Posted by Compucat on July 26, 2002, at 19:55:59
In reply to DX, posted by EmilyAnn on July 26, 2002, at 13:51:02
hi Emily... I am BPII and recently, my psychologist suggested that I may also have an ADD/ADHD diagnosis (we did a very quick verbal question/answer type test). However, in speaking with my psychiatrist, he reminded me that there are a lot of symptoms that come with being Bipolar II that mirror those of ADD/ADHD, especially when you are experiencing severe depression or a hypomanic state.
There are a number of tests that can be given regarding ADD/ADHD, but as I have witnessed for myself, depending on where I am depression-wise, the test results can either strongly point to an additional ADD/ADHD diagnosis or not point to that at all.
IMHO, gather all the information you can on the two illnesses so that you can discuss both of them from a knowledgeable place. Right now, I am trying to get the meds worked out to deal with my current state of depression. If after that I still show some possible ADD/ADHD symptoms, I'll try to attack those.
Good luck to you.
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