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Adult ADD vs. Bipolar II


Some patients diagnosed with adult ADD wonder if they have bipolar II disorder.1 While each disorder has distinct diagnostic criteria, both involve highly-related processes in the central nervous system.1 The bottom line for some patients is whether bipolar treatment helps their problem, not whether the diagnosis is perfect.1 You can take an OrganizedWisdom quiz on bipolar disorder which can help shed light on whether or not you may have this condition.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Psycho-Babble Medication by Dr. Bob: Bipolar II vs. Depression/ADD Diagnosis Discussion
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bipolar Connect: I Have Bipolar II and Am Now Beginning to Wonder if I Have Adult ADHD or are These Symptoms from My BP?

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