Bipolar Support Group Networkfor Bipolar Disorder Children
Seeing a beautiful child turning into a monster before our very eyes day in and day out can be quite heartbreaking. With no bipolar support group to turn to for help when these bipolar children are experiencing these horrible tantrums can be quite frustrating.
Mothers Cry for Help
A typical mothers cry for help can go like this: “Help, I have a 5 yr old child and she has been diagnosed with bipolar symptoms. After struggling with anger and other emotional issues for a long time I have put my child on medications. She was doing okay on medication, listening to me, there wasnt much arguing or tantrums like before and this would go on for some time until probably the medication loses its strength. But, when she is not taking her medication she freaks out at small things and screams, throw things and starts yelling at everyone. She would even tell me that she does not want me. Most of the time it is difficult to get her to calm down! Right now I am scared for her and I dont know what to do”.
Symptoms to look out for
Symptoms of bipolar in adults look and are experienced differently to those in children. Even though 5 year old children have been diagnosed with the symptoms it has been reported that children were showing signs at much earlier age. The typical signs are clingy, uncontrollable seizures like tantrums and rages which seem to come out of nowhere.
Infant Children and Bipolar Symptoms
Bipolar disorder symptoms can emerge as early as infancy. Young children later diagnosed with the disorder experience sleeping irregularity, very attached, uncontrollable tantrums and full of rage. Some mother have even shared that just by using the word No triggers out bursts and rages.
Purpose of Bipolar Support Group
Belonging to a support group can be of great help by giving you peace of mind. Secondly you are able to meet an confide with people with the same problem and all they want to know is how they can help their child at those difficult times. These meetings are confidential. Most of the time, bipolar support groups means exchanging numbers and making new friends who share the same disease. The goal of these groups is to walk together especially in those times of difficulty.
Support Your Bipolar Child
Words of support and being non-judgmental can be helpful for children who cannot attend a support group because they are too young. Keep your child in an environment that is both safe for the child and caregiver and always try to use words of encouragement.
Final Word
Bipolar disorder children can either bring out the best or the worst in us as caregivers. It is not easy both for the child or families under these difficult circumstances. It is important to know that the family is the first bipolar support group for the child. Working out in unison what to be said and do at different times of the childs behavior can be a learning experience for all.
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