How To Deal With Someone Who Is Bipolar And Angry

There is a great deal you could do as a parent of a kid with bipolar disorder to keep your kids healthy. Here are some ideas for you.

Stick to your medicine schedule. You must ensure that your child receives the bipolar disorder medicine that he or she requires. Use clocks, notes, pillboxes, or anything else that will help you remember. If your kid needs medicine at school, speak with their instructor or the nurse practitioner; some schools do not allow students to self-administer medication.

Keep an eye on the adverse effects. Most bipolar disorder treatments (notably antipsychotic meds, antidepressants, and even mood stabilizers) were developed with adults in mind, and only a few have been thoroughly researched in children and teenagers. Weight gain and alterations in blood cholesterol and sugar caused by certain atypical antipsychotic drugs are more common in some children. Ask your child’s doctor what symptoms to look out for, and blood work may need to be monitored on a regular basis. The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings that certain antidepressants and other depression medications may raise the risk of suicidal ideation among children, teenagers, and young adults aged 12 to 24.

Keep in touch with your child’s teachers. A kid with bipolar disorder may require extra accommodations at school in some situations. During stressful times, they may require more breaks or less homework. So, talk to your child’s instructors or the school superintendent and come to an arrangement. In certain situations, your child may need to be removed from school for a period of time, at least until their bipolar symptoms improve.

Maintain a routine. A daily plan can be quite beneficial to children with bipolar disorder. Assist them in waking up, eating meals, exercising, and going to bed at around the same time every day. Make every effort to alleviate home tension.

Consider family counseling. Having a child who suffers from bipolar disorder can be a source of stress for the entire family. It can put further strain on your relationship. Your other children may be confused about what’s amiss with their sibling or jealous of all the care they’re getting. Seeing a therapist as a family might help you all understand and address these concerns.

Suicide threats should be taken seriously. No parent wants to consider their child injuring himself or herself. But, regrettably, it may happen to anyone, including small infants. So don’t dismiss it if your youngster begins to show a desire to die or participates in a life-threatening activity. Remove any firearms or potentially harmful narcotics from the premises. Also, seek assistance as soon as possible.