Paranoia Prevention
Counseling for an 8-year-old – early intervention or parental paranoia?
My son’s father and grandmother have both battled depression (including suicidal thoughts) and bipolar disorder. My son is moody but not unmanageable. Should we proactively seek counseling as a means of prevention or early diagnosis, or am I overly fearful and potentially meddlesome? Happy to answer any questions for more clarification.
Please don’t take this wrong but, you should be in counseling to learn all you can about bipolar since it in runs in the paternal family. It also helps to learn to live with a person who is Bipolar. I know firsthand it can be difficult living with Bipolar people. I am a Bipolar mom and none of my three adult children has it. I do have a 12 y/o grandson who exhibits Bipolar tendencies. My daughter and grandson go to counseling but, he is not being medicated at this time. At 8 years old your son is too young to be diagnosed even if he shows tendencies toward mood swings and sadness. Stop worrying before the fact but, it’s good you want to be prepared so that’s why I suggest counseling for yourself to get educated.
I don’t believe it is meddlesome when you have every right to be concerned about the well being of your child.
Good luck to you.
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