The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 118 ADHD and Bipolar Disorders

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Jul 31, 2023
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INSIGHT

Bipolar Disorders Are More Than Two

  • Bipolar disorders include seven types, not just bipolar one and two.
  • Many diagnoses are less known, like cyclothymia and medication-induced bipolar.
INSIGHT

Mania Versus Hypomania Differences

  • Mania and hypomania differ by duration and severity of symptoms.
  • Mania lasts a week, hypomania at least four days, both with elevated or irritable mood.
INSIGHT

ADHD and Bipolar Overlap

  • ADHD is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder, and vice versa.
  • People with ADHD are up to eight times more likely to have bipolar disorder.
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