Bill, Nancy, and Ally
From the time Ally was nine months old, her parents Bill and Nancy knew
that something was wrong. Ally couldn't sleep, had temper tantrums
up to 20 times a day, and increasingly became more aggressive. Medical
professionals told Bill and Nancy not to worry, but they continued to
seek help. After two misdiagnoses, Ally was finally treated for bipolar disorder, type I. Now
twelve years old, Ally continues to work through medication, social,
and school issues.
Bill and Nancy
When was Ally first diagnosed with bipolar
disorder?
What are Ally's
symptoms?
What challenges have you run
into?
What does Ally receive for medical
treatment?
How does Ally's condition
affect your family?
What advice do you have to other
families?
What resources have you found
helpful?
Ally
What is mania like for you on a given
day?
How has bipolar disorder affected
you?
What is it like to tell others that you
have bipolar disorder?
What works well in helping you manage your
condition?
