I realize that a lot of people in the forum have suffered from this medical illness as children as well. I wonder what is the opinion about giving a child a diagnosis. How about giving a child medication? Do you guys see other ways to help a child struggeling with this issue? Considering that bipolar is a hereditary illness, what do we do when we spot symproms in our children? Are we too much on the alert when it comes to looking for bipolar-symptoms in our children? As a parent, I see that my son exhibits some symptoms making me suspect a possible case of ADHD. But I am very reluctant to have him diagnosed and put on medication...