ever after that I became worse. (talking about being on Ritalin) that is usually the first sign that what's wrong is an ADHD look a like. Adhd look a likes are usually child mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities or anxiety disorders. When that happens medication is supposed to be stopped and a full evaluation is supposed to be done. I'm sure it wasn't with you and it isn't done with most but have you thought that your bipolar may have been with you for a lot longer then you think?