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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think some of this is not out of the ordinary but from what I see with my kids and friends’ kids, your son’s behavior is on the extreme end. I think it’s good that you’re taking him to a doctor.

For perspective, what you’re seeing is in line with the onset of my son’s bipolar disorder. Not saying your son has bipolar, just that he seems beyond the bounds of ordinary teen behavior. [/quote]

Op here. Thank you and yes I have been concerned about bipolar for a while now. We don’t have a family history of it, but the signs seem to be there. I appreciate the validation.  It’s been on my radar for a while, but the psychiatrists have said they don’t diagnose bipolar in minors. [/quote]

Hi OP. I’m here to counter this opinion about bipolar. My DD is ADHD with a bipolar grandparent. She was diagnosed with combined ADHD in elementary, but unmedicated until a mental health crisis in middle school which coincided with puberty. Things were very bad, including [b]extreme[/b] highs and lows and a disassociative episode that required an ER visit.  We were very concerned about bipolar. Her child psychiatrist assured us it was not bipolar and he was right. She was completely stabilized on an SSRI and stimulant and it’s been four years.

The psychiatrist said “it will be obvious that she has bipolar” her behavior will be extreme. She won’t be sleeping, her mood won’t go up and down in 24 hours. That isn’t how it works. Your son sounds like he has functional depression, ADHD, and hormones. The fact that he was so active with sports and now isn’t is sure to be contributing to this cycle. It is proven that exercise treats depression and ADHD.

To the PP with the bipolar son, I understand that every kid is different and I think it’s so important that you share your experience with others. I hope your son is doing well![/quote]

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