Is this bipolar or Autism?
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Yeah, which is why I actually take klonopin. But the thing is that, I think the concerta has something to do with the emotional overload. But the thing is that the concerta helps with the sensory sensitivities I have and I am more tolerant of things around me yet... it doesn't seem to be helping with my concentration or keep my concentration longer.
I don't think you are bipolar. My daughter knows someone who is bipolar and it is very obvious. The manic phases generally last for days or weeks and the depressive phases about the same. I don't know if racing thoughts are part of the manic phases, but I don't think so. Her doctor told her it is really rare. Having racing thoughts is very common for NT's. I had racing thoughts every night when I was a teenager and I am NT. I would most doctors know about racing thoughts. It is usually diagnosed as anxiety. You can have anxiety and depression at the same time.
Borderline personality disorder is more likely. I think you need to see another doctor to get a confirming diagnosis.
My son have PDD-NOS and he has periods of rapid anger. I think that is part of having a meltdown, so it is part of his autism and not related to any psychological problem.
I don't think you have bipolar. It sounds like Autism and ADHD. The clonazapam (klonopin) you are taking is probably giving you concentration problems. I think that you are dealing with medication effects. Maybe you need to adjust the methylphenidate (concerta) if it is sending you into emotional overload.
My guess (and I am only guessing) is that the disagnoses are correct, but you need to adjust your meds. Good Luck!
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