How do I tell my 10 year old I have Bi-polar disorder?!

Explain it simply. There is a reason she is asking so there is something you are doing to make her notice. Just say "So you know how I [insert example of behaviour here]? That's because I have something called "Bi-Polar Disorder" and it makes me feel like [insert your general feelings in the previous behaviour example]." To keep the lines of communication open ask her if she has questions about your disorder. Remember bi-polar is hereditary so you will have to be ready to answer that question if she asks if she can catch it.

Children notice and deal with things differently but I've never seen a point in dancing around hard topics with Children. Only tell her if she asks though, there's no reason to tell her if she doesn't ask. This will help her feel that if she's starting to feel how you described that she can come to you and say how she's feeling and then you can use your discretion on whether to take her to the doctor or not.

Keep it casual, keep it honest and straight to the point and give examples.

I would not go into specifics with her initially, but simply say that there are times when you feel ___ and it's hard to deal with on your own so you chose to see a doctor who thinks this medication will help you. If she presses you, you can explain what bi-polar is. That way you're not laying too much on her and give her info at the rate at which she can absorb it. You can always add more, but once you tell her something you can't take it back. It's important that she understands this is a lifelong condition that you are committed to managing. Usually kids do pretty good with stuff like this if they know there is a resolution on the horizon and they are able to maintain normalcy in their lives.

Children are very smart, if you make something a big deal they will in-turn think it's a big deal. So, just say it in passing.. kind of like, "I have allergies, but am taking meds to feel better." Then the child will know. Even make a joke and keep it light. Or say, "I have mood swings! Bi-polar. But, I love you and don't want you to see me like that, so I take medication to keep calm." Just don't make it a problem, but a solution. You know?

Bipolar is a serious condition, but if you're on medication, it's manageable and not as big of deal as it could be. Tell your daughter that you need medication to control your feelings. That's the best way I could think of it. The medication makes you better able to help her live her life with the best things in mind. The medication helps give clearer judgments. It all depends on your wording.

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You could tell her that you have a neurological disorder. You don't have to specify what kind.

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