BM> My oldest son was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder at age 14, he is
 BM> now 32.  I also have a 9 year old who has been diagnosed with ADHD
 BM> since he was 6 1/2.  There are some real parallels between the two
 BM> and a bit of overlapping in (unscientific) observations over the
 BM> years.
 
      WoW..well I hope that I can get my life "in order" to be able to be
      "normal."  I hope that I can also be like your son able to get on
      with my life.
 BM> That is was finally did the trick for my son; he has been taking
 BM> lithium for years along with tegretol - tegretol not used for seizure
 BM> control but for one of the side effects that works for _him_.
 BM> As I'm sure you've probably heard often by now there isn't much that
 BM> someone with bi-polar can't do in life... the only real limitations
 BM> are your abilities, drive and interests.  Taking the meds even when
 BM> you feel like you don't need them is crucial to staying on track ...
 BM> been thru NOT taking them with my son a number of times.  I can't
 BM> urge you strongly enough to talk to your parent(s) and/or your doctor
 BM> whenever or if you start to feel like you don't need your meds.
 BM> Sometimes another person who knows you well can pick up on subtle
 BM> changes that the disorder does not allow you to see for yourself and
 BM> help to minimize or completely avoid a manic or depressive episode.
 
      I was on tegretol and it work for all about 2 mins.  After that
      I got more anger all the time.  Then I also found that I slept
      many more hours then I used to.
 BM> You too .. this echo cries out for participation from some young(er)
 BM> adults who have ADD or ADHD.  Any experiences you are willing to
 BM> share will be very welcome by those of use who have kids with
 BM> ADD/ADHD.
 
     Well like I said before I will do my best if you have any questions
     then please ask me.  (I know that sounds odd coming from a 17 year
     old.)
 Hope to hear from you all soon!
 Bryan
... I call things as I see them; If I didn't see them, I make them up!
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