IS YOUR CHILD BIPOLAR ?
____ 1. Excessively distressed when separated from family.
____ 2. Exhibits excessive anxiety or worry.
____ 3. Has difficulty arising in the morning.
____ 4. Hyperactive and excitable in the p.m.
____ 5. Sleeps fitfully or has difficulty getting to sleep.
____ 6. Has night terrors or frequently wakes in the middle of the night.
____ 7. Is unable to concentrate at school.
____ 8. Has poor handwriting.
____ 9. Has difficulty organizing tasks.
____ 10. Has difficulty making transitions.
____ 11. Complains of being bored.
____ 12. Has many ideas at once.
____ 13. Is very intuitive or very creative.
____ 14. Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.
____ 15. Has periods of excessive, rapid speech.
____ 16. Is willful and refuses to be subordinated.
____ 17. Displays periods of extreme hyperactivity.
____ 18. Displays abrupt, rapid mood swings.
____ 19. Has irritable mood states.
____ 20. Has elated or silly, giddy mood states.
____ 21. Has exaggerated ideas about self or abilities.
____ 22. Exhibits inappropriate sexual behavior.
____ 23. Feel easily criticized or rejected.
____ 24. Has decreased initiative.
____ 25. Has periods of low energy or withdraws or isolates self.
____ 26. Has periods of self-doubt and poor self-esteem.
____ 27. Is intolerant of delays.
____ 28. Relentlessly pursues own needs.
____ 29. Argues with adults or bosses others.
____ 30. Defies or refuses to comply with rules.
____ 31. Blames others for his or her mistakes.
____ 32. Is easily angered when people set limits.
____ 33. Lies to avoid consequences.
____ 34. Has protracted, explosive temper tantrums or rages.
____ 35. Has destroyed property intentionally.
____ 36. Curses viciously in anger.
____ 37. Makes moderate threats against others or self.
____ 38. Has made clear threats of suicide.
____ 39. Is fascinated with blood and gore.
____ 40. Has seen or heard hallucinations.
(If you check more than 20, the child should be evaluated.)
from TIME magazine, August 19, 2002.
Mike Gingerich, LCSW, Ph.D.
550 H St., Ste. 2N
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-464-6075
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