Category Archives: Facts About Bipolar Kids

Writing down one’s thoughts and emotions are proven effective to unburden one’s self, especially if bombarded with stressful situations. Decluttering the brain paves the way for focus and attention, efficient decision making and clarity of the mind. This method of alleviating stress can be instructed to children with the bipolar condition. You can start to encourage them in writing their feelings and experiences within the day to help manage and monitor their situation.

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Taking care and raising a child is never easy, especially when your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.   It’s not merely a difficult personality, but an illness that can sometimes be out of control.  Your child may have aggressive behaviors, but when back to his normal state, he may have guilt feelings when he has realized the wrong he has done.

Many people with depression may experience what is known as “anxious distress” in addition to their low mood.

Lauren Pedersen, LMFT said “If you think you may be experiencing bipolar disorder, a licensed psychotherapist can help you sort out whether or not your symptoms signal the presence of bipolar or another disorder according to recognized criteria.”

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One of the most common disorders known among kids and young adolescents is bipolar disorder. It is also known as manic-depressive illness. This brain disorder can identify through unstable moods, shifts in energy levels and the inability to perform daily activities. Dealing with someone who suffers from this disorder can be challenging. In this article, we are going to list down some of the important things you need to know about bipolar disorder.

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Parents obviously get overwhelmed and worried when their child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.   They get anxious about the future that awaits them.   It’s imperative for parents to know bipolar disorder well in all aspects, not just parts of it.

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The teenage period is the phase of one’s life where he or she gets attracted to the opposite sex.   Teens start to become curious about how it is to date someone special.  They have the illusion of a perfect relationship and a perfect partner.  It’s the time of their lives when they thought they are ready, but they really are not.  

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When a child is born, everybody’s so happy and excited in trying to pinpoint where it really got its features.  But besides the physical attributes, bipolar disorder can also run in the family.  Learning that your child has a bipolar illness isn’t an exciting thing, and is something that both parents must work on together to raise the child as healthy as possible.  

Patrick Corrigan, PsyD said “There is a dichotomy in how mental health is discussed in pop culture and media.”

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