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Bipolar ForumsGeneral & SupportCommon to have Bipolar and Social anxiety?
08/05/2011 09:07 AM
Spooky
Spooky
 
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Just curiouse how many other illnesses come as a package deal for bipolar.. I have ADHD which i heard some scientists and doctors believe is directly related to developing Bipolar, Paranoia<--I think that one is just a symptom of the bipolar tho... and Social and general anxiety disorders, just wondering how common it is to have this combo of illnesses. it just feels like my Pdoc only wants to help me with the Bipolar. Are there Social anxiety meds that dont interfere or are ok to take with the bipolar meds? or is it like one or the other? god i just want him to give me something to make me not give a crap when im around people, to stop seeing everyone as an enemy preparing to embarrass me at the slightest social missstep. ya know?
Bipolar I
adhd
social anxiety disorder
--depakote er
--adderall xr
--Geodon
"a dash of arrogance goes a long way into appearing bold and fearless"-Spooky

Just to explain, i dont have like some huge thing for pet names, my fiancé's real name is Princess. Its on her drivers licence and everything.
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08/05/2011 09:48 AM  Top
manicmetoo
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I think its very common, just from what I see on MDJ. I have GAD, OCD, ADHD with agoraphobic tendencies. The bipolar meds help in a huge way with the agoraphobia which for me I think happens when I am depressed. I think I get really paranoid when I am depressed and just dont think I have the ability to function without everyone seeing my crazy. I like my crazy to be well hidden from the world.

Alot of people take antidepressants for social and GAD, but there is a risk of making you manic.

deb

Bipolar I (rapid cycling, mixed episode), ADHD, OCD, Anxiety disorders, Fibro, borderline and possibly psychitso effective, COPD... really?


80mg Geodon (mania & depression)
450mg Seroquel (helps my depression)
2mg klonopin(panic, anxiety, akathasia)
200mg Provigil (keeps me awake during the day)
vicadin (fibro pain killer)
Zanaflex 6mg (fibro muscle relaxer)

08/05/2011 02:02 PM  Top
Spooky
Spooky
 
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I definitely have agoraphobic tendencies, just never knew what to call it as i figured saying i was agoraphobic was a bit extreme, because if i have to go outside i can, but im always inside, like 90% of my life is inside, in my room. I always feel "off" when im out. I dont like the feeling, if i had my way, i would never leave this house... when im out, i miss home.. so much,
Bipolar I
adhd
social anxiety disorder
--depakote er
--adderall xr
--Geodon
"a dash of arrogance goes a long way into appearing bold and fearless"-Spooky

Just to explain, i dont have like some huge thing for pet names, my fiancé's real name is Princess. Its on her drivers licence and everything.

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08/05/2011 02:32 PM  Top
WastedSpace

I have bipolar, OCD (anxiety d/o) and ADHD. From what I understand, they're all located in the same region of the brain. So yeah, I think it's fairly common.
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