Bipolar Disorder Red Flags (Easy to Read)

Posted by David B. and Dianne Hansen | December 13, 2008 .

Kimberly Read writes bipolar disorder guides and writes for About.com. She has said, “A great deal more is now known about Bipolar Disorder in children. Demitri and Janice Papolos have written a well-researched book entitled The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder. I was thrilled to review such a wonderful book. We applaud Demitri and Janice for providing this much needed, insightful resource! Below is an excerpt from their work (reprinted with permission), which lists those symptoms common to children who have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.”

Very Common

* Separation Anxiety
* Rages & Explosive Temper Tantrums (lasting up to several hours)
* Marked Irritability
* Oppositional Behavior
* Frequent Mood Swings
* Distractibility
* Hyperactivity
* Impulsivity
* Restlessness/ Fidgetiness
* Silliness, Goofiness, Giddiness
* Racing Thoughts
* Aggressive Behavior
* Grandiosity
* Carbohydrate Cravings
* Risk-Taking Behaviors
* Depressed Mood
* Lethargy
* Low Self-Esteem
* Difficulty Getting Up in the Morning
* Social Anxiety
* Oversensitivity to Emotional or Environmental Triggers

Common

* Bed-Wetting (especially in boys)
* Night Terrors
* Rapid or Pressured Speech
* Obsessional Behavior
* Excessive Daydreaming
* Compulsive Behavior
* Motor & Vocal Tics
* Learning Disabilities
* Poor Short-Term Memory
* Lack of Organization
* Fascination with Gore or Morbid Topics
* Hypersexuality
* Manipulative Behavior
* Bossiness
* Lying
* Suicidal Thoughts
* Destruction of Property
* Paranoia
* Hallucinations & Delusions

Less Common

* Migraine Headaches
* Bingeing
* Self-Mutilating Behaviors
* Cruelty to Animals

Now, I, Dianne Hansen, am writing. The lists above are red flags to alert us to the possibility of bipolar disorder, especially in children, but also in people of all ages. Just so, our treatment plan for men, women, and children who are affected by mood disorders and bipolar disorder in particular…is proven to handle such red flags.

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