ADHD vs. Bipolar Symptoms

It can sometimes be a challenge to try to discover if your children are suffereing from Bipolar Disorder Symptoms or from ADHD symptoms. It is possible to tell the difference over time, and careful charting can help. Why Chart?

Cardinal Symptoms of Bipolar that are *not* present in children who have ADHD are:

grandiosity
elated mood
daredevil acts
flight of ideas
racing thoughts
hypersexuality
decreased need for sleep
suicidality with plan or intent

A very helpful book for understanding the differences between BP and ADHD is Bipolar not ADHD by George. Isaac

Here are other articles that discuss the difference between these two disorders:

Other articles of interest about ADHD:

THE FINE PRINT

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