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Hi, DeeDee. There is a good chance that the meds you were on did flip you and destabilize you. We're all different and we respond to meds in different ways. Many people with bipolar do very well on ADD meds. Some also do well on antidepressants. Obviously, you didn't.   There are likely to be trust issues with your current doc. You may want to consider another one. I won't hazard a guess as to the meds you should be on, but the first priority is making sure your mood is stable. That would suggest a mood stablizer - just a mood stabilizer.   Later, when your stability is assured and when your doctor has a more precise diagnostic read on you, there may be justification for adding more meds. But obviously you need to proceed with caution and your doctor needs to understand that, too. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.