Bipolar Disorder ---------------------- Symptoms Cont... ============== Symptoms in children and adolescents ============================== Instead of clear-cut depression and mania or hypomania, the most prominent signs of BIPOLAR DISORDER in children and adolescents can include explosive temper, rapid mood shifts, reckless behavior and aggression. In some cases, these shifts occur within hours or less — for example, a child may have intense periods of giddiness and silliness, long bouts of crying and outbursts of explosive anger all in one day. When to see a doctor ================= If you have any symptoms of depression or mania, see your doctor or MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER. Bipolar disorder doesnt get better on its own. Getting treatment from a MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER with experience in bipolar disorder can help you get your symptoms under control. Many PEOPLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER dont get the treatment they need. Despite the mood extremes, PEOPLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER often dont recognize how much their emotional instability disrupts their lives and the lives of their loved ones. And if youre like some people with bipolar disorder, you may enjoy the feelings of euphoria and cycles of being more productive. However, this euphoria is always followed by an emotional crash that can leave you depressed, worn out — and perhaps in financial, legal or relationship trouble. If youre reluctant to seek treatment, confide in a friend or loved one, a health care professional, a faith leader or someone else you trust. They may be able to help you take the first steps to successful treatment. If you have suicidal thoughts ====================== Suicidal thoughts and behavior are common among people with bipolar disorder. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, get help right away. Here are some steps you can take: • Contact a family member or friend. • Seek help from your doctor, a mental health provider or other health care professional. • Call a suicide hot line number — in the× States, you can reach the toll-free, 24-hour hot line of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 to talk to a trained counselor. • Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone in your faith community. When to get emergency help ====================== If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If you have a loved one who has harmed himself or herself, or is seriously considering doing so, make sure someone stays with that person. Take him or her to the hospital or call for emergency help. Source: Mayo Clinic
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000
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