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14 Oct 2011, 6:42 pm

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The only type of Bipolar that fits how you describe your mood swings would be cyclothymia with ultra-rapid cycling. If you've never had a full-lown manic episode it can't be Bipolar I, and if you haven't been hypomanic it can't be Bipolar II. But I'm with you on the whole zero attention span, difficulty telling others your thoughts, and racing mind. It's hard to tell what problems are the result of the autism or ADHD acting up. The meds used to treat Bipolar often have very bad side effects (especially the antipsychotics/lithium salts used to prevent manic episodes).


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.
Concerta does the same for me. It keeps my sensory issues at bay so I don't have meltdowns, but on the downside sometimes it makes me kinda sad and angry and I wish other people would leave me alone. It also doesn't stop me from fidgeting or being hyperactive, and it doesn't help prolong my concentration (or even make me concentrate). I only take Klonopin if I get ultra-bad anxiety. Personally I'm getting tired of taking Concerta, but my mom doesn't think I can handle myself without it.



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15 Oct 2011, 2:06 am

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.



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15 Oct 2011, 9:32 am

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!