To date, there is no cure for Bipolar disorder. However, treatment with medications, psychotherapy, or both may help people get better. It's important for you to know that children sometimes respond differently to psychiatric medications than adults do.
Persons with bipolar disorder need to receive help from mental health professionals, possibly including regular medication to regulate mood swings.
Oppositional defiance disorder is something one grows out of unlike bipolar disorder which is permanent. Bipolar disorder is accompanied by mood swings being on top of the world one moments and in despair the next and these moods can last for weeks without signs of improvement. There are other symptoms as well that can help a parent distinguish whether or that is the case. Bipolar disorder is very difficult to live with and should be diagnosed as soon as possible. The book 'the bipolar child' will tell you what you need to know.
For more information on bipolar disorder, I recommend visiting this website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml. Also, the name of the discipline is "psychology."
You should see a psychologist for the emotional/mental aspect of Bipolar Disorder, and a psychiatrist for the medicine(s) you will need to deal with the symptoms.
You need to go to your doctor and get some medication so that your brain can function properly and that you will have the bipolar under control. If you think it is needed, go to some counseling or see a phyciatrist to help you out.
One can find information on what causes bipolar disorder in humans by using websites such as Wikipedia or NIHM that tells you everything you need to know about bipolar disorder and how it is caused in humans.
You go to a psychiatric professional. However, if you are unsure about your suspicions, you could try the PsychCentral quizzes; they give an indication of whether you need to see a psychiatrist. However they are NOT able to diagnose.
If you are worried that you are suffering from depersonalization depression and bipolar disorder, you will need to see a doctor. A doctor can offer treatment.
You need to schedule an appointment with a psychotherapist or psychologist. Only these doctors can diagnose any psychological disorders that you may be suffering from, or determine what is causing your symptoms. See the related link below to a website that has more information about bipolar disorder, including support groups and answers to common questions. Only a doctor of psychology can diagnose bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder, you may be prescribed medication to keep it under control.
Headaches are a very common symptom of bipolar disorder. If your headache is like a migraine, accompanied by vomiting and nausea, it is even more possible that you have bipolar disorder. If you seem to need darkness and quiet, this is another sign. See a psychologist or your regular doctor to be diagnosed.
If you think or suspect yourself you have a bipolar disorder you need to book an appointment to your physician immediately. The physician will take some tests from you.
The phone number to the bipolar hotline is 866-393-9895. You can also try the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255. They should be able to help you.