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Originally Posted by benderover
I'm about to be 15 in a couple of weeks, and I was diagnosed with bipolar this past summer. However, I'm remaining on 20 mg of Prozac (for panic disorder) until I'm 18 or when they find it acceptable to put me on more medication. My parents seemed to have accepted this because it's the doctor's word, but I'm not convinced.
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Prozac is a SSRI anti-d and for a person with BP without a mood stabilizer this can be a recipe for disaster. Even with a mood stabilizer some people with BP cannot tolerate any anti-d's. I would recommend asking your parents to have you see another Psychiatrist and preferable one that specializes with teens/children and mood disorders. If your parents aren't willing to have you see a new Psychiatrist, I would suggest asking for an appointment with your current Psychiatrist. It may be helpful for you to write down some of the symptoms you're experiencing, so you can let the Psychiatrist know.
It may also help for your parents to educate themselves on the illness. The book in my signature is for family members/significant others of those diagnosed. There are also several books on bipolar in teens and children. Sorry I cannot recommend any because I haven't read any of them.