2007-01-20 08:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by sweetsusie1952 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes - in fact, having more than one disorder, which is called "comorbidity," is very common.
Bipolar disorder is an axis one mood disorder. According to Wikipedia, "Depression, ADHD, ODD, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome are common comorbid conditions."
2007-01-20 09:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by TechnoMom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with ADHD when I was 18 and I'm 27 now. Its a good thing your doctor took you off your anti depressants until she figures out if you're bipolar or not because the anti depressants could push you into a really bad self destructive manic episode. To me there is a big difference between ADHD and mania. ADHD means you can't concentrate on something and you move around a lot. But mania is when you don't need as much sleep or as much to eat, your thoughts are scattered, you talk fast, you have irrational thoughts, you are a little deluded and crazy. I hope that makes sense. Really all mental illnesses sort of overlap a little. My doctor told me some things have a lot of the same symptoms but you will lean towards one more strongly. I also wanted to say that having mental illness is hard, but at least you got diagnosed early, and you will get a handle on it eventaully. Its not easy, but you can live well with these things and overcome the difficult days.....
2016-05-24 01:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very common. Lots of people with bipolar have adhd. It is also common in other disorders (ocd and anxiety, depression and anxiety, etc.,) My son has bipolar and adhd.
2007-01-20 13:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Dark Star 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you can have several disorders. That seems to be the case for most.
2007-01-20 09:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by g49joeybethl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep. My friend's son has dyslexia, OCD, adhd, aspergers, and is tactile defensive. Whew. Brilliant kid, just overloads all the time.
2007-01-20 08:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by dedum 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...
You're looking at one! (Booga Booga!)
There are hundreds of diseases and disorders and thoudands of codes that classify them.
2007-01-20 09:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
many people do have 2+ disorders
(anxiety and depression, or anorexia and ocd, etc.)
2007-01-20 09:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by jdphd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they can my son has four it is very common
2007-01-20 09:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by sammie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sucks to be him ex husband
2007-01-20 08:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Daisy Mae 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's very possible
2007-01-20 10:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by Alterna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