I have an 11 year old son and recently
learned that his biological father has
bi-polar disorder. I think he was
diagnosed a few years ago. Since bi-polar
usually runs in families and I was also
told this by a counselor does this
automatically mean my son will have this.
He is an active child and likes to stay
busy but he never really slows down. I
always chalked this up to the fact that he
is very ambitious and has good work
ethics. He never in his whole 11 years
ever seems depressed, just gets whiny when
he views things as not going his way. I
am afraid now that no matter what he will
end up bi-polar. If any experience with
this please let me know. Thanks
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camillesalem2004
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Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 4 Location: usa
There Are No Genetic Guarantees Posted: 01-14-05 02:52am
Don't be too quick to diagnose your son.
He may get it, may not. I have bipolar
disorder and four children. They may get
it, may not...None of them have my green
eyes. :)
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The_MrS.
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 16 Location: New Mexico
Posted: 01-18-05 02:54am
Its not a proven fact that bi-polar is
passed in the gene pool. My docs told me
that yes it is a good possibility but
enought studies have not been done to
prove this factor. I am the first in my
family to be diagnosed, in fact the first
to even exhibit the symptoms. From the
research I have done....Bi-polar comes to
a head in the late adolecent years (14 on
up) and more common in females. You need
to watch for signs of depression, mood
swings and just anything that is unusal in
his behavior. Keep a close eye on his
school progress as well, because at the
younger age depression and mood swings
could just be trouble with peers. For
now....Do your research, find out exactly
what to look for as a just in case. And
as the other reply goes.....Don't be so
quick to diagnose. In my opinion, you
have a good heading already. It is a
genuine fear that this disorder could
appear but you are ahead of the game with
the knowledge you already have and can
gain by the time you have to really worry
about it.
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