Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1
avatar

Cazzie

Updated 1y ago

Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but Do I Have ADHD?

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2012. I had an incident when I was away at college... I had panic attacks frequently... one day I was walking down the street (in boston) and I saw a man with a hood on his head; he looked up and I thought I saw him as a monster... I was hallucinating. That was the last time that happened... I have ptsd from an fatal accident of a family member that I witnessed. I personally think I don't have bipolar disorder and I actually have adhd... I have all the symptoms... can't concentrate, trouble concentrating, difficulty with impulse ect... what would a psychatrist do to see if I have adhd? would primary doctors be able to do a test?

Can you help? Connect today

avatar

wannabeaWortortle

2y

There is psychological testing for ADHD, but you would have to be seen by a psychiatrist and they would need ample proof. Psychiatrists tend to be iffy when it comes to believing that ppl have ADHD so I would look on psychologytoday.com, they allow you to search for people who treat it and they'll be more open to listening. Hope it goes well!
avatar

E11iefant

2y

Yeah I have cptsd and ADHD and I’ve had very similar experiences. I don’t hallucinate, but I get sleep paralysis often and see weird shadow monsters(literally traumatizing). Listen to your mind and body, and keep fighting until you get a diagnosis that fits!
avatar

Britt0214

2y

I have both and the symptoms tend to over lap. Sometimes we have to push our drs in the right direction. In my opinion.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc