Different than those that are experienced by adults, it is a known fact that symptoms of bipolar disorder in children is different, because it can also be confused with other mental disorders, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or depression. When children have the disorder it certainly interferes with their ability to function with others including their friends.
Early Signs to look out for
If you find your children wont do as they are told, not listening, public behaviors embarrassing and their behaviors outrageous well, you are not alone with your problems. Getting your children to behave is much easier than you think, but, there is a wrong way and a right way.
The Wrong Way
We have been brought up by shouting and physical punishments and strongly believe that it will work for our children who happen to be bipolar. The truth is, it wont work. Always important to remember that you are dealing with, not your unusual ordinary child but a child with brain problems. We can yell, shout, and hand out different types of punishments; statistics tell us that, three out of four bipolar kids get up to behaviors they already KNOW are wrong and yet, continue to do them. The key to ending these problem behaviors is actually to STOP threatening punishments and instead offer rewards which is positive.
Addiction Behaviors
If you have any idea of being addicted to something, you can at least have some idea on children who are like gamblers and addicted. These children are addicted to their very behaviors - such as temper tantrums and fighting with other children. We as parents must first understand and know why the child is doing what they are doing. Once we know these facts, you can now begin to give positive encouragements to your children, which will eventually change them into good and tolerable children.
What Works for These Children
May have a negative result rather than a positive one, as we have seen before, arguing and shouting doesn't work. When you try and get children to clean up, help in the compound outside, or take responsibility for their toys it doesn't have to be a task! After every responsibility try to make a big show that what they have done has been appreciated and thank them for what they have done. Any opportunity offers them, a congratulatory hug or word. A positive remark here and there can work wonders. Doing this you in are in fact training their mind to react to positive attitudes. These formula, Negative action = Negative reaction and Positive action from parents = Positive reaction from kids may be good to remember every time you interact with your child.
Diagnosing Children and its Problems
Because of other symptoms not related to bipolar, bipolar in children can be very difficult to diagnose.
All bipolar drugs are powerful " which can result in overdose.
Some psychiatrists are quite heavy-handed with giving medications to bipolar children.
The side effects can be great, resulting in hair loss, weight gain, and acne (small swelling on the skin), this can become a big problem for children with over sensitive skin.
Have Been Put to the Test
The body can recover itself without the use of bipolar medication; this has been proven by lots of parents. The two words that are required here, is PATIENCE and staying POSITIVE.
Early Signs to look out for
If you find your children wont do as they are told, not listening, public behaviors embarrassing and their behaviors outrageous well, you are not alone with your problems. Getting your children to behave is much easier than you think, but, there is a wrong way and a right way.
The Wrong Way
We have been brought up by shouting and physical punishments and strongly believe that it will work for our children who happen to be bipolar. The truth is, it wont work. Always important to remember that you are dealing with, not your unusual ordinary child but a child with brain problems. We can yell, shout, and hand out different types of punishments; statistics tell us that, three out of four bipolar kids get up to behaviors they already KNOW are wrong and yet, continue to do them. The key to ending these problem behaviors is actually to STOP threatening punishments and instead offer rewards which is positive.
Addiction Behaviors
If you have any idea of being addicted to something, you can at least have some idea on children who are like gamblers and addicted. These children are addicted to their very behaviors - such as temper tantrums and fighting with other children. We as parents must first understand and know why the child is doing what they are doing. Once we know these facts, you can now begin to give positive encouragements to your children, which will eventually change them into good and tolerable children.
What Works for These Children
May have a negative result rather than a positive one, as we have seen before, arguing and shouting doesn't work. When you try and get children to clean up, help in the compound outside, or take responsibility for their toys it doesn't have to be a task! After every responsibility try to make a big show that what they have done has been appreciated and thank them for what they have done. Any opportunity offers them, a congratulatory hug or word. A positive remark here and there can work wonders. Doing this you in are in fact training their mind to react to positive attitudes. These formula, Negative action = Negative reaction and Positive action from parents = Positive reaction from kids may be good to remember every time you interact with your child.
Diagnosing Children and its Problems
Because of other symptoms not related to bipolar, bipolar in children can be very difficult to diagnose.
All bipolar drugs are powerful " which can result in overdose.
Some psychiatrists are quite heavy-handed with giving medications to bipolar children.
The side effects can be great, resulting in hair loss, weight gain, and acne (small swelling on the skin), this can become a big problem for children with over sensitive skin.
Have Been Put to the Test
The body can recover itself without the use of bipolar medication; this has been proven by lots of parents. The two words that are required here, is PATIENCE and staying POSITIVE.
About the Author:
Ken P Doyle is an advocate for bipolar disorder and has a wealth of knowledge on mental illness. As an advocate he would like to share some FREE information and findings on bipolar medication and bipolar in children.
