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Deciding between ADHD and bipolar anyway

RareStar176
RareStar176G
Mar 14

Oh man, it's been one heck of a ride lately,feelig like my anxiety and rumination are just playing endless loops in my head.And you know what? I've felt pretty crazy at times too. It's like no matter how good or sincere my intentions may be, they end up backfiring on me somehow.

I keep thinking that maybe I have some kind of mental health issue-bipolar disorder or ADHD maybe-and it seems to go way back to childhood. My lack of confidence has been a real constant in my life since then, probably more so than anyone else even notices. And sometimes, I feel like I change my personality just to fit into certain situations, which makes me wonder if that's part of bipolar disorder or ADHD.

Nowadays, work is still the big worry for me. I'm always pushing myself to be the best version possible, but maybe I should focus more on being true to who I am instead of trying so hard to be someone esle. It ends up causing even more anxiey and leads to irrational decisions that people might see as intentional when they're just innocent mistakes.

I tried reaching out to occupational health-they sent me emails a couple of times-and I think I really need to start asking for help sooner rather than later. The self-doubt is such a massive part of my life, especially at work. Have I done everything that's expected? Am I performing well enough? Is there more I could have doen? These questions are on repeat in my mind all the time.

I feel really guilty and sad about potentially hurting people unintentionally because whne anxiety takes over, it feels like there's no other way to hanndle things. Even though making mistakes is a part of being human, I just can't help but beat myself up over it. The last thing I want is for others to think I'm incompetent, especially in my job and personal life. Plus, stepping outside the house turns me into a totally different person; conversations becmoe a real challenge whether they're with family, friends, or at work. It's like I get so distracted that I can't focus on anything else, which just leads to moore panic and stress.

So yeah, any advice would be super appreciated right now.

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AnonymousG
Jun 19

My daughter also has ADHD, and the situation you described sounds very familiar to me. She works in a position where she manages others, yet she often fees disorganized. Take care of yourself; you are doing everything you can.

AnonymousG
Jun 20

ADHD and bipolar are super similar. My doc said it takes months to figure out which one. She wants me to track moods with Daylio.

Seems like I might have bipolar too since I have wild mood swings for days, weeks. Asked if you can have both ADHD and bipolar? Yeah, she said. Big deal is extreme highs and lows. You ever feel totally awesome then worthless? Or super confident then a complete idiot?

I've been low for so long didn't notice the big mood shifts until they hit. Highs last two weeks, then crashes where I'm sure I'll get fired for being an idiot. Both anxiety and worthlessness tie in but it's more about jumping between extremes for lnog periods.

Don't know much myself, just passing on what my doc said.Hope stuff gets better for you soon. Know how it is to feel never enouugh or way too much.

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