I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 many years ago for the typical reasons. In addition, I've always been a ruminator. Once I start worrying, it rolls around like a rollercoaster unable to stop. My throat feels tight. I feel out of control.

How do you know if a symptom is due to anxiety disorder vs. bipolar? I don't have the physical symptoms except for the tight throat. But the ruminating takes over my life. I eat to try to get rid of it.

I plan.to ask my therapist about this. I want to get your take though.

The label of a diagnosis doesn't define me. I only want to know if I should stay on Buspar. It doesn't appear to do any good as far as ruminating goes.