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Originally Posted by Squirrel1983
I guess I am just impatient. I guess nothing will change if I know now or later. I'm just worried about getting "labeled" as something that I am not. I work with kids and don't want something that could backfire there on my record. Guess I'm a little paranoid that what he diagnosed me with could harm me.
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Your medical records are private. It shouldn't affect your employment in any way! I think it's a good idea to discuss this fear with your pdoc the next time you see him, though.
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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