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11 Responses

1. Jennifer J

   2006 May 10 1

   These conditions CAN create symptoms that SEEM like phobias. Don't try to see things that aren't there. All you can do is get the best doctor you can and make sure she takes the right meds on time and watch her carefully and keep your doctor informed. Make sure you make it clear to your doctor you don't want to just keep her on an even keel, you want to work towards a cure. If he hems and haws about that, see another doctor. Good luck, Darlin'.
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2. sgonzales1221

   2006 May 10 2

   yes, adhd is just the tip of the iceburg. the disease is much more detailed than what u expect. be prepared to deal with alot more, and don't hesitate to contact ur doctor and tell him what's going on, he may be able to help u and ur child thru this whole ordeal.
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3. masscam1

   2006 May 10 3

   your child has severe seperation anxieties. some of the meds given these kids can also have side effects such as you are describing mixing ritalin with antidepressants especilly
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4. tallred63

   2006 May 10 4

   Since you have a definite diagnosis I am assuming that you are seeking professional medical help for your child. As a teacher who had a bi-polar child in her classroom this year I do know that they can be very clingy. It is also important to set boundaries and have definite key words and procedures that let them know what is expected.

   With that said ~ I didn't like to go into rooms alone (especially at night) at that age either and I had no diagnosis of any kind.

   I would definitely seek some type of behavior therapy from a specialist in this field.

   I have never heard of ADHD causing phobias but I am not by any means a medical professional.
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5. suzycrue

   2006 May 10 5

   One of the best things I have done with my 9 year old who is also ADHD and bipolar is to educate myself I have gone to many classes and read books on the subject. The most important advice to give you is don't argue with these children they feed on it to stimulate their brain, remain calm and give them lost of love and support.

   The phobias are normal for them but again just remain calm and give them support. Medication has helped my son dramatically!!!! We had the bogey man, candy man and grim reaper living in our house until he started his bipolar meds. He has turned a 180, He makes friends, grade are improving from D's and F's to A's and B's and mostly he is not scared and can do more on his own. Good luck!!!!!
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6. fred z

   2006 May 10 6

   sounds like my daughter. she has to follow me everywere i go. she won't let the dentist look at her teeth or the eye dr look at her eyes. she is scared of almost everything. she has adhd and is on ritalin. if she don't take it, she will scream and swear at my wife and me and she will yell and run away in stores and i have to run after her. my daughter is 8
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7. pldjrftb@verizon.net

   2006 May 10 7

   you should take her to the phycologist is very constintly!
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8. fumikey

   2006 May 10 8

   I have a phobia. I am afraid that when I come to yahoo answers there will be ridiculous questions, asked by people not even remotely qualified to be parents, and the worst part is its not a phobia its a reality.If your child is bipolar with adhd,then the only person even closely equipped to handle this scenario would be a doctor or specifically behavioral physiologist.Obviously fear, confusion, hyperactivity,and mood swings are all just parts of the bipolar adhd individual .My concern is what possessed you to think you could get any advice in this type of venue that you would actually subject your child to.Scary man Scary
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9. asmoothrider

   2006 May 11 9

   Phobias are normal at any age,your child has a few problems and maybe you have been there every second of her life that you are so much a part of her.
   This is only natural reaction for most parents.
   Now is the time for her to be assured,that you are still about and all will be fine if she/you are in another room.
   Keep talking to her when she is in another room,while you are busy in another.
   she will eventually become separable,and go about her business,as you do yours.
   A slow process that wont work over night.
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10. connertyrone2003

    2006 May 11 10

    phobias are normal for any child let alone a child with disabilities. either see your paeditrician or go to a upport group to get ideas from parents that are in the same boat or been there done that lol at least u are not lone i have 2 kids with disabilities 1 servere & one not servere so i completely understnd how frustrating exciting & everything else that goes with it do'nt give up miricles can & do happen but look fter yourself too & find out ll advice that may help u even on the net reasearch is good lol
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11. Tonya M

    2006 May 11 11

    My son has ADHD with possible bipolar symptoms. He is 10, but was diagnosed almost 4 years ago. He has not shown any of these phobias, but there have been some problems with medication in the past when he was on the wrong thing where his symptoms were intensified. You may want to check with the doctor who is treating to make sure that these phobias are not side effects of the medication and if there is anything else that can be tried if they are.
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