Avatar Posted by snelson 312 days ago (Question)
My daughter basically self diagnosed and the various phych. Dr.s seem okay with that and whatever she chooses to do as far as meds. I am not convinced she has bi-polar though she, at times, seems to show a few of the symptoms. She doesn't want to take anything but adderal,for her claim of also having ADD.Any suggestions would be great. Thanks


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Written by PinkLotus 312 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Your daughter is 18, and legally an adult, just so we're clear.

Just because you don't always see what's going on with her emotionally and mentally doesn't mean it's not happening. With bipolar disorder, there are often lulls between mania and depression where a person can function quite normally. Just because she seems fine a lot of the time doesn't mean that she's always ok.

It's good for any mental health patient to have input into the medications they take, because not every med is right for every person - there are side effects that can make particular meds better or worse for certain people.

The best thing you can do is be supportive and listen to her when she needs you. If you really are having trouble understanding what's going on with her, ASK. It's one way you can show that you care. But certainly do not tell her that you think she is making things up or is not really sick - it was hard enough for her to accept that she had a problem, and reach out to strangers for help.

It's good that she recognized a problem, and got a professional opinion on what was happening and how to fix it. You need to trust not only the judgment of your adult daughter to know what is happening in her own mind, but also the judgment of the professionals who diagnosed her and are treating her.

Hope this helps.

Written by Clyde 311 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I agree with what Pink says. It is mainly her idea on what she has, even if it may or may not be right, considering her age.

It is indeed a good thing that she knows a little about it.

Probably, honestly, even if you dont agree atm, the best thing to do is indeed listen to her talk about it--she's a little bit grown--if it is not it, surely sooner or later, she will find out.

Let her know you support her no matter what.

Best,

Clyde


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