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Most people consider bipolar disorder an adult mental illness, however, children as young as six years old have been diagnosed with the disorder. BPHope.com is an online resource for people who are interested in learning more about bipolar disorder and the symptoms of depression. They recently added a “Kids” category to help children, teens, and parents better understand diagnosis and treatments. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. The person might be having a depressive episode where they feel very sad and lethargic or they might be having a manic episode, where they feel euphoric and irritated. Of course, it is not always one or the other the individual struggles with; there are also periods of emotional balance in between. Some symptoms of bipolar disorder differ slightly in children than in adults. Kids and teenagers who are having a depressive episode might: Feel and seem very sad Eat too much or too little Have little energy Not be interested in regu...

Are you interested in learning about bipolar I, bipolar II and the symptoms related to bipolar disorder ? Many people ask the question, “ What is bipolar ?” because among the general public, there are misconceptions and falsities that surround the mental illness. Bipolar disorder affects 5.7 million adults in the United States alone. It is defined as a mental disorder that is characterized by both episodes of mania and depression. The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II is that in bipolar I, the individual experiences manic episodes (or at least one in their lifetime) while the individual with bipolar II experiences episodes of hypomania, which isn’t quite as intense as mania. The 10 signs to look for in bipolar I and bipolar II include: Manic episodes are characterized by: 1.) Feelings of euphoria, sometimes defined as a feeling of extreme happiness 2.) Engaging in risky behaviors (these include sexual, financial, physical, etc.) 3.) Exceptional energy wi...

Most people consider bipolar disorder an adult mental illness, however, children as young as six years old have been diagnosed with the disorder. BPHope.com is an online resource for people who are interested in learning more about bipolar disorder and the symptoms of depression. They recently added a “Kids” category to help children, teens, and parents better understand diagnosis and treatments. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. The person might be having a depressive episode where they feel very sad and lethargic or they might be having a manic episode, where they feel euphoric and irritated. Of course, it is not always one or the other the individual struggles with; there are also periods of emotional balance in between. Some symptoms of bipolar disorder differ slightly in children than in adults. Kids and teenagers who are having a depressive episode might: Feel and seem very sad Eat too much or too little Have little energy Not be inter...

At BPHope.com , they offer their readership a wealth of articles surrounding the topic of the symptoms of bipolar. This all-inclusive website also offers information on how people struggling with bipolar can manage their various relationships including life partners, parents, children, bosses, friends, and coworkers. In the United States alone, 5.7 million adults have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This mental illness is also described as “manic depression” because it encompasses both ends of the mood spectrum. “Manic” is used to describe when the individual is feeling euphoric, while “depression” is used for when they are feeling tired and sad. There are many other symptoms that can be attached to each, and they are: Mania Symptoms Exhibiting poor judgment Individual believes they are capable of things outside of their abilities Increased sexual desire Rapid speech, high volume Unusually increased amount of energy Decreased need for sleep, despite increase in ene...