Posted by christi on April 6, 2000, at 18:27:36
In reply to ADD or bipolar???, posted by Amanda S on April 2, 2000, at 20:57:04
> I can't belive some of the symtoms of ADD are much like bipolar disorder. How do I know which to treat. Not sure if my IQ is very high. I was an average student in school. This sounds funny, when I was in the sixth grade I did not do well on some kind of school work so I stomped in the trash can saying I was going to be a garbage man for the rest of my life. At the time it was hurtful. I was always wanting to do very well, but found it hard. My mom and teachers said I wasn't applying myself. I have yet to want to go back to college and probably won't. I am 37 years old and my therapist says I am bipolar. I am really confused now. I did have alot of temper tantrums and when I am not on some brain drug I lash out either to my husband or kids. I yell louder than I should. The anger is incredible. I had a dysfunctional childhood,but was well taken care of. I always felt like the black sheep. Very low selfesteem. You wouldn't want to know how I did on my SAT. I have always felt inadequate. Are these symtoms of ADD or bipolar? Help
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Amanda you are in a tough place. Wish I had a magic wand. Let me preface my comment by saying that I am _not_ a therapist. What you describe of your behavior doesn't sound like either one of your Dx; it does sound like a whole lot of repressed anger, not unreasonable for someone with a dysfunctional childhood. (feeling like a black sheep,low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating in school) All of those things rolled together could very easily make you depressed but outbursts of anger aren't usually a sign of manic behavior.
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