Question 1

might i pass my bipolar type 2 onto my children?

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Possibly: It is possible that certain psychiatric conditions or traits run in families. Have your child evaluated by a competent psychiatrist to see if this trait is likely present in your child. Good luck.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children?

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Cycling etc: Irritability, rapid changes in mood, easy anger, meaness, destructibility, sleeplessness, infallibility (thinking one is always right, aggressiveness, hypersexulality, aggression toward animals, lying & deceitfulness.  See www.Bipolarchild.Com/resources/jbrf/. Dr papolos developed an effective questionnaire to screen for bipolar disorder. The diagnosis will be made by your doctor or psychiatrist.

Question 3

how do you explain your bipolar disorder to your children?

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Warmly by age: Each child has a particular maturity. Address yourself using this as your guide. A younger child will understand ''medicine'', being ill . More mature child will appreciate more details such as ''mood'', ''feelings'', have a really good doctor, ''will be with me, us for a long time''. Do make sure you allow each to feel you are available for concerns & questions. And each is safe & loved.

Question 4

what are the chances of my children being bipolar if we are?

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High : Bipolar disorder is the most heritable condition we know.  If both parents are bipolar, then there is better than a 50-50 chance the children will be bipolar.

Question 5

what are the usual symptoms of bipolar disorder in children?

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BIPOLAR DISORDER: Manic depressive personality sometimes child is sad alternates with elation lasting for a few months.Stressful life events or other psychosocial  factors may precede  mood changes.

Question 6

will my children have bipolar disorder when they grow up if i did?

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Not sure: If you have bipolar disorder your child's chance of having same goes up, but its not certain that he/she will. No psychiatric disorder has 100% hereditary transmission.

Question 7

what are some of the issues with giving bipolar medications to children?

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Children under six: are generally not diagnosed with BP disorder, because their symptoms vary widely.   There are exceptions, like severe cases, in which case meds may help (along with lots of therapy for the child and family).   Meds have side effects, some of which are severe.   A child psychiatrist is the best professional to monitor the meds, but in general use caution when giving children these strong meds.

Question 8

how to know what is available for bipolar children who forget to take meds?

Accepted Answer

Parents: One of the reasons children are required to have guardians is that they are incapable of making the decisions that they need to make in order to be responsible adults.  It's even harder when they have illnesses like bipolar disorder.  Accordingly, it is our responsibility as parents or guardians to make sure they are doing what they need to do.  It's your job to make sure he's taking his meds.

Question 9

i have bipolar disorder type 1. what are the chances of me passing it on to my children. my grandfther had bipolar type 1 aswell.

Accepted Answer

Available studies: Genetic transmission of bipolar disorder is not complete -- your children do not automatically develop the disease that you have.  Some studies have shown that with 1 bipolar parent, there is 15% risk in kids' developing the illness; with both parents, it goes up to 30%.  So there's a greater chance that your children won't be bipolar, than that they will.  Healthy lifestyle helps too.

Question 10

is it possible for children to have bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar: Sure. A good evaluation by a child psychiatrist will confirm the diagnosis.

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