I’ve been diagnosed with type 2 for 7 years now, and I have way more problems with depressive episodes (I’ve only had 2 hypomanics). Two months ago I was so depressed and suicidal but the last three weeks have been different. I had a three week bender (alcohol and drugs), been so social and making plans all the time. I’ve spent way more money than usual and haven’t been feeling hungry but I still feel like I have enough energy. At the same time, I have no interest in my hobbies, feel miserable and hopeless about the future, and I haven’t been taking care of myself. My sleeping is a mess bc I have a sleep disorder so it’s difficult to see if anything’s changed there. 

My issue is that I also have ADD (diagnosed last year but am only starting to receive help now) and I’m not sure if any impulsivity or whatever is caused by that instead. How can I tell the difference between a potential mixed episode with untreated ADD? 

No one has ever spoken to me about them so I only found out they existed through this sub. I’m a bit apprehensive raising this with my doctors so any advice here would be great so I can be more informed if I do talk to them about it.