Hi there,
More than one disorder, is pretty common, and pdocs that are more "up" or open minded in their field recognize it, where sadly some never do or just don't believe in that.
I have ADD and Bipolar-II, my pdoc (soon to be "fired") only cares to treat my Bipolar, and is reluctant to address the ADD, which is the problem disorder with me, years ago when I took diet pills(stimulants) that even proved to me and many that DX of ADD is more obvious. I think that is really my only DX and I am being treated for the wrong one.
Oh well, that is a whole, long other story.
But yeah, some docs aren't either trained,and/or open to the fact that people can and often do have more than one DX.
When I'm feeling cranky about my DX, I think that my pdoc is just giving me a "broad spectrum" med with hopes it will address both. I'm sure that is untrue, but you know when we get cranky. Then I get this other cynical feeling, that if he treats me for ADD, I may feel better and accomplish something, focus, etc. but he uses the excuse "the meds may trigger mania". Yeah, it can if I were a "manic manic" type bipolar, but I have never had a manic episode, if so it never was noticable, just get gravely depressed when not medicated. Again, those are my problems.
This is a good topic you brought up hear, be interesting to see what others have to add.
I have one I am soon to post about how to request a new pdoc or go and find one.
You shall see it posted in the next day or so.
Take care now,
DE

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