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deleted_user 10/26/2007

Well, the day has arrived for me to take my son to the doctors. He is 9 and has ODD and possible ADHD or ADD. Over the last few weeks since our last visit with the doctor my son has shared some of his thoughts,ect with me and I am terrified that he is developing bipolar2 or depression from me. I am going to be honest with the doctor today and tell him our family history. I didnt disclose this to anyone over the years out of fear. I wanted to thank my friends who have supported me through this and to all those who responded to a thread I had started some time ago. THANK YOU TO ALL. You guys are special.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Good luck with the doctor. :)

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Good luck!! Let us know the outcome.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Thank you for all of the hugs and messages. You guys are all one of a kind. I am glad to have friends like all of you. I will keep you posted.

meandthebeast 10/26/2007

Good luck at the doctors. I hope your son will be ok. What a hard thing to have to go through. Have a peaceful weekend.. Y'Vonne

deleted_user 10/26/2007

sorry to here of your worries. just to let you know there is light at the end of the tunnel. my daughtr was diagnosed with ADHD years ago. through help, medication and therapy she is fine now. she is now at che ollege studying to be a hairdresser and is a well adjusted young woman who is caring, generous and confident. good luck with the doctor. please let me know how you get on. lots of love and support.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

jules....good luck with your son. I've been there with mine when he was younger. ADHD, manic depressive. It's tough, but thankfully now (he is 22), he is doing well.
Hang in there, if you need me, don't hesitate to contact me
Stephanie

deleted_user 10/26/2007

We'll be praying for you:-) Jules

deleted_user 10/26/2007

good luck. he'll be fine as long as he knows you love him.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

I have a son with ADD..i can relate, hope it goes well! keep us posted...

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Hon even if he does he has one great advantage in all of this and that's you. You can help him knowing from personal experience if that is the case so please try not to worry before you even know anything. I wish you the best of luck and please please get back to us and let us know x

deleted_user 10/26/2007

good luck hun ill be thinking of you and your son....please let us know what happens..

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Good luck with the doctors. I hpe all goes well.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

You know I'll be thinking of you and your young man, Jules. I hope all goes well.

deleted_user 10/26/2007

Well, the doctor visit is over. Thank you so much for all of the support. There is good news he does not have ODD. He has been dx that since he was 5 years old. He does have very mild ADHD. It is not severe enough to give meds for. He does good in school so there is no need to treat it at this time. Beau does however show signs of maybe having the early onsets of a depressive disorder. This is a big MAYBE. He is very irritable and very impulsive and he does have some mood swings. We are not down for the count. We are going to do what the doctor says and along the way get second opinions. Thank you for your concern.

Katie12345 10/26/2007

I am glad it was good news!

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