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I'm not really asking a question here or for help more than just venting. But I am so frustrated that nobody will acknowledge my dermatillomania. Automatically it's, "Oh, well, do you have an anxiety disorder? It's a symptom of anxiety?" or "Are you a cocaine user? That will cause skin picking as well." No, and definitely no! I started when I was two years old. Why? Nobody knows. No trauma in my life whatsoever. As my signature indicates I do have panic disorder but that just started in February of 2013. I just pick out of compulsion. Even when it hurts I do it just because. It's been added to the DSM separate from anxiety so I'm hoping when I see my pdoc on Monday he can do something. Anything. Anyone else pick for a reason other than anxiety and drugs? Or just me?
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Dx: BD1   , ADHD-combined type, possible Asperger's Syndrome, panic disorder, compulsive skin picking, and some possible personality issues.
Rx: AM 300mg lithium-carbonate and 15mg adderall. NOON 15mg adderall, and 0.5mg klonopin. PM 600mg lithium-carbonate, kelnor 1-35, and 2.5mg klonopin.
D/C Rx: PM 30mg celexa, (amazing for my depression, until it induced my first ever manic episode) and 100-175mg seroquel, (made sure I slept every single night. other than sleep? worst med EVER).
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