How do i find out if my 8yo is bipolar?

Question:

He has ADHD/ASD (the paediatrition isn't sure which one!?!?!) and it take 3 months to get an appointment. My son is very teary at the moment and has in the past talked about death. I am very worried. I live in a very small town in Qld Australia.

Answers:
Take him to a shrink and they will do an exam and they will let you know. Good luck

well i would continue talking to him about how he is feeling and why. He may not be but he would need to see a doctor to be diagnosed. You may have to take him to a psyciatrist. Even if that means a trip to Sydney. But ask him questions, how does he sleep at night? what other symptoms does he show? Here is a web page for bipolar but I don't think that is it.

Read information on MentalHelp.net under "bipolar". My understanding is that 8 is much too young for this diagnosis. He may have childhood depression. Watch him, but do not give positive reinforcement for his comments about death, that means - do not get visibly upset. Just listen.

I'm not sure what asd is but my son was diagnosed adhd at the same age. at 14 he was diagnosed mixed bipolar. i have been through this and it is very scary and frustrating for the parents.
pediatricians are good but are not much help in these situations. ask for a referral for a good child psychiatrist. they are better trained in these matters and can medicate better if needed. the book"the bipolar child" is a good reference. also find a child psychologist that he can talk to. i sincerely hope all of this works out for you.

How do i find out if my 8yo is bipolar?

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