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Originally Posted by jestlani
hello, i am a mom of 3. and i am trying my best to do right by my kids. but lately i been having problems with my 2 oldest children they are 3 and 2. they can not sit still always on the got they get into everything and anything, what ever it is if they want it they get it. they climb and they have tantrumps like no tomorrow. their father has had add since he was 3(he is 44 now) my little brother has adhid since he was 7 i have a learning disabilty(not sure what kind) but i joke around with my boyfriend that am bipolar, and we went online to look at the symptoms for bipolar and i fit for it all...i guess what am asking is how do i know if my kids have add/adhd/adhid? someone please help me understand
thank you
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You need to take them to a medical professional for diagnosis - self-diagnosing is never a good idea. A psychiatrist or learning specialist is much better than a family doctor, as they will know more about the conditions, how to diagnose, and how to treat. Most psychiatrists will not trust a diagnosis made by a family doctor.
Hyperactive, inattentive behavior is normal at 2 & 3 years old, and every kid matures and develops differently. It might be too early to determine for your younger kids, and even if they were diagnosed, it might not be the best idea to medicate their little growing brains right away (some of the drugs do stunt your growth and physical development.)
I'd suggest going to the library and checking out some books about ADD/ADHD to better understand what it is and what you can do for your kids. Nothing will help more than educating yourself so that you can be their best advocate - and while you can learn a lot on PC, no online forum can stand in for taking the time to learn about it.
If you suspect you're bipolar, you should also consider a professional evaluation. It can wreak havoc if untreated, so if it really is a concern then don't wait. There are also several other conditions (and combinations of them) that mimic bipolar disorder, so there could easily be other (less scary!) issues causing similar symptoms.