Bipolar disorder usually presents itself differently in children than adults, and it shares many symptoms with other problems, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Keep an eye out for the following warning signs in a child:
You see big changes in behavior; your child’s doing much more or much less than usual.
Your child sleeps all the time or has plenty of energy with little or no sleep.
He or she has a persistent irritable, angry mood over and above typical teenage behavior.
You child experiences uncontrollable rages or tantrums over minor day-to-day demands.
He or she destroys property, shows aggression, or threatens to hurt others. (If you check this warning sign, seek help immediately.)
Your child hates himself or feels as though he can do no wrong.
He or she has withdrawn socially or has begun engaging in potentially dangerous activities, such as sex, drugs, excessive shopping, stealing, and so on.
Your child persistently feels sadness, hopelessness, despair, or crushing boredom.
You notice changes in your child’s concentration, grades dropping, or problems in school.
Your child has expressed suicidal thoughts or engaged in self-harm, such as cutting. (If you check this warning sign, call a professional immediately.)
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