Re: Am I ADHD or Bipolar?

Posted by Bill LL on September 26, 2005, at 16:05:59

In reply to Am I ADHD or Bipolar?, posted by TrishP on September 26, 2005, at 6:56:49

These conditions, such as ADHD and bipolar, often seem to overlap. I don't think that we currently have the science to do an accurate measurement that will give a definitive diagnosis.
The only thing we have is trial and error with drugs.
> When I combo Wellbutrin with Effexor the Effexor gives me a really nice calming effect. My doctor says that Wellbutrin and Effexor will make me hyper.
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> When I up my dose of Wellbutrin to 300mg it puts me to sleep.
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> I'm really going to push my doctor to let me stay on the Eff/Well combo. It is better than any mood stabilizer I have ever taken and I don't have any depression or manic episodes.
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> Does this mean I am ADHD if these drugs make make me calm? Is there an easier drug than Effexor (withdrawl is hell)?

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Am I ADHD or Bipolar? TrishP 9/26/05
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