[leah0306]

ive been diagnoised with bipolar, gen. anxiety, and thats plenty. started new med.-for me- concerta, and noticed that instead of gaining energy, which i thought it would help, im still yawning and so sleepy during the day, which led me to take the adhd test here and omg, i scored 103!!! thats way too high, the test only shows 70 and up as adult adhd, well the test results had this big warning thing telling me serious adhd likely!! Something new to add to the list?? Anyone else with bp, anxiety tests so high?? concerta is a stimulant, yet i only benifit by focusing better, it is not helping me feel awake, which was the reason i asked to try it in the first place..... will mention it to the dr. and i printed out the test results, which is alarming -to say the least.......

[sunflower55]

There is often a misdiagnoses of bipolar disorder when the problem is really ADHD - especially for women. Anger and anxiety are very common when we cannot keep up with the demands for family and work; add school or other requirements such as elderly parents, young children with their constant demands and it's easy to see that being pulled in every direction can lead to stress and yes, even outbursts. You can find this information when you look on the web for information directly associated with ADHD and women, (as opposed to children or men.)

Ask your doctor to reconsider the original diagnoses if you think that you may have been misdiagnosed. Try to remember your childhood, particularly at school. Were you rather disorganized? Always late turning in assignments? Daydreaming all the time? Spacing out? Ask others who knew you then too. Solicit their memories, especially parents, siblings and best friends. Favorite teachers too, if there is any way to reach them. Do you have any report cards left from the time? They can tell a story too.

I wish you the best of luck, friend.

Peace!

[leah0306]

Originally Posted by sunflower55

There is often a misdiagnoses of bipolar disorder when the problem is really ADHD - especially for women. Anger and anxiety are very common when we cannot keep up with the demands for family and work; add school or other requirements such as elderly parents, young children with their constant demands and it's easy to see that being pulled in every direction can lead to stress and yes, even outbursts. You can find this information when you look on the web for information directly associated with ADHD and women, (as opposed to children or men.)

Ask your doctor to reconsider the original diagnoses if you think that you may have been misdiagnosed. Try to remember your childhood, particularly at school. Were you rather disorganized? Always late turning in assignments? Daydreaming all the time? Spacing out? Ask others who knew you then too. Solicit their memories, especially parents, siblings and best friends. Favorite teachers too, if there is any way to reach them. Do you have any report cards left from the time? They can tell a story too.

I wish you the best of luck, friend.

Peace!

hey, do you know what type of dr. would diagnoise add/adhd?? just curious

[sunflower55]

A general practitioner *can* but,
You're better off with a psychiatrist or a psych nurse.
They have more training, especially when it comes to adults and particularly with adult women who often have different symptoms!
I'd advise one of those. Go to a clinic and they usually have a sliding scale, if you don't have a good insurance - or any insurance at all.

Peace!

[grizmom]

I've never had any problems with adhd or add so the only thing I can say is that you should ask your pdoc about it. I'm having the opposite problem actually; something I am diagnosed with I think is incorrect.

I do understand why you would be nervous about adding a new "label" to what you already have, but the problem is still there and you have to deal with it whether it is labeled or not. At least if they diagnose it then they will be able to treat it.

Best of luck!!