i have heard of bipolar being misdiagnosed as ADD but not the other way around but i'm sure it is possible but being a 5 year veteran of the bipolar game you sure do sound bipolar to me. i encourage you to look up as much as you can about bipolar, ADD, and Cyclothymia. I think to really be able to accept a diagnosis and an illness you must understand it and don't take it as an end to who you "thought" you were. best wishes and hope your DR. is not misdiagnosing you.