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Originally Posted by Oxidopamine
Lack of oxygen at birth can have no or negligible effects, moderate effects and disastrous effects. It's a wild card and research in the area is interesting but clinical findings are unpredictable. It's possible you have brain damage, which can be assessed through various diagnostic imaging techniques, although I don't see that happening for you unless a doctor is willing to go out on a limb, if you have one hell of a large wallet or participate in a research study.
It's best to avoid asking friends or family as to whether you have a particular psychiatric illness, especially if they don't have formal training or much education in that area. They may very well be correct, however, it strengthens self-diagnosing and that can be a temporary roadblock if you do see a psychiatrist. Additionally, if you see a psychiatrist and get an alternate diagnosis, you may be left wondering who to trust: the clinician with years of formal training who met you for less than a couple of hours or family and friends who lack such training but have known you for years.
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Well then it would have to be a research study, because I doubt I'd be in a position to afford that assessment.
Also I did not ask them, my sister just mentioned it to me and said I should look into it...so I talked to the therapist I was going to about it. I'm still not 100% sure, but as far as he could tell it was certainly possible. The other people I've heard it from have people with that disorder or simular issues in their families. Either way I have an appointment that I believe is with a psychiatrist later this month so I will see what they say. I had no way of affording it before and the only reason I can at the moment is my moms helping me with the cost....since I have no income.
But yeah I've had unusual symtoms/behaviors and ways of interaction ever since I can remember and its caused noticeable difficulties thus far.