The Bipolar Child Up to one million children in the U.S. suffer from bipolar disorder. Bipolar is similar to manic depression but the moods are extremely abrupt and are uncontrollable. Psychiatrist Demitri Papolos and his wife Janice, authors of the book, The Bipolar Child , enlightened and advised parents further on this disorder. Because of the medication issue, Janice says doctors should first look at bipolar before treating children with multiple conditions. Unlike adults with bipolar, the symptoms in children are different.
Bipolar children feel scared all the time.
Many bipolar children refuse to sleep for days at a time. Lines between reality and fantasy are often blurred for bipolar children. Md. Papolos, Janice Papolos. At Any Age Emotional Wellbeing Bob Greene Spa Girls Mind and Body Message Boards Oprah's favorite jogging MP3 player. Harpo Inc. All rights reserved.