The diagnosis in bipolar children is controversial because its roots can be traced on classic adult symptoms. Bipolar disorder can be passed on from one generation to another so there is a possibility that symptoms can manifest early at a young age. Bipolar disorder in children is very difficult to manage because their social skills are still developing and they are still trying to fit in the society.
Manic and depressive episodes are also experienced by children who are bipolar. This causes a lot of problems for the child’s behavior and makes it hard for them to get along with people at home or at school. Other children and sometimes, even family members are wary of people with bipolar disorder. Such childhood experiences could have serious repercussions in adult life.
Besides the classic symptoms of bipolar disorder, children who are bipolar also experience temper tantrums, separation anxiety, distractibility, hyperactivity, bed-wetting, among others . Bipolar children are more moody than adults who also have the same affliction. Bipolar children have poor behavioral grades but have outstanding marks in academics. They are very prone to psychotic behavior manifesting in cruelty to animals, self mutilation, and even suicide.
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Seek immediate medical advice the moment the child exhibit signs of bipolar disorder. While there is currently no cure for bipolar disorder, the treatment and medications can help in managing and controlling the symptoms. Family members should learn to cope and live with children even after treatment. You need to understand that the child has special needs and each family member must help each other out in coping with the circumstances.
