I was diagnosed with "clinical" or "chronic" depression and "mild' bi-polar disorder. I believe it was partially associated with a blood test and an exam by a psychiatrist (after I saw my therapist). The anti-depressants made me so ill that I could not stay on them. I think they tried zoloft first then lexapro.

I am not sure, but I think that some of these blur together as I am on other forums and several individuals state that they are diagnosed with 3,4 or 5 "disorders" at one time. Then they are given one or two meds. that are supposed to cover all of the symptoms.

What has worked for me are the short term anti anxiety meds like xanax (lorazapam) and valium (diazapam).