There has been a ton of stress in my life lately and I need to get it off my chest. I have a precious daughter that is 4 1/2. We started seeing her struggle with her emotions about 10 months ago and spoke with her doctor about it. The doc suggested that we give it some time and let her get through this little "phase" that she was going through. As time passed her behavior and moods got worse and worse. 2 weeks ago I took her to a family counseling center to meet with a counselor to try and help her manage her anger, saddness and frustration. She is a very bright little girl that loves school and has made tons of friends in preschool this year. We blamed the anger on her being bored in school and not being challenged enough. The couneslor said it could be PANDAS syndrome, a disorder that is caused from strep infection and can easily be treated and there are ways to learn to live a normal life with this disorder. We were then refered to a psychatrist (sp?) he sent my little one for a bunch of lab work and she has to have a sleep study and an EEG in the next few weeks. He has diagnosed her with Panic attacks/anxiety disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder and possibly Bi-Polar disorder. I am affraid that I am losing the sweet lovable little girl that I am totally in love with. She is angry, depressed and we are all sleep deprived as she is only sleeping about 4 hours a day right now. All of her symptoms point to Bi-Polar disorder. She was put on zoloft last weeks and we are starting to see some change in the panic, and anxiety. Her moods are scary sometimes, she will be playing and then all of a sudden she wants to be left alone and will sit in her room and cry. She told the doctor that she is sad most of the time and that she hears voices of people that she can't see. I am a full time stay at home mom and have been with her everyday and this is really hard for me to watch. Please say a prayer, send her healing vibes, white light whatever you believe in. I am affraid that is something doesn't get better soon she will never be herself again. The doctor said that if this goes untreated there is a chance she will never recover. We are doing everything we can, but whatever energy/prayers you can spare would be appreciated. We see the doctor tuesday for the lab work results I will keep you all updated. I am sooo glad I have my LBT family to come too, I really love you guys. ~Mandy

I am so praying for you and your little girl and your whole family. My heart goes out to you and know that I will be thinking of you often.

Take care - nancy

Poor little thing. I hope you all get thru it okay and I'll be praying. Teresa

I will keep your little girl and whole family in my prayers. Your doing everything right by your little one~find comfort in that thought. If she does have bi-polar know that there are awesome treatments out there. Bi-polar is something that I have dealt with for years...my dad had it, and my husband has it.....PM me if you want to chat about that privately

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Gee Mandy, that's tough, especially since she's so young. I wish you the best. Next time my gson's running me all over the house, I'll be glad he's just being a stinker instead of angry. Thanks for the reality check.

I will send her prayers. Bless her little heart. I teach students with emotional difficulties and have heard stories such as yours. Sometimes kids have had high fever and then they start having the problems you speak of. Sometimes there is just no explanation. As soon as possible, start talking to organizations in your area about getting an advocate (health or educational) for your daughter. As a special ed teacher, I know that once teachers see that there is an advocate involved they really go out of their way to make sure the child gets services needed. It may be a little early for this but things take time and it would be better to have an advocate too soon than too late.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like.

Darla

I can not begin to understand the feelings your famliy is going through. I am truely sorry. I believe strongly in prayer & will keep your family in mine every night untill your daughter is healed. I believe she will be. May GOD Bless you & your daughter.

You and your beautiful daughter are in my thoughts and prayers....

My heart truly goes out to you. You are all in my prayers.

Sending huggs and prayers to your daughter and your family. *huggs*

Guys I am sitting here in tears, you are all the best. I have recieved more support from you in the last hour then I have at all from my family. I don't know what I would do without you all. Thanks so much for being there. ~Mandy

Yep! You have my support, prayers, white light & whatever else I can think of! Hang in there!

Prayers for your daughter, you, and your family. Feel the love, concern, and good wishes from your LBT family and keep us updated. (((hugs)))

me too my heart and my prayer's are with you all Mandy take comfort in knowing you are doing all you can and with us all here praying for you all , you will get the strength and help you need oxox

My heart goes out to you. I have a 5 year old little girl and cannot imagine what you must be going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers! May you find comfort in the LBT banders support. We are here for you!

God bless!!

As I read your message and the support of others I want to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you. May He place His healing hands on your daughter. Know that God will see you through this. We are here for you.