Bipolar disorder during Childhood

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070501075301.htm


Summary- Bipolar Disorder also called Manic depressive disorder means a person experiences mood changes that fluctuate between periods of high energy and huge depression. Bipolar is estimated to affect about 1.3 percent of adults, that can affect children and babies too. If you don't treat this disorder you can most likely get into stuff you don't want to get into. This means addictions or relationships and everyday things such as drugs or alcohol, work, school. Untreated then gives you the risk of suicide. Make sure you get yourself checked out, you can go a long period of time without recognizing it. You can experience a Bipolar disorder as young as 13 years old. 22 to 28 percent experienced this disorder before or at the age of 13. Most people diagnosed with this disorder might be diagnosed with ADHD too, so check yourself out if you experience any mood changes or high depression, you might have it.


Critique- This article has  a bunch of info on this disorder from people's experiences to statistics. Its true what they said, make sure to get it treated. This was a good article.


Impact- If you see someone like this not to judge them, because you can hurt them and they may even take their life. You don't know what they are going through, instead help them and be their friend.