Depression Treatment Care

Question by encantasia: How common is it that a Doctor might misdiagnose a patient with manic depression with ADD instead?
I’m just wondering if this is a common mistake on the parts of doctors, since the two disorders share a few symptoms. And the effects on a manic depressive who’s been taking adderall for years instead of proper antidepressants. Any insight?

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Answer by hallow s
30% of the time, seek second opinion

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A dear one has been diagnosed with manic depression(=bipolar syndrome)….we are clueless as to how to get him treated as he refuses to accept that he is ill…..and we are getting tortured and frustated as his “manic” activities are increasing….
Thanks

It is very common to use two or more medications together to treat Bipolar disorder. Often, the compound effect the two med’s have is what will help treat the person.
I am Bipolar and have been medicated for over twenty years. Periodically, the med’s need readjusted or changed. I am currently taking three medications with fair success.

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I’m just wondering if this is a common mistake on the parts of doctors, since the two disorders share a few symptoms. And the effects on a manic depressive who’s been taking adderall for years instead of proper antidepressants. Any insight?