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Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsBBipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsBipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsEnglishPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)NANAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-07-15T04:00:00Z12.400000000000038.2000000000000826.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>​Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.</p> <h2>What are the main symptoms of bipolar disorder?</h2><p>The main symptoms of bipolar disorder are alternating episodes of <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a> and mania, and, sometimes, symptoms of psychosis.</p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Bipolar disorder has a number of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioural symptoms.</li> <li>Your child's doctor will interview you and your child to reach a diagnosis.</li> <li>The doctor will likely recommend that your child or teen see a specialist for further evaluation and may do other tests to rule out other causes of symptoms.</li> </ul><h2>Symptoms of depression</h2><p>Depression has a range of emotional, cognitive (mental), behavioural and physical <a href="/Article?contentid=284&language=English">symptoms</a>. These include low mood, feelings of hopelessness, negative thoughts, loss of interest in enjoyable activities and changes in sleep patterns.</p><h2>Symptoms of mania and hypomania</h2><p>Much like the symptoms of depression, the symptoms of mania and hypomania fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li>emotional</li><li>cognitive</li><li>behavioural</li><li>physical</li></ul><h3>Emotional symptoms</h3><p>During an episode of mania or hypomania, a child or teen may feel:</p><ul><li>elevated, euphoric or irritable</li><li>grand or on top of the world</li></ul><h3>Cognitive symptoms</h3><p>Someone experiencing mania or hypomania may:</p><ul><li>believe they have special powers or talents that are not based in reality</li><li>suffer reduced concentration</li><li>have racing thoughts</li></ul><h3>Behavioural symptoms</h3><p>An episode of mania or hypomania can often involve:</p><ul><li>starting many different activities or projects</li><li>engaging in risky behaviour such as increased spending or substance use, increased sexual activity or reckless driving</li><li>talking more than usual and more rapidly than usual, sometimes not allowing interruptions</li><li>jumping from one topic to another when speaking</li></ul> ​ <h3>Physical symptoms</h3><p>During an episode of mania or hypomania, a child or teen may:</p><ul><li>have high energy levels</li><li>be agitated</li><li>sleep much less than usual (typically one or two hours a night) without feeling tired</li></ul><h2>Symptoms of psychosis</h2><p>When someone experiences psychosis, they tend to develop beliefs that are not rooted in reality.</p><ul><li>During an episode of mania, their beliefs are typically positive, such as being better than others.</li><li>During depressive episodes, the beliefs are typically negative, such as being responsible for catastrophic events.</li></ul><p>Someone experiencing psychosis will also often sense things that do not really exist, for instance hearing voices or seeing things that are not visible to others. They may also speak in a way that is difficult or impossible to follow or develop new behaviours that seem bizarre and pointless.</p><h2>How children experience bipolar disorder</h2><p>In younger (pre-teen) children, the symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder can often be confused. Children with bipolar disorder show signs of dramatic mood changes that last for several days to several weeks at a time. The elevated, irritable or depressed mood lasts for most of the day, every day of that episode.</p><ul><li>During a manic or hypomanic episode, the child might appear sillier than usual, speak more often and more quickly than usual, sleep much less than usual and not feel tired and engage in many activities, especially enjoyable or risky activities.</li><li>During a depressed or mixed episode (an episode with both manic and depressive symptoms), the child might experience prolonged sadness, crying, irritability, increased sleep, fatigue or thoughts of <a href="/Article?contentid=291&language=English">suicide</a>.</li></ul><h2>How teens experience bipolar disorder</h2><p>Teens display similar symptoms of bipolar disorder as adults, but they may have more frequent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. They will often have symptoms of psychosis as well.</p><ul><li>During an episode of mania or hypomania, teens may present as excitable and/or irritable, speak quickly and start many activities (especially pleasurable activities that can be risky, such as substance use, excessive spending and sexual activity).</li><li>During a depressive or mixed episode, teens should be carefully monitored for <a href="/Article?contentid=291&language=English">suicidal thoughts or behaviours </a>.</li></ul><h2>How bipolar disorder is diagnosed</h2> <p>Your child's doctor will speak to you and your child and ask you both about:</p> <ul> <li>your concerns and the symptoms that are interfering with your child's functioning</li> <li>any current stressors in your child's life</li> <li>any medications or substances that your child may have taken</li> <li>your child's development (from pregnancy onwards)</li> <li>your family's mental health history</li> <li>family stressors</li> </ul> <p>If your child has experienced an episode of mania or hypomania, they might meet the criteria for bipolar disorder.