4 days ago by fairy | 23 weeks 6 days ago by Tiredmike |
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My son was just diagnosed and we are scared for him. | 4 | 28 weeks 3 days ago by taylor5mom | 24 weeks 15 hours ago by jessica.rogers |
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Daughter recently diagnosed but on to many medications | 7 | 24 weeks 1 day ago by mcain | 24 weeks 16 hours ago by shelleb |