[chiggins814]

i am bipolar and was complaining to my doctor about lost focus and not being able to get things done around the house. she put me on a med called straterra. alot of people in my family have add but im not sure if i have it. and if i do how do i get diagnosed. PS she was my old doctor i go see a new one in JAN

[Omers]

My understanding is that strattera is an ADD/ADHD med but lack of fucus and inability to get things done can also be part of bipolar. I would ask your new Doc about a referral for testing when you see them in Jan.

[Skully]

Bipolar and ADHD often overlap. It is possible to have both, as I do. Discuss your concerns about possibily having ADHD (with/without hyperactivity) and he/she will do the appropriate testing needed to confirm the diagnosis. Good luck

[Vita]

I have both. first, I got Ritalin for my ADHD- increasing the dose to desired effect. After a depression, I started on Lamictal.
A stimulant should be first choice for ADHD.
Now, I feel better than ever

[Yoda]

So how has your focus been since starting the Strattera?

[kikki27]

Originally Posted by chiggins814

i am bipolar and was complaining to my doctor about lost focus and not being able to get things done around the house. she put me on a med called straterra. alot of people in my family have add but im not sure if i have it. and if i do how do i get diagnosed. PS she was my old doctor i go see a new one in JAN

Well this is how It work for me I was telling my psych doctor that I could not focus If it were to save my life .Then he ask me questions on adhd like how long this was going on.My doctor had a little quiz that I answered and he said that I have adhd