COULD MY DAUGHTER HAVE HAD BPD AT AGE 3? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness COULD MY DAUGHTER HAVE HAD BPD AT AGE 3? Question: Dr. Heller: When I read the definition of what BPD is, I wanted to tell you that our daughter (now 23) displayed the symptoms when she was between the ages of 3-4. She still displays the same symptoms. Was officially diagnosed at age 14 after being in psych. hospital for 11 days in ’85. No groups to help: hosp. put her on 5 different medicines at same time; sent her home for us to cope and wished us well: very sad statement. Weaned her off drugs and went from there. She is aware of being “different” but tries to be very responsible for her actions. Tried vitamin therapy by infusion and started to respond, but then ran off to get married at 18. So now her husband tries to deal with her and it’s really rough: do not know how this will end up, but I keep reading and researching. Hopefully, I can reason with her to listen. Years before, after finding out diagnosis, stepped back to take a good look at my husband and could finally have answers to why he acts the way he does: grew up in Brooklyn N.Y. No wonder so crazed out talk about upheaval supreme. Anyway, just wanted to pass thoughts on: if suicide can be detected in children at an early age, why not BPD? Everybody is different and everything overlaps so much. Thanks. Your posted info will be helpful and I’ll do more research at your site. Thanks for caring. Where were you 12 years ago when I needed you? Dr. Heller’s Answer: A severe childhood depression with psychotic features can mimic BPD. The most likely explanation was childhood onset bipolar disorder (http://pks.947.myftpupload.com/BiPlrKid.htm) . Bipolar is likely a form of epilepsy as is the BPD. Its extremely common for individuals with childhood onset bipolar to also have BPD once puberty starts. It does appear very likely that the BPD doesnt begin until puberty. The use of multiple medications is not unusual, nor is it a sign of poor treatment. The BPD section of my website has a great deal of information, and the ask the doctor section has information on how to share it with your daughter. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals AD(H)D and Relationships BPD, Bipolar or ADHD? Suicide What if BuSpar makes me anxious or ill? A Suicide Attempt Per Minute in the US Grandparents raising Grandchildren Information About Children What Signs are there that Someone May ‘SNAP’? TV & Cartoon Characters with Depression & Other Disorders Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! You can watch and listen to Dr. Heller in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Provides full explanations and treatment descriptions of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – 90 minutes, other Biological Unhappiness disorders – 90 minutes. Click here to find out more about Dr. Heller’s educational videos. “Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World. Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email: Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)