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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would having this diagnosis change anything in her treatment?

How old is she? Some teen girls are extremely moody and grow out of it.[/quote]

She's in her late teens. It would mainly make a difference to her meds (we've already tried a lot but none of the main meds used to treat bipolar). It might also provide insight into some of her behavior. [/quote]

I’m not at all sure but if she is late teens I really suggest setting some parameters before she goes to college.  Including a hipaa and ferpa waiver.  And an expectation of FaceTime check ins at least once per weeks. Keeping location sharing on.  Etc.  the schools will not share even a smidge of information with you if you do not have waivers.  Also really think about whether she can find a college that is close enough for you to do an occasional drop in.  Try to meet her roommate, take them both out to dinner and give the roommate your cell number just in case there’s ever an emergency (or give it to the roommates mom if you meet them at move in).  I had a roommate who had a schizophrenic break and it was really challenging.[/quote]

Agree with this.

Stay grounded and help her develop actual strategies now for managing her fluctuating moods. How can she communicate how she is feeling? How does she know when it’s time to reach out for help?

The clinical definition matters less, and may even be a detriment because there’s so much stigma and assumptions that create unnecessary barriers.

I would also make sure she is tracking her cycle and managing her stress. Those play a huge role in managing symptoms of any disorder. [/quote]

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