Welcome to Psych Central (PC) fxr. Sorry to hear you have been unhappy with your diagnosis. If you are curious, they have quizzes that you could take for all the symptoms you mentioned to see if you gain any insight. Psychological Tests and Quizzes

Personally I deal with stress through meditation, exercise, yoga and music. Getting sleep may be the single one thing that keeps me in balance. If you are not sleeping or having bad side affects, contact your psychiatrist and tell him what is happening so you can make adjustments.

Some people at PC will find a therapist will also help them sort out the roots of their life.

Many people find compassionate, caring people here at PC. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

There are articles that go into more detail about coping
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