Hi and :welcome3 . Hopefully your kids will both be stable soon on he right med cocktail. This process usually takes time and can be an extended trial and error process, so you will need to be patient, sigh.

Most of us here recommend two "BP Bibles for parents". They areThe Bipolar Child and The Explosive Child The first book is very helpful in educating parents about the condition, treatment, and help available. The second is a practical, hands on manual for managing conflict and reducing stress in the households with BP kids. Most of us swear by "The Three Baskets" and try to avoid power struggles with our BP kids as much as possible.

again, :welcomekao2 and feel free to vent here anytime you need to. You are among people who understand what you are going through.
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JoAnn, mom to Hilary 19, Bipolar and Diabetic, currently on Lamictal, Seroquel, Lithium, Clonopin, and Insulin