Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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I am having such a hard time since my 11 year old was diagnosed with bipolar. I am educating myself as much as I can to understand this so I can be there for my son and my family. His stepfather refuses to learn about it and just fights back with my son and says he just won't put up with him being mouthy or disrespectful. I have learned that is NOT the way to manage this. He is my baby and he will ALWAYS have my support. I feel like my family is falling apart and I don't know how to be the mediator with him and his stepfather. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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My son was dx with pediatric bipolar at the age of 7. It's a whole different illness symptom wise than with adults. Hopefully you've done some research on kids. The Bipolar Child by Demitri Popolus is excellent, as is www.bpkids.org and for speciial education help try www.wrightslaw.com I can't say enough about arming yourself with info on kids and their symptoms.
I used to be able to tell the difference with Josh between him yanking my chain and truly being out of control and psychotic by his face; his eyes would glaze over and his whole expression would be blank -- a true "nobody's home expression. Scary stuff, all you can do is maintain safety at that time.
If you want to message me, feel free. BTW, Josh is 20 now and doing great, starts his summer job tomorrow and just came home from a date. Life does get better. Love to you, Mary
PS -- Wish your hubby would just learn a little so he could understand how these kids tick. Perhaps the more you learn, you'll be able to slowly educate him too. Unfortunately, his approach will set your son off even more.