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Being diagnosed with bipolar disease is no laughing matter. Many people believe they have this disease, and it's best if caught early. 12 is not too young, as long as the symptoms the child is displaying are real and happening daily.

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My nephew was unofficially diagnosed with bipolar at 4 yrs old. The official diagnosis was ADHD and a probable anxiety disorder. He's 15 now and indeed he is bipolar, type 1. He's been hospitalized many times. I think it is controversial diagnosing 'labeling' children so young and I don't know how they differentiate the two. A huge problem is the medications given to control the disorders. My nephew and son (also type 1 bipolar) cannot take ADHD medications. It sends them into mania - window breaking, can't blink mania. For them this fact was helpful in diagnosis.


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How do you know if your daughter is bipolar My daughter can go from being in a good mood to a bad mood with in seconds. She is 14 years old and had been like this since she was very young.?

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