It can be quite difficult to watch your child turning into a monster every day. And even more difficult when you have nobody to turn to in your time of need.
A Typical Mothers Cry
A mothers cry for help can be similar to this: My young of child of 5 has been diagnosed with bipolar and is struggling with anger and other emotional issues for some time and I have given him medications. While on medication he is a good child, listening to me with no tantrums and rages but when probably the drugs loses its strength we are back to square one. He would even tell me that he does not like me with everything he holds he throws. It is difficult to calm him down. At the moment I am lost, not knowing what to do next.
Symptoms to look out for
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.
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.
Support For A Bipolar Child
For children who cannot attend a support group because they are too young, words of support and being non-judgmental can be helpful. Always try to use words of encouragement and keep your child in an environment that is both safe for the child and caregiver.
Final Word
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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