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Originally Posted by glowsinthedark
That does seem rather shocking...Do you completely trust this doctor? Did the same doctor diagnose all three? Have you sought a 2nd opinion? Genetics can be surprising and unpredictable etc. etc., but the diagnosis of three *teenagers* would raise a red flag for me, or at least seem odd enough that I would seek another opinion before pumping them full of mind-altering drugs (not saying this is the route you are taking or plan to take, but it's the route most doctors push). In my own experience, diagnosing a teenager with anything is provisional, as their brains haven't fully developed yet.
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It was the same psychiatrist but it has been a long journey. My 19 year old has struggled for three years and is now thankful he has a diagnosis. He was originally tipped off by his therapist. He is not taking medication and is trying to manage with diet, sleep and exercise but he is struggling. My 17 year old has been diagnosed by three psychiatrists. He is finally taking Latuda, having waited a year from the original diagnosis. My 15 year old has panic disorder, GAD, ADHD, OCD, Depression. She has been struggling for three years. She has not accepted the BP diagnosis but I know she has it. SSRIs made it worse, as did adhd meds. I will take her for a second opinion so she is more at ease with the BP diagnosis. She is not on medication.