</p> <p>Your child's doctor may also want to do other tests to check for possible causes of your child's symptoms. </p><h2>What your child's doctor can do for bipolar disorder</h2> <p>If your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your doctor will discuss the most appropriate course of action with you and your child. This decision may need input from other members of your family or your child's teachers.</p> <p>Your child's doctor may also suggest that your child see a <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">therapist or a psychiatrist</a>. They may also recommend <a href="/Article?contentid=704&language=English">medications​</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">lifestyle changes</a>. Medications are often necessary for treating bipolar disorder.</p><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on bipolar disorder, please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=279&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Overview</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=704&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Treatment with medications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes</a><br></p><div><p>Please visit our teen mental health website for teen-specific information on:</p></div><div><p> <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3844&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">Bipolar disorder: Overview</a></p><p></p><p> <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3845&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">Bipolar disorder: Treatment and coping methods</a><br></p></div>
Trouble bipolaire: signes avant-coureursTTrouble bipolaire: signes avant-coureursBipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsFrenchPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)NANAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-07-15T04:00:00Z000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Découvrez les principaux symptômes du trouble bipolaire et comment ils apparaissent chez les enfants et les adolescents.</p><h2>Quels sont les principaux symptômes du trouble bipolaire?</h2> <p>Les principaux symptômes du trouble bipolaire sont l'alternance des épisodes de <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=French">dépression</a> et de manie, et, parfois, les symptômes de psychose.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Le trouble bipolaire se reconnaît à un certain nombre de troubles émotifs, physiques, cognitifs et comportementaux.</li> <li>Le médecin de votre enfant s'entretiendra avec vous et votre enfant afin d'établir le diagnostic.</li> <li>Le médecin va probablement recommander que votre enfant ou adolescent soit évalué par un spécialiste ou subisse d'autres tests afin d'écarter d'autres causes de symptômes.</li> </ul><h2>Les symptômes de la dépression</h2> <p>La dépression comporte une gamme de <a href="/Article?contentid=284&language=French">symptômes</a> émotifs, cognitifs (mentaux), physiques et de comportement. Il s'agit notamment d'humeur maussade, de sentiments de désespoir, de pensées négatives, de perte d'intérêt pour les activités agréables et de changements dans les habitudes de sommeil.</p> <h2>Les symptômes de la manie et de l'hypomanie</h2> <p>Tout comme les symptômes de la dépression, les symptômes de manie et d'hypomanie tombent dans les catégories suivantes:</p> <ul> <li>émotifs,</li> <li>cognitifs,</li> <li>comportementaux,</li> <li>physiques.</li> </ul> <h3>Symptômes émotifs</h3> <p>Durant un épisode de manie ou d'hypomanie, l'enfant ou l'adolescent peut se sentir:</p> <ul> <li>euphorique, de très bonne humeur ou irritable,</li> <li>fort ou sur le toit du monde.</li> </ul> <h3>Symptômes cognitifs</h3> <p>Quelqu'un en situation de manie ou d'hypomanie peut:</p> <ul> <li>croire qu'il détient des pouvoirs spéciaux ou a des talents qui ne reflètent pas la réalité,</li> <li>avoir du mal à se concentrer,</li> <li>ressentir des pensées en rafale.</li> </ul> <h3>Symptômes comportementaux</h3> <p>Un épisode de manie ou d'hypomanie peut souvent comprendre:</p> <ul> <li>démarrer simultanément des nombreuses activités ou projets différents,</li> <li>adopter un comportement à risque comme un accroissement des dépenses, une plus grande consommation d'alcool, une augmentation de l'activité sexuelle ou une conduite dangereuse,</li> <li>parler plus et plus rapidement qu'à l'habitude, parfois en ne permettant aucune interruption,</li> <li>sauter d'un sujet à un autre dans la conversation.</li> </ul> <h3>Symptômes physiques<br></h3> <p>Durant un épisode de manie ou d'hypomanie, un enfant ou un adolescent peut:</p> <ul> <li>avoir un niveau d'énergie élevé,</li> <li>être agité,</li> <li>dormir beaucoup moins que d'habitude (en général une ou deux heures par nuit) sans se sentir fatigué.</li> </ul> <h2>Les symptômes de la psychose</h2> <p>Une personne qui souffre de psychose a tendance à développer des croyances qui ne sont pas ancrées dans la réalité.</p> <ul> <li>Pendant un épisode de manie, leurs croyances sont généralement positives, comme de se sentir meilleur que les autres.</li> <li>Au cours d'épisodes dépressifs, les croyances sont généralement négatives, comme de se sentir responsable d'événements catastrophiques.</li> </ul> <p>Une personne en situation de psychose ressent également fréquemment des choses qui n'existent pas, par exemple d'entendre des voix ou de voir des choses invisibles à d'autres. Elle peut se mettre à parler d'une façon difficile ou impossible à suivre ou adopter de nouveaux comportements qui semblent bizarres et dénués de sens.