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Bipolar disorder in children can include: mood swings, irritability, distraction, and feeling hopeless or helpless. If left untreated, bipolar disorder can negatively impact a child's ability to learn and socialize. However, awareness of the condition is on the rise, and many cures are available today.

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Method 1 of 3: Conduct therapeutic therapies

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   Consider family focused therapy. This therapy is effective in treating bipolar disorder in children. Parents often do not fully understand how to overcome symptoms of bipolar disorder such as mood swings and non-stop crying. Consulting with a family therapist can help parents and children learn how to treat the disorder.
   • Family therapy helps you communicate and solve problems within the family. A skilled therapist can teach parents how to recognize an impending mania or depression and how to support their child during this time.
   • You can ask your pediatrician for a referral to your family therapist. In addition, you can also see what the insurance company will pay for. It will take time to find the right therapist for you and your family. Usually you will have to see many doctors before you find the right one, so be patient and try.

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   Try cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another option. CBT has been used successfully in the treatment of bipolar disorder. The purpose of this type of treatment is to recognize and correct the negative thoughts that cause abnormal behavior. CBT often involves setting out tasks for the patient. For example, your child may be asked to do some sedative activities 5 evenings a week and write down their thoughts in a journal. If you are interested in CBT, you can find out if your local hospital offers this treatment and talk to your pediatrician about finding a local CBT specialist.

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   Learn about Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT). This form of treatment focuses on maintaining good relationships with others. Children with bipolar disorder tend to be antisocial due to their inability to regulate their emotions. If you feel that your child is becoming isolated from the world around you, social correlation therapy can be a good way to go.
   • You can find a doctor who specializes in social correlation therapy by asking your pediatrician, therapist, and other specialist for referrals. Most sincere doctors have listed their therapies on the internet, so you can consult them online.
   • Habit plays an important role in this form of therapy. Children will be taught how to maintain normal routines, such as eating and sleeping, to overcome mania and depression. The therapist can talk with you from time to time about how to persuade your child to keep the routine.
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Method 2 of 3: Use of drugs

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   Consider the benefits of giving your child medication. The drug is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder in adults, but controversy remains for children. You should consult with a psychiatrist and specialist before taking any medication.
   • Patients with bipolar disorder often have to take medication to sustain their lives. Early use of the medicine can help a child get ready for adult medications. This method helps children get used to taking the medicine at precise times of the day and find out the right medicine early.
   • However, drugs used to treat bipolar disorder often have adverse neurological effects in children under six years of age. Children may experience headaches, confusion, and loss of coordination. Lithium also causes acne, and weight gain affects adolescents.
   • Spend time discussing the pros and cons of a drug with a psychiatrist and therapist before choosing a drug for your child. You need to make sure that your choices are safe from your child's health and medical history.

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   Use nerve stabilizers. This is often the first choice when prescribing bipolar disorder medications. They are often used to treat and prevent hysteria, but often do not help with depression. Nerve stabilizers are often prescribed together with antidepressants.
   • Li-ti is approved for use in children over the age of 12 that are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. Some adolescents and pre-adolescents respond well to micronutrients, but others experience side effects such as mood swings, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, and symptoms. like a cold.
   • Li-ti and nerve stabilizers in general can lead to suicidal thoughts, especially in adolescents. The use of the drug should be closely monitored by a psychologist and specialist.

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   Learn about atypical antipsychotic medications. If a child is unsuitable for stabilizing drugs, a psychiatrist or specialist may prescribe atypical antipsychotic medications. Allowed to be used in children 10 years of age and older, atypical antipsychotic medications can help regulate emotions and reduce manic symptoms.
   • Atypical antipsychotic drugs can have a positive effect on young children and adolescents, but should not be used for long. Prolonged use of the drug can cause uncontrolled muscle twitching in the mouth and hands.
   • Weight gain is a serious problem associated with atypical antipsychotics. A change in metabolism that causes sudden and rapid weight gain can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of diabetes. Children and teenagers taking atypical antipsychotics should closely monitor their weight and maintain a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

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   Use an antidepressant. Antidepressants are often used in conjunction with other medications. Neuromalants and antipsychotics can overcome hysteria, and combining with antidepressants can help treat depression.
   • The effectiveness of antidepressants in children and adolescents is still unclear. Some adolescents and young children respond well to medications, but research shows that using antidepressants and stabilizers does not make a significant difference compared to taking only neuroleptics. .
   • Side effects on the body include nausea, weight gain, headache, and sleep disturbances. Antidepressants are relatively safe, but children need close supervision while taking psychiatric medications. For some children, antidepressants can increase suicidal thoughts.
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Method 3 of 3: Provide support

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   Learn a lot about bipolar disorder. Children with bipolar disorder need support from their families. The best way to support your child is through education.
   • Bipolar disorder manifests itself in emotional swings, in which a child transitions from manic to depressed. During manic episodes, children can be very dull, intense, and cheerful while still being angry. They have very little sleep, distraction, and practice dangerous behavior. During a depressive episode, a child may become quiet and apathetic and cry a lot. They also feel guilty or useless and have no interest in participating in the activity. Children may also complain about pain because they lack words to express their feelings of sadness and despair.
   • Bipolar disorder comes in many types. Bipolar I disorder is usually more severe, accompanied by multiple mania episodes lasting up to six days. Bipolar II disorder includes a shorter and less severe manic episode. There are many milder forms of bipolar disorder that fall outside of the two categories. Once your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the psychiatrist will explain the type of the disorder and allow you to ask questions.
   • The best way to find out about your child's condition is to talk to your child's doctor or psychiatrist. They may recommend that you read a child's emotional management guidebook with bipolar disorder.

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   Note the child's emotions and behavior. Begin to record daily children's behaviors. How are the children's feelings today? What causes that emotion? How do they sleep lately? What medicine is the child taking? These are important factors for a child's medical condition. This helps you keep track of progress and possible side effects as a result of the new therapy or medication. Give information to doctors and psychiatrists to change the child's treatment for the best results.

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   Talk to your child's teacher. They need to know the student's situation. Children with bipolar disorder can lose focus on learning and communication, so teachers should pay attention to support.
   • Talk to your new teacher at the start of the school year. Although awareness of mental illness is gradually increasing, some people are still confused or suspicious. Explain that bipolar disorder is a biological disease similar to diabetes, and that your child needs special help.
   • Be as transparent as possible. You should make a list of the exceptions for teachers. For example, your child may need more time to do a quiz or quiz. You need to understand that teachers cannot make all exceptions outside of the school rules.You will need to discuss special needs with administrators, such as principals, to make sure that needs are met.
   • Ask your child's doctor or psychiatrist to write the certificate. Professional explanations can help teachers better understand. Some schools even require a note from a doctor or psychiatrist if special corrections are needed.

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   Help your child keep track of the schedule of treatment and medication use. Children need your support to manage their condition. Explain to your child the benefits of therapies and medications. Remind your child of when to take the medicine and visit the doctor on time. Talk to your child about the condition through treatment and always explain that having a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. advertisement