[DebCsMom]

lilybugs,

I'm sorry to hear about your son. It is SOOOOO hard to get them stable & then to have someone mess that all up!!! I am glad he is home & is getting better!

Our DD is almost 5. We've had her since she was 1 1/2 days old. She was diagnosed with Early Onset Bi-Polar & PDD/NOS. An Autism Spectrum Disorder. No history was given to us about ANY mental health issues other than severe depression. Ends up now that the severe depression is most likely undiagnosed Bi-Polar.

When she was 3 years old I would be afraid of her! Her violence was so bad I was scared she would severely hurt herself or one of us. Her rages were intense, lasting for a couple hours sometimes. Leaving my husband & I emotionally & physically drained at the end. She would have these rages a coupe to a few times a DAY!

She is now stable for the most part. It was mentioned a few times to hospitalize her. We just couldn't do it, not at her age. They were talking at about a 4week stay for her!!! NO WAY! Anyway, she is now on Lithium, Risperadal & Levothyroxine. She also takes Melatonin to sleep at night.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!

Deb