Many times ADD/ADHD and bipolar are hard to distinguish from each other. ADD behavior is consistent and is driven more by interest than by importance. Bipolar is cyclic and behavior is driven by mood. Many people have both disorders. 60% of those with ADD will also be bipolar.
Bipolar is a lifelong disorder. At this time, there is no known medication that can cure or eliminate it. Medication only manages […]
DYSPHORIC MANIA AND MIXED STATES – It is possible to have the symptoms of major depression and mania at the same time. […]
Mood stabilizing medications treat depression and mania: Anticonvulsants Depakote* Lamictal** Tegretol Trileptal Gabitril Topamax Keppra Atypical Antipsychotics Zyprexa* ** Risperdal* **** Seroquel* […]
Question: Can sleep disturbances be caused by the “rebound effect” of stimulants? Answer: Rebound means worse than if you hadn’t taken the […]
