Gretta....i've noticed a LOT of people seem to have trouble accepting bipolar disorder, but not acceptance doesn't make it go away.....and the stigma IS slowly loosing it's hold on society.
Below is a link to information about Intermittent Explosive Disorder from the Mayo Clinic (a well-respected non-profit medical group).
Intermittent explosive disorder: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
I didn't really see how bipolar II could somehow be misdiagnosed for IED? It doesn't seem very similar to me at all. However, there are many bipolar I patients who can become quite agressive and violent when a manic episode hits...and there can even be some aggressive depressions too. But I really think of a person is diagnosed as bipolar that is a MUCH more serious and seemingly complex illness so focusing on addressing the issues that brought on the diagnosis would be VERY beneficial to all of us - regardless of what we name things or what we believe is a correct diagnosis or not.
It's not the name that matters at all....it's the symptoms that doctors address anyway.
Sorry, i really worry about offending people when i'm this straight forward about things i think and feel, but i only do any of it to try to help. So I really hope I haven't hurt your feelings or anything and I'm really glad to have you join our forum. the more personal experiences and stories we can hear about and compile...the more it benefits us all.
so (((((welcome!!!) to SR
