Ever since I was diagnosed bipolar 7 years ago, almost every therapist I've had has doubted my diagnosis. I recently read in the book "The Other Depression" by Robert Grieco (great book) that this is pretty common because therapists are behind on the science.
My current therapist keeps asking how often I get manic and how severe it is. Since I'm type II, I don't get fully manic, I just have episodes of hypomania. Technically, you only need one manic or hypomanic episode in your life to qualify for a BD diagnosis.
I just find it a bit confusing to have a therapist doubt my diagnosis and treatment. I know she thinks I'm overmedicated and she's tried to talk to my pdoc but he won't call her back. He probably deals with meddling therapists a lot and doesn't want to deal with it.
Overall, I like my therapist, but I find it a bit irritating that she's so focused on my meds when that's outside her area of expertise.
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Bipolar II, ADD
Prozac 20, Wellbutrin XL 150, Abilify 5, Vyvanse 40, Ambien 10, Seroquel 50 (tapering off)
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