abasicgirl

The physicians assistant who manages my medication insists that manic-depressive cycles are exclusive to having bipolar disorder.

My therapist says that is not true, and my complex PTSD can cause me to have manic-depressive cycles without me having bipolar disorder.

Who is right?

The situation is very frustrating and at times the diagnostic system can feel arbitrary when the professional's opinions don't line up. Thank you for this well thought-out answer, Emma! You've helped me more than you know. A third opinion might be my way to go.