what are the signs of bipolar for a 3 yearold?

Answer 1

I work at a hospital and I hope these symtoms can help answer your questions or concerns you may have. Best of luck.

symptoms common to children who have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.

Very Common Symtoms:

-Separation Anxiety
-Rages & Explosive Temper Tantrums (lasting up to several hours)
-Marked Irritability
-Oppositional Behavior
-Frequent Mood Swings
-Distractibility
-Hyperactivity
-Impulsivity
-Restlessness/ Fidgetiness
-Racing Thoughts
-Aggressive Behavior
-Carbohydrate Cravings
-Risk-Taking Behaviors
-Depressed Mood
-Lethargy
-Low Self-Esteem
-Difficulty Getting Up in the Morning
-Social Anxiety
-Oversensitivity to Emotional or Environmental Triggers

Common Symtoms:
-Bed-Wetting (especially in boys)
-Night Terrors
-Rapid or Pressured Speech
-Obsessional Behavior
-Excessive Daydreaming
-Compulsive Behavior
-Motor & Vocal Tics
-Learning Disabilities
-Poor Short-Term Memory
-Lack of Organization
-Fascination with Gore or Morbid Topics
-Hypersexuality
-Manipulative Behavior
-Bossiness
-Lying
-Suicidal Thoughts
-Destruction of Property
-Paranoia
-Hallucinations & Delusions

Less Common Symtoms:
-Migraine Headaches
-Bingeing
-Self-Mutilating Behaviors
-Cruelty to Animals

A young child can develop bipolar disorder, although with different symptoms than adults. During a depressive episode, a young child may become withdrawn, have a
short attention span, feel guilty for no reason, and have low energy that can last for hours, days, or weeks. Your child may throw temper tantrums, become easily frustrated, and become explosively angry. Irritability and temper tantrums can also be part of manic episodes.

In children, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a depressive and a manic episode, especially if cycles are rapid or symptoms of depression and mania occur
together. Irritability may progress into severe, seizure-like temper tantrums when the child is told "no." A bipolar child may kick, bite, hit, and make hateful comments, including threats and curses. During tantrums, which may last for hours, a child may destroy property or become increasingly violent.

Answer 2

Do not label the child with anything. I would suggest a full physical examination done by your doctor including blood tests. There could be an organic reason for suspected bipolar behavior in such a young child.

I am a bipolar adult and would not have been diagnosable at three years old.

Answer 3

Too early to diagnose, but keep a watchful eye, and get real assessments from your child's Doctor, don't try to diagnose on your own..

Answer 4

There aren't any. Three years of age is too early to diagnose that disorder. What until adolescence.

Answer 5

What?

This doesnt happen until mid teens.

Answer 6

there really aren't any. maybe if s/he is unexpectedly changes moods often.