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Differentiating Between Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

One of the problems when diagnosing ADHD or bipolar disorder is the similarity of many symptoms. Children with bipolar disorder can act hyperactive, especially during the mania stage of bipolar. They can have difficulty focusing or paying attention. But there are major differences in these two disoders and the effectiveness of treatment is... Read moreChevron
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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by periods of mania and depression.  It was previously known as manic depression. Periods of mania consist of a feeling of euphoria, restlessness, energetic, talkative. During this time, individuals with bipolar disorder may participate in risky behaviors. Mania can also include anger,... Read moreChevron
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iam 34 with ADHD and PTSD and have 2 sons and just moved to OK

How many disorders can one person have

I am a 34 year old woman who has been dignosed with ADHD and PTSD. And take meds for both. I have been looking up both disorders on the web and now Iam really confused.I have took some online quick quizzes and it looks as if I might have Bipolar and Anxiety disorder of some sort. Iam looking for peolpe like me who has more than one mental disorder... Read moreChevron
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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder

 This week I took a tour around the different sites here at HealthCentral. With ADHD having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Disorders, there seems to be a wealth of information in these other sites that can be of benefit to the readers here at ADHDCentral.com.  According to... Read moreChevron

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