Bipolar and ADHD?!
Question:
Bipolar and ADHD?
Why do I so often see a double diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar in youth? I realize the symtoms of ADHD and mania are similar... so how do the docs know it is both, and not simply one or the other? And what can you tell me about medication interactions for these conditions?
Answers:
Hi:
I have Bipolar and ADHD. You are right, it is hard to differentiate between the two. That is why mostly you see many diagnoses prior to the diagnosis of Bipolar.
Bipolar has many co-existing diagnoses so it is not uncommon to see the diagnoses of Bipolar and them one or more other diagnoses.
I am on many meds for my Bipolar as it is difficult for med treatment with me but I am also on Adderal for my ADHD which works very well for me and has for years.
I have not seen any interaction of the Adderal and my Bipolar meds, they work together just fine.
If you ever want to talk, my contact info is in my profile and feel free to use it any time that you choose.
Be safe and be well