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
Most of us have been brought up by shouting and punishment and strongly believe that it will work for bipolar children. It wont work, and that is the fact. What is important to remember is, you are dealing with a mental health problem, and not your unusual ordinary child. The yelling, shouting, and the different types of punishments, will only aggravate the bad situation. Three out of four bipolar children get up to bad behaviors they already KNOW are wrong and yet, insist on doing them. The key to ending these problem behaviors is actually offer rewards and STOP threatening punishments.
Addicted to their Behaviors
Most of us are familiar with drug and alcohol addictions. Well, 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 poor children have an addiction to their very temper tantrums and fighting. Parents must first understand and know why the child is doing what they are doing. It is important to know the facts, once you are familiar with these, you can now begin to give positive encouragements to your children, which will eventually change them.
Knowing What Works
Arguing and shouting doesn't work and may have a negative result rather than a positive one. In the case of giving a task like tiding up, helping in the yard outside, and taking responsibility for their play things don't make it chore! When they finish every task try to make a big show of appreciation and thank them for what they have done. Always look for any opportunity to offer them, a congratulatory hug or word after they have done something good. Your positive comments works wonders in their brain. You in fact are training their mind to react to positive words and actions. Always remember these formulas, Negative action = Negative reaction and Positive action from parents = Positive reaction from kids.
Problems with Diagnosing Children
Because of other symptoms not related to bipolar, bipolar in children can be very difficult to diagnose.
Resulting in overdose, all bipolar drugs are powerful.
Quite heavy-handed, some psychiatrists with giving medications to bipolar children.
Resulting in hair loss, weight gain, and acne (small swelling on the skin), this can become a big problem for children with very sensitive skin, the side effects can be telling with children.
Established facts
Proven by lots of parents the body can recover itself without the use of strong bipolar medication. The two words required are POSITIVE and learning to stay PATIENT.
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
Most of us have been brought up by shouting and punishment and strongly believe that it will work for bipolar children. It wont work, and that is the fact. What is important to remember is, you are dealing with a mental health problem, and not your unusual ordinary child. The yelling, shouting, and the different types of punishments, will only aggravate the bad situation. Three out of four bipolar children get up to bad behaviors they already KNOW are wrong and yet, insist on doing them. The key to ending these problem behaviors is actually offer rewards and STOP threatening punishments.
Addicted to their Behaviors
Most of us are familiar with drug and alcohol addictions. Well, 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 poor children have an addiction to their very temper tantrums and fighting. Parents must first understand and know why the child is doing what they are doing. It is important to know the facts, once you are familiar with these, you can now begin to give positive encouragements to your children, which will eventually change them.
Knowing What Works
Arguing and shouting doesn't work and may have a negative result rather than a positive one. In the case of giving a task like tiding up, helping in the yard outside, and taking responsibility for their play things don't make it chore! When they finish every task try to make a big show of appreciation and thank them for what they have done. Always look for any opportunity to offer them, a congratulatory hug or word after they have done something good. Your positive comments works wonders in their brain. You in fact are training their mind to react to positive words and actions. Always remember these formulas, Negative action = Negative reaction and Positive action from parents = Positive reaction from kids.
Problems with Diagnosing Children
Because of other symptoms not related to bipolar, bipolar in children can be very difficult to diagnose.
Resulting in overdose, all bipolar drugs are powerful.
Quite heavy-handed, some psychiatrists with giving medications to bipolar children.
Resulting in hair loss, weight gain, and acne (small swelling on the skin), this can become a big problem for children with very sensitive skin, the side effects can be telling with children.
Established facts
Proven by lots of parents the body can recover itself without the use of strong bipolar medication. The two words required are POSITIVE and learning to stay PATIENT.
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.
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