Can rapid cycle Bi-polar disorder be as rapid as ADHD mood swings?

Question

BPD and ADHD share many symptoms. My old friend (dont hang out) thinks i have BPD and ADHD. FYI he is severe manic depressive and cant take care of himself if he doesnt take lots of anti psychotics. I take nothing but adderol (3 months now)I know I have severe ADHD, but i function well enough with or without it. I tell him that my mind racing tendencies can cause mood swings out of nowhere it seems, external from my personal situation, but really its just the intensity of my feelings about anything i think of. I never get "depressed" states that last more then a few hours, at most a day or so. But usually my mood can change within a couple hours, mostly Dependant on circumstances in my life.. (Got help from PHD DR ATTAINING MY THEORY) I think its just misery wants company... I really want to convince myself im not bipolar. I dont meet any of the BPD symptoms that arent also symptoms of ADHD.

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible.

BUT -  in your note you say that your mood changes depenant on circumstances in your life .... this is not Bipolar.  This is normal.

Bipolar episodes "just happen."  Usually when I have an episode, I can not put a reason for it...there is nothing that triggers it.  I just start getting depressed or get manic.  It is not because of anything.

Also, rapid cycling Bipolar is rare.  It is not common to have someone who cycles frequently.  More common is Type 1 and Type 2, that show normal mood episodes.

Answer 2

yes -talk to your doctor.  bipolar can be misdiagnosed as the symptoms vary so much by patient.