Hello... this is my first post in this forum. I'm going to skip the pleasantries and jump right in, because otherwise I'll sit here typing for two hours.

Three separate issues going on:

(1) I was recently and suddenly pushed away by a friend who I suspect is bipolar. I think I understand why that can happen... and I think I did it to someone ELSE once, long ago... still it's been quite upsetting.

(2) Been wondering if I myself am bipolar. I have 2 questions about that:
....Has anyone had the experience of bipolar being mistaken for AD/HD and depression?
....Is it possible to be helped by typical SSRI antidepressants and still be bipolar?

(3) Trying to find a new psych, mainly because I am increasingly unwilling and/or unable to drive 15 miles to the worst part of town to see the old one. It took me weeks to read the provider list I downloaded... it took me weeks to finally start CALLING places... the usual red tape, everyone goes through it, but BOY, it's sure not helpful to the sick person seeking help, is it! >:-p

Thank you for reading. Comments much appreciated. I'm kind of in an agitated state... annoyed with my friend, annoyed with medical red tape and annoyed with myself.