what are some major symptoms of bipolar disorder in younger people and how can it be fixed?

My wife and I are started to feel that maybe my son has bipolar but know know what the symptoms are. Can anyone provide some basic information.

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Bipolar disease, known more frequently as bipolar disorder, is diagnosed by looking at behavioral symptoms that include periods of mania and periods of depression. Get information on the symptoms of both mania and depression with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on bipolar disorder. Expert: David Thomas Contact: www.WTGTampa.com Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

I suspect that i am bipolar, but I’m wondering if there is a general age where people with bipolar start to show symptoms? I’m 14 and that just seems too young, but at least 85% of my symptoms match the information I found about bipolar.

I realize that this is not the best place to get diagnosed, but I’d like to have some kind of idea of what I’m up against before I begin the arduous task of convincing my parents to let me go to a doctor and get checked out.

Could anyone tell me the common symptoms recognized from the patient suffering due to Bipolar Disorder?

what are the symptoms??

Are they the same as for adults, or different?

Schizophreniform Disorder is more likely to occur in people if they have family members with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (also called manic depression). The disorder occurs equally in men and women, although it often strikes men at a younger age, between the ages of 18 and 24. Schizophreniform disorder appears to be related to abnormalities in the structure and chemistry of the brain, and appears to have strong genetic links. Treatment of schizophreniform disorder is generally the same as that for schizophrenia. Treatment aims to protect and stabilize the patient, to minimize the psychosocial consequences, and to resolve the target symptoms with minimal adverse effects. Antipsychotic medications are the most common type of medication used to treat this disorder, but other medications such as tranquilizers and antidepressants may also be of value. The patient who may be at risk of harming himself or herself or others requires hospitalization. This allows for complete diagnostic evaluation and helps to ensure the safety of the patient and others. A supportive environment with minimal stimulation is most helpful. As improvement progresses, help with coping skills, problem-solving techniques, and psychoeducational approaches may be added for patients and their families. Patients may benefit from a structured intermediate environment, such as a day hospital, during the initial phases of returning to the community.

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I recently found out that a friend of mine is bipolar. Can you give me specifc symptoms and examples so I can better understand her?

She seems to trust very few people and distrusts other females.

Is this a symptom?

I go to AA and a lot of people there are bipolar. Why is this?

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