I started talking to my son about it at about age 7/8. He is now 10. I use it's correct name. He has ADHD and some mood issues and takes medication, so it's easier to talk about I think. Just like he needs to take medication to to help his brain, I do as well.

I found it necessary to discuss it some with him because I get irritable and snappy. He needed to know that it was not because of him. I haven't explained bipolar in great detail though.

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