Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Children
Bipolar disorder is a serious issue in teens. More than two
millions are suffering from bipolar disorder and more than
seven percent are teens. So, if you suspect that your child has
symptoms of bipolar, then you should take your time to watch
the behavior of your child. Only in this way, you can recognize
the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in your teen. As
there are two stages of bipolar disorder, you should try to
recognize the signs of each stage.
It is important for everyone that they should educate
themselves about the symptoms of bipolar disorder in order to
determine whether they or someone around them has bipolar
disorder or not. Having knowledge about anything poses no harm
to you in fact it is beneficial for both you and the people
around you. There is no such awareness regarding bipolar
disorder in people especially when most people are suffering
from it. Having knowledge regarding it will also help you to
identify whether your child has this disorder or not.
The symptoms of manic stage are:
- There is too much increase in speed of speech. The patient
is not able to concentrate on one thing and therefore the
patient jumps from idea to idea rapidly without connection
between the two ideas.
- The patient has a feeling of hyper sexuality.
- Usually, the patient talks about the fantasies happening in
life.
- There are severe changes in mood because the patient is not
able to concentrate on one issue. At some times he is extremely
irritable and at other times, he is overjoyed.
- At certain times, the energy of the patient increases too
much.
- Patient is not able to get enough and sound sleep.
- The patient has a lot of physical irritation.
In the depressive phase, the teen shows the following
symptoms:
- The patient shows ongoing sadness
- The patient has the feelings of emptiness and
worthlessness
- Teen feels too much fatigue or loss of energy
- It is very difficulty for the patient to concentrate
- The patient does not show physical vigorousness.
- He or she does not show interest in pleasurable
activities
- The child either has a problem of over sleeping or
insomnia
There are many ways to successfully treat the bipolar
disorder in children. One of the treatment methods that is used
for adults can also be used for treating children. This
treatment option is cognitive therapy. This therapy helps the
person to cope with their behavioral changes and help them to
deal with it in a better manner. If you choose this treatment
method for your child then your child will be better equipped
to deal with mood swings. Doing so will also enable your child
to prevent the mania episodes as well.
Make sure that your child is showing signs of improvement
due to the above mentioned treatment method. If it is not
working or your child is too young to go through this therapy
then you can make changes.
Consult your doctor for further information regarding
bipolar disorder in children. Especially if you are sure that
the symptoms are clear in your child and the doctor will
suggest a proper treatment for your child.
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