Depression in Children Support Group

what kind of mood disorder? my son is diagnosed with Bipolar NOS (early onset), as well as OCD, GAD and ADHD. He's on Depakote, a small dosage, to help level out his moods and stabilize him. He also takes Adderall XR, again a small dosage, to help him with his ADHD at school. He's also been in therapy for two years now, which has helped tremendously.

depression,with mild ODD. she is on zoloft right now. has been since 2nd grade. we are going to the docter tomorrow and will be dicussing meds, she is in therapy.

If you really want to help, stop force feeding your daughter pills and psychotherapy. Children fester on the idea that "there is something wrong with me!" And ergo begin to believe that they are crazy.
Chances are, your daughter simply suffers from what all young adults undergo; Hormones. And unless your daughter has asked for help and requested medication, I would stop polluting her mind with such ideas as 'severe mood disorder'.
Also, every doctor that has 'dx'ed me, if you will, has been a fraud.
I was diagnosed with ADHD from one doctor and with OCD from another regardless to the fact that I am incredibly passive and far from compulsive in terms of the qualifications of OCD.

But, of course, if your daughter wants drugs and excessive attention from pricey old men, good on you.

Some kids really do have depression and other disorders however, and without ANY treatment this gets worse. We have thought for years that our daughter is simply "moody", it is just getting worse and while her grades are fabulous she has no friends.

In addition to those things, strenuous exercise, volunteering, spiritual life and socializing seem to help our son. Good luck!

My daughter is ADHD with OCD but I am starting to think there is something more. I have started journaling her behavior and sleeping to see if there is a pattern. I know there is some things that she eats that sends her over the edge and that certain situations causes problems so try to plan ahead to make her more comfortable.

We went the other day to eat at a new resturant which was extremely stressful on her and me. SHe wanted to sit in my lap but is way too big for that so she sat as close to me as possible. We walked to the bathroom and she hid under my shirt so no one could see her. It has been such a long time since this had happened that I forgot to even consider it and when the day was over then it dawned on me. She had Dr Pepper that sent her in a awful mood, very rude which I know better to let her have. It was supposed to be a treat but blew up in my face. She gets overwhelmed with new surrounding, smells, people ect.

The only other thing that I try to stress to my little one is no matter how rough of a day we have that I love her no matter what. I might get upset and we might fight but I will always love her. I think that helps. I also give her Omega Brite fish oil and it really seems to help.