I too had an extremely  high needs baby who was extremely bright. Nursed for 
over 2 years.  But grew up to be a troubled man.  I think he is bi-polar, 
however he has chosen to self medicate with alcohol and other drugs :-(  He 
doesn't believe in "shrinks."  He is very opinionated.  After all these 
years  I can follow his up and down patterns with a calendar and predict 
where he is at at most times :-(  From my mom's descriptions I believe my 
grandfather was also bi-polar.  My sister is also and I am chronically 
depressed.  Among my mother's generation I can't identify anyone as 
bi-polar - one aunt as depressed tho.  Have one grandchild that I'm 
suspicious about -  Oppositional defiant for sure.

Wouldn't it make an interesting study to find out what sort of (babies, 
children) people were that are dx "high needs."  I think if they were bottle 
fed, people might not be in tune with what is going on as a breastfeeding 
mom.  I'm also sure that many on the list can tell us about their high need 
child who has grown up to be a bright go-getter who is quite successful. 
Sincerely, Pat in SNJ 

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