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ADHD & Bipolar... ?

Apr 27 2011

I really want to talk with my pdoc about checking to see if I'm ADHD as well as bipolar. But I'm feeling anxious about bringing it up to her. I don't want to come off as one of those people that thinks everything is wrong with them.

Before I was diagnosed with Bipolar I took a Bipolar test and ADHD test online. Both said there was a strong possibility that I had them. That's what made me set an appointment with a doctor to start treatment. My first doctor wanted to focus on my bipolar since it is the most severe (I guess). Now I feel that my bipolar is managed, enough at least, to see if I'm ADHD as well.

I think what's pushing me to really check is the fact that I can't stay focused on anything. I've been fighting depression since I moved into my new place (that would be the bipolar, I'm sure) but I half-ass everything. My house is still mostly packed, I have boxes of things here and there that have been half unpacked. I start one thing and abandon it to go to something else only to lose interest in it and quit messing with things all together. And I really need to pull myself out of this funk and get my house in order, cause a dirty/messy/unorganized house really effects my moods.

I guess I'm really just trying to figure out a way to bring it up without sounding like I'm looking for an excuse for my behavior. I really don't know. Any thoughts? Anyone?

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written by jewl, April 27, 2011

No, you are doing the right thing. You don't have to feel bad about seeking more help. My med nurse thinks i have it and says that you can have both and it is actually common. My problem is finding the right med for myself. I see her Monday and am looking into something other than vyvanse-it did not work well for me. but have heard that others have had good results with it. Moving is soooo stressful give yourself a break and relax, you can get to the work later. I know it is hard to stop but you don't have to do everything at once. Hope you have some relief soon. let me know how it goes.

written by Dit, April 27, 2011

Just be yourself and ask your pdoc for their opinion you have nothing to lose and he's getting paid to treat you. Do not fear, you need to find things out so take advantage of pdoc's services. Depression can cause you not to unpack and things unorganized too, my whole life is like that, i have not much in order around my house i'm very disorganized, not sure if it adhd, you must have other symptoms besides that, a lot of people with bp suffer other conditions like add/adhd, ocd, anxiety, panic, etc...so there is a possibility you do. My pdoc hates labels and only likes to treat my symptoms, i hate that abou him.

written by hubbyhasBP2, April 28, 2011

My husband has been diagnosed with both. He is 55.
He takes abilify and vyvanse. He can tell a big difference in the ADHD meds. He said it was like taking off your glasses - you can see well - its fuzzy and blurry. But, with the meds everything becomes clear and you can better organized and productive. The abilify helps the depression and bipolar. He takes clozopam for anxiety also. You will have to go to Dr. to make sure dose is working for you. May take time to find the right meds.

written by hubbyhasBP2, April 28, 2011

continuation - Probably go to a psychiatric doctor. Also do not be closed to having a family member or friend help you manage. Accept when they tell you they see a change. This can mean something needs to be adjusted or perhaps makes you aware of whatever it is they can see but u cant. My husband has trouble with that because he is embarrassed but it helps both of us. Then he thinks about it and then does something about it or is at least aware. Do do get mad at your manager. They are looking out for you and they love you. Good Luck Sherri