Bipolar can be genetic, it can also happen for no reason. I do not know about ADHD or not. Just because you are bipolar does not mean that other membersof your family will get it. My mom suffers from depression, is not on meds, my sister had post-partum depression and was on meds, not sure if she is or not, my dad has panic disorder, as do I and my brother and sister do like-wise. I have Bipolar NOS- non specified-not bipolar 1, and not enough symptoms to be Bipolar 2, but I have been manic, hypo-manic and suffer from bipolar depression from time to time. Being on meds keeps me from being manic or hypo-manic. You may want to talk to your doctor about adjusting your medicatios if you are experiencing mania, your meds may need to be tweeked.