Learning Not to Use Bipolar Medication On Bipolar In Children
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It is a known fact that symptoms of bipolar disorder in children can be very different than those that are experienced by adults. It can also be confused with other mental disorders in children, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or depression. When children are diagnosed with the disorder it significantly interferes with their ability to function at home, in school and their relationship with friends.
Early Signs to look out for
When you find your children not listening, their behaviors very bad, public behaviors humiliating and to top it all up they wont listen. Well, join the club with your problems and getting your child to behave is much easier than you think. But, with bipolar children there is a right and a wrong way of doing things.
Doing it wrong
Because we have been brought up by shouting and punishment we believe that it will work for bipolar in children. The fact is, it wont work. It is important to remember you are dealing with a brain problem, not your unusual ordinary child. Even when we yell, shout, and hand out different types of punishments, three out of four bipolar kids get up to behaviors they already KNOW are wrong and yet, continue to do them. It is surprising, that the key to ending these problem behaviors is actually to STOP threatening punishments and instead offer rewards.
Behaviors - Addiction
Like gamblers who are addicted, you can at least have some idea on children who are being addicted to something mainly their wild behaviors. These bipolar children are reliant on their very behaviors - such as fighting with other children and temper tantrums. Parents and caregivers must first understand and know why the child is doing what they are doing. The first one is to know that it is a mental illness, and once we know these truths, we can now begin to give positive encouragements to our children. The result can surprise everyone.
What Works for These Children
May have a negative result rather than a positive one, as we have seen before, arguing and shouting doesn’t work. When you try and get children to clean up, help in the compound outside, or take responsibility for their toys it doesn’t have to be a task! After every responsibility try to make a big show that what they have done has been appreciated and thank them for what they have done. Any opportunity offers them, a congratulatory hug or word. A positive remark here and there can work wonders. Doing this you in are in fact training their mind to react to positive attitudes. These formula, Negative action = Negative reaction and Positive action from parents = Positive reaction from kids may be good to remember every time you interact with your child.
The Problems with Diagnosing Children
Because of other symptoms not related to bipolar, bipolar in children can be very difficult to diagnose.
All bipolar drugs are powerful ” overuse can result in overdose.
Quite heavy-handed, some psychiatrists with giving medications to bipolar children.
The side effects can be great, resulting in hair loss, weight gain, and acne (small swelling on the skin), this can become a big problem for children with over sensitive skin.
Proven
Proven by lots of parents the body can recover itself without the use of strong bipolar medication. The two words required are POSITIVE and learning to stay PATIENT.
