Avoid hitting and spanking the child as this may be misinterpreted by the child as the proper way to deal with stress and mood swings. Physical abuse will only exacerbate the problem and will not help you in dealing with your child. In severe occasions, a child with this behavioral problem won t listen to you. If you suspect a loved one, or yourself with BED, it is better to seek help from professionals in order to treat it. Psychiatrists may use Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Health professionals may also suggest a diet program that also trains people how to control their eating. Combining Drug therapy with psychotherapy has shown positive results in treating BED so far. Seeing the signs In the stage of mania, a person with bipolar disorder is known to exude increased restlessness, tremendous enthusiasm, high level of energy, unusual talkativeness, recklessness, show of power, and recurrent euphoric periods. This mood swing can result to reckless and impulsive spending or even risky sex escapades. Dependence takes place when the body becomes too exposed to the drug that the system can not bear the pain attacks without the drug. Dependence can technically not be taken as addiction because the patient can live without it, except whenever the pain attacks. The term addiction is also usually used to refer to the habitual substance abuse that gives ecstatic feeling and emotions to the person. Although you're busy, make sure that you spend quality time with the child so you are updated what's going on in his/her life. This time can also help the child veer away from the sadness he/she feels because there are people who are willing to spend fun and quality time with them. By spending more time with the child, you can monitor if there are possible signs of behavior problems. To help children veer away from developing behavioral problems or to overcome the signs of it, here are some of the things that teachers and parents can do: - Always assure the child of your love and support. Saying "I love you" daily or as often as you can help the child cope up with sadness he or she feels whenever you're not around.