Children who are ADHD usually calm down in twenty to thirty minutes, whereas
children who are
bipolar may continue to feel and act angry
for up to four hours.
3. The degree of “regression” (baby talk) during angry episodes is typically more severe for children who are bipolar. It is rare to see an angry child who is ADHD display disorganized thinking, language, and body position, all of which may be seen in angry bipolar children during a tantrum.