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hello. i was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 many years ago. have been on antidepressents and mood stabilizers in the past and they never, ever helped me with anything. things just seem to have gootten worse over time.
i took the dsm test online for adhd and came up with a 45, which was very high and very indicative of this disorder. i have an appt with a new shrink coming up and hope he can and will help me. is it possible i have been misdiagnosed, and, if so, how can i convince the doc? they seem a very tight community and are reluctant to change an existing diagnosis. thank you.
i took the dsm test online for adhd and came up with a 45, which was very high and very indicative of this disorder. i have an appt with a new shrink coming up and hope he can and will help me. is it possible i have been misdiagnosed, and, if so, how can i convince the doc? they seem a very tight community and are reluctant to change an existing diagnosis. thank you.
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It is possible that with a severe case of ODD, your doctor figured it was bipolar. And maybe not. But, in the good ole days, a doctor was more apt to sedate, then give a stim med.
To answer your question, bone up on all the info you can on ADHD. This is a pretty good site. http://www.help4adhd.org/en/treatment/guides/WWK9
I would also think that a written record by you of the meds tried and their effects would be important.
Hopefully, your doc has experience with ADHD, if not find one that does.
Good luck. Keep us posted as to what happens. It may help someone else down the line! Best wishes and if you need any more info - please post!