This is a follow up of the same question but I thought I would add details. What I am trying to ask is if someone has been diagnosed with bipolar type II, a less severe form (primarily in mania), and has shown symptoms of type II for a long time, can they somehow develop type I and show symptoms such as full-blown manias rather than hypomanias as before?

I haven’t been to see a psych Doc yet. Waiting to get a referral from my primary care doc. The psychologist that tested me said I could possibly have cyclothymia which is a mild version of Bipolar sometimes called Bipolar III. I don’t have any depression symptoms though. I used several online test for depression. I have also read that people that are ADHD tend to be moody also though. Anyone on here taken Wellbutrin for Bipolar? I am in recovery from crack addiction clean 7 years and am concerned about taking the stimulant medications. I would really like someone elses input on this. Thanks
So has anyone on here taken wellbutrin for ADHD and how did you respond to it?? Anyone on here have a dual diagnosis of adhd and bipolar that has taken wellbutrin??

How did it turn out for you?

do I qualify for SSI or SSDI?

My son is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with bipolar type 11. We have been going down the councilling, meds and behavior modification routes. Life is a Challenge with him but we love him and want the best possible outcome for him. If that means giving up a portion of our time while he is young to teach him about his illness then so be it. We are living on a farm and that gives us a bit of freedom in dealing with his tantrums ( amazing when you can send him out to the paddocks to yell and not have to worry about the neighbors or take a trip out there yourself ) What I would like to know is are there any support groups out there for parents of bipolar children if so how do I contact them? Also how do you hang on to your Sense of humor and Patience cause I sometimes end up with a short supply

Thanks everyone for all the Answers..I have a friend that was diagnosed & being treated so I’m ready to take the next Step..God Bless you all this is difficult..

Here are some facts I know about Bipolar Disorder: it occurs when levels of certain neurotransmitters are either high or low. Some examples are serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. What type of pathogens cause bipolar disorder?

He has to get out of the navy because of this disorder. I did some research but i haven’t found wheither its safe for my little girl to be around him. His personality changes all the time. I am afraid to let my little girl be alone with him. I can’t sleep sometimes because i worry about it.

I was wondering cuz I’m afraid they will cut my disability because I already tried working many times and failed.

I’ve been getting SSDI SSI for 4 years and they never did a CDR i dunno why