</p> <h2>Comment les enfants vivent-ils le trouble bipolaire?</h2> <p>Chez les plus jeunes enfants (pré-adolescents) les symptômes du TDAH peuvent souvent se confondre avec ceux du trouble bipolaire. Les enfants atteints de trouble bipolaire présentent des signes de changements d'humeur spectaculaires qui peuvent durer de plusieurs jours à plusieurs semaines, à chaque fois. La bonne humeur, l'irritabilité ou la dépression dure pendant la plus grande partie de la journée, chaque jour de cet épisode.</p> <ul> <li>Au cours d'un épisode maniaque ou hypomaniaque, l'enfant peut paraître plus joueur que d'habitude, parler plus souvent et plus rapidement que d'habitude, dormir beaucoup moins que d'habitude sans se sentir fatigué et s'engager dans de nombreuses activités, en particulièrement agréables ou risquées.</li> <li>Au cours d'un épisode dépressif ou mixte (un épisode qui inclut à la fois les symptômes dépressifs et maniaques), l'enfant peut éprouver de la tristesse prolongée, pleurer, être irritable, dormir davantage, être fatigué ou avoir des idées de suicide.</li> </ul> <h2>Comment les adolescents vivent-ils le trouble bipolaire?</h2> <p>Les adolescents présentent les mêmes symptômes de trouble bipolaire que les adultes, mais ils peuvent avoir plus souvent des épisodes de manie ou d'hypomanie et de dépression. Ils ont souvent également des symptômes de psychose.</p> <ul> <li>Durant un épisode de manie ou d'hypomanie, les adolescents peuvent être excitables et/ou irritables, parler rapidement, entamer de nombreuses activités (en particulier des activités agréables qui peuvent être risquées, telles que l'usage de substances, des dépenses excessives et l'activité sexuelle).</li> <li>Au cours d'un épisode dépressif ou mixte, les adolescents doivent être attentivement surveillés car ils risquent d'avoir des <a href="/Article?contentid=291&language=French">pensées ou des comportements suicidaires</a>.</li> </ul><h2>Comment les troubles bipolaires sont-ils diagnostiqués?</h2> <p>Le médecin de votre enfant va discuter avec vous-même et votre enfant et vous interroger tous les deux sur les points suivants:</p> <ul> <li>vos inquiétudes et les symptômes qui peuvent interférer avec la vie quotidienne de l'enfant,</li> <li>les éventuels facteurs de stress courants dans la vie de votre enfant,</li> <li>tous les médicaments ou substances que votre enfant a pris,</li> <li>le développement de votre enfant (dès la grossesse),</li> <li>l'historique de santé mentale de votre famille,</li> <li>les facteurs de stress familiaux.</li> </ul> <p>Si votre enfant a eu un épisode de manie ou d'hypomanie, il pourrait répondre aux critères de trouble bipolaire.</p> <p>Le médecin de votre enfant peut également faire d'autres tests afin de vérifier les causes possibles des symptômes de l'enfant. </p><h2>Que peut faire le médecin pour traiter le trouble bipolaire de votre enfant?</h2><p>Si votre enfant reçoit un diagnostic de trouble bipolaire, votre médecin discutera avec vous et votre enfant des mesures à prendre les plus appropriées. Cette décision peut nécessiter la participation d'autres membres de votre famille ou d'enseignants de votre enfant.</p><p>Le médecin de votre enfant peut également suggérer que votre enfant voit <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=French">un thérapeute ou un psychiatre</a>. Il peut également recommander la prise de <a href="/Article?contentid=704&language=French">médicaments</a> ou des<a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=French">>changements de mode de vie​</a>. Les médicaments sont souvent nécessaires au traitement du trouble bipolaire.</p>

 

 

 

 

Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptoms280.000000000000Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsBipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsBEnglishPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)NANAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-07-15T04:00:00Z12.400000000000038.2000000000000826.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>​Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.</p> <h2>What are the main symptoms of bipolar disorder?</h2><p>The main symptoms of bipolar disorder are alternating episodes of <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a> and mania, and, sometimes, symptoms of psychosis.</p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Bipolar disorder has a number of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioural symptoms.</li> <li>Your child's doctor will interview you and your child to reach a diagnosis.</li> <li>The doctor will likely recommend that your child or teen see a specialist for further evaluation and may do other tests to rule out other causes of symptoms.</li> </ul><h2>Symptoms of depression</h2><p>Depression has a range of emotional, cognitive (mental), behavioural and physical <a href="/Article?contentid=284&language=English">symptoms</a>. These include low mood, feelings of hopelessness, negative thoughts, loss of interest in enjoyable activities and changes in sleep patterns.