What happens if I have both bipolar and anxiety disorders?

I definitely have anxiety disorders, and possibly some bipolar spectrum illness. If I have both, does that really mean I have two separate types of illnesses, or all they all really connected? Will I have to take a bunch of medications? I don’t know what to do anymore…and I’m not sure if I have bipolar or not.

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3 Responses to What happens if I have both bipolar and anxiety disorders?

  1. Sarah says:

    Bipolar and anxiety disorder often go hand in hand. Even though they are usually both present in one person, they are still separate disorders. They just tend to come together. You will need a diagnosis by a professional to tell what exactly you have. I have both bipolar and anxiety disorders, and I take a few different medications. Your psychiatrist will know how to help you, so I strongly suggest getting one. Bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders both have a very wide treatment spectrum, there are hundreds of medications and some combination will be right for you. Good luck!

  2. shaazama says:

    hi there i have bipolar and anxiety. they are related but are also 2 separate things because you dont necessarily need one to have the other. i take 2 different medications lithium for stability of my mood and moclobemide for my anxiety. if your not really sure of whats going on the best thing to do would be to speak to your doctor about it, they will be able to work out what would be best for you. if you need to talk or any more questions email me

  3. Philanthropist says:

    It could be connected, but that doesn’t matter; just get treated for both. I don’t think anxiety medications usually screw up the bipolar meds; my roomate was on both.