ople have a hard time understanding and following what they are talking about. Manic children often take part in high risk taking behavior, such as drinking alcohol, abusing drugs, sexual promiscuity, and reckless driving (Bipolar Disorder In Teens 1). Bipolar children often have defiance of authority, strong frequent cravings for sugary foods such as candy and chocolates and have inappropriate promiscuous behavior (About Early-Onset 2). The depressive side of a child with Bipolar Disorder is similar to an adults. Children have irritability, constant sadness, and frequent crying. They often have thoughts of suicide, suicide plans, and suicide attempts. They lose interest quickly in activities they used to enjoy and they also have a lose of interest in their friends and families. They have a low energy level when they are depressed, and they often sleep a lot during the day, also poor concentration, and complaints of boredom (Bipolar Disorder In Teens 1). Very common symptoms of a Bipolar child are rages and explosive temper tantrums that can last for several hours. Major hyperactivity including silliness, Determining Bipolar Disorder in children is harder then adults because of the mistakes doctors make in their diagnosis.goofiness, and giddiness. Very aggressive behavior, including risk taking behavior. They have low self-esteem and social anxiety. Other common behaviors that Bipolar children have are bed-wetting especially in boys, night terrors, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions. Obsessional and compulsive behavior. Learning disabilities are apart of being bipolar also, they have poor shirt term memory, and they lack organizational skills. Children often have fascinations with horrible morbid thoughts. They have very manipulative behavior, bossiness and lying. The least common symptoms are bingeing, self- mutilating behaviors, and cruelty to animals (Symptoms of Bipolar 1-2). When a Bipolar adult is in a manic stage they can ei...