</p><h2>Symptoms of mania and hypomania</h2><p>Much like the symptoms of depression, the symptoms of mania and hypomania fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li>emotional</li><li>cognitive</li><li>behavioural</li><li>physical</li></ul><h3>Emotional symptoms</h3><p>During an episode of mania or hypomania, a child or teen may feel:</p><ul><li>elevated, euphoric or irritable</li><li>grand or on top of the world</li></ul><h3>Cognitive symptoms</h3><p>Someone experiencing mania or hypomania may:</p><ul><li>believe they have special powers or talents that are not based in reality</li><li>suffer reduced concentration</li><li>have racing thoughts</li></ul><h3>Behavioural symptoms</h3><p>An episode of mania or hypomania can often involve:</p><ul><li>starting many different activities or projects</li><li>engaging in risky behaviour such as increased spending or substance use, increased sexual activity or reckless driving</li><li>talking more than usual and more rapidly than usual, sometimes not allowing interruptions</li><li>jumping from one topic to another when speaking</li></ul> ​ <h3>Physical symptoms</h3><p>During an episode of mania or hypomania, a child or teen may:</p><ul><li>have high energy levels</li><li>be agitated</li><li>sleep much less than usual (typically one or two hours a night) without feeling tired</li></ul><h2>Symptoms of psychosis</h2><p>When someone experiences psychosis, they tend to develop beliefs that are not rooted in reality.</p><ul><li>During an episode of mania, their beliefs are typically positive, such as being better than others.</li><li>During depressive episodes, the beliefs are typically negative, such as being responsible for catastrophic events.</li></ul><p>Someone experiencing psychosis will also often sense things that do not really exist, for instance hearing voices or seeing things that are not visible to others. They may also speak in a way that is difficult or impossible to follow or develop new behaviours that seem bizarre and pointless.</p><h2>How children experience bipolar disorder</h2><p>In younger (pre-teen) children, the symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder can often be confused. Children with bipolar disorder show signs of dramatic mood changes that last for several days to several weeks at a time. The elevated, irritable or depressed mood lasts for most of the day, every day of that episode.</p><ul><li>During a manic or hypomanic episode, the child might appear sillier than usual, speak more often and more quickly than usual, sleep much less than usual and not feel tired and engage in many activities, especially enjoyable or risky activities.</li><li>During a depressed or mixed episode (an episode with both manic and depressive symptoms), the child might experience prolonged sadness, crying, irritability, increased sleep, fatigue or thoughts of <a href="/Article?contentid=291&language=English">suicide</a>.</li></ul><h2>How teens experience bipolar disorder</h2><p>Teens display similar symptoms of bipolar disorder as adults, but they may have more frequent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. They will often have symptoms of psychosis as well.</p><ul><li>During an episode of mania or hypomania, teens may present as excitable and/or irritable, speak quickly and start many activities (especially pleasurable activities that can be risky, such as substance use, excessive spending and sexual activity).</li><li>During a depressive or mixed episode, teens should be carefully monitored for <a href="/Article?contentid=291&language=English">suicidal thoughts or behaviours </a>.</li></ul><h2>How bipolar disorder is diagnosed</h2> <p>Your child's doctor will speak to you and your child and ask you both about:</p> <ul> <li>your concerns and the symptoms that are interfering with your child's functioning</li> <li>any current stressors in your child's life</li> <li>any medications or substances that your child may have taken</li> <li>your child's development (from pregnancy onwards)</li> <li>your family's mental health history</li> <li>family stressors</li> </ul> <p>If your child has experienced an episode of mania or hypomania, they might meet the criteria for bipolar disorder.</p> <p>Your child's doctor may also want to do other tests to check for possible causes of your child's symptoms. </p><h2>What your child's doctor can do for bipolar disorder</h2> <p>If your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your doctor will discuss the most appropriate course of action with you and your child. This decision may need input from other members of your family or your child's teachers.</p> <p>Your child's doctor may also suggest that your child see a <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">therapist or a psychiatrist</a>. They may also recommend <a href="/Article?contentid=704&language=English">medications​</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">lifestyle changes</a>. Medications are often necessary for treating bipolar disorder.</p><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on bipolar disorder, please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=279&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Overview</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=704&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Treatment with medications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=705&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes</a><br></p><div><p>Please visit our teen mental health website for teen-specific information on:</p></div><div><p> <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3844&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">Bipolar disorder: Overview</a></p><p></p><p> <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3845&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">Bipolar disorder: Treatment and coping methods</a><br></p></div><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/bipolar_disorder_warning_signs.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/bipolar_disorder_warning_signs.jpgBipolar disorder: Signs and symptomsFalse

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