Yes they can look different and harder to diagnose in children. Not a doctor but I am dealing and learning about this cause my daughter may be BP as well as I am schizo-affective BPI.

Symptoms: MANIA, increased self-esteem/grandiosity, less need for sleep, more talkative, rapid speech, racing thoughts, increase in goals, risk taking, irritable, DEPRESSION, need for more sleep, low energy/fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty in making decisions, feels of hopelessness. Everyone is different but these are some for adults.

Sypmtoms for children: irritable, frequent mood swings, distracted eaisly, hyperactive, impulsive, restlessness/ fidgetiness, silliness, goofiness, giddiness, racing thoughts, aggressive behavior, risk-taking behaviors, depressed mood and more.


Hopes this helps you. If you are searching for yourself or a loved one, it's best to seek professional help from a pdoc or Thereapist then you trying to diagnose for yourself or loved one. No one here can do that. I just understand that sometimes it helps knowing a little about it before seeking help at times. This is a serious illness so it does need to be treated.