It can be quite difficult to watch your child turning into a monster every day. And even more difficult when you have no bipolar support group to turn to in your time of need.

A Typical Mothers Cry

A typical mothers cry for help can go like this: “Help, I have a 5 yr old child and she has been diagnosed with bipolar symptoms. After struggling with anger and other emotional issues for a long time I have put my child on medications. She was doing okay on medication, listening to me, there wasnt much arguing or tantrums like before and this would go on for some time until probably the medication loses its strength. But, when she is not taking her medication she freaks out at small things and screams, throw things and starts yelling at everyone. She would even tell me that she does not want me. Most of the time it is difficult to get her to calm down! Right now I am scared for her and I dont know what to do”.

Look for Symptoms in Children

Symptoms of bipolar in adults look and are experienced differently to those in children. Even though 5 year old children have been diagnosed with the symptoms it has been reported that children were showing signs at much earlier age. The typical signs are clingy, uncontrollable seizures like tantrums and rages which seem to come out of nowhere.

Infant Children and Bipolar Symptoms

Bipolar disorder symptoms can emerge as early as infancy. Young children later diagnosed with the disorder experience sleeping irregularity, very attached, uncontrollable tantrums and full of rage. Some mother have even shared that just by using the word No triggers out bursts and rages.

What is the purpose of Bipolar Support Group?

It is important to know that you are not alone and being around people who share the same problem in a group can give you hope and peace of mind. In these meetings conversations are kept confidential. In most cases, bipolar support groups means making new friends who share the same disease as you, exchange numbers and confide in one another when times get hard. The goal is to get through this disease together.

Supporting a Bipolar Child

Words of support and being non-judgmental can be helpful for children who cannot attend a support group because they are too young. Keep your child in an environment that is both safe for the child and caregiver and always try to use words of encouragement.

Departing Words

Bipolar disorder children can either bring out the worst and the best in us caregivers. Things can be hard both for families and child and so important to know that the family is the first bipolar support group for the child. Together you can work out a plan when the child is back to their usual behavior. All can learn from the experience.

 

 

 

 

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