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Old Jun 03, 2019, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by amandalouise View Post
first thing you need to know is that he is the same person he has always been no matter what the diagnosis.

second though its tempting for loved ones to try and find answers to why someone behaves the way that they do, its best to leave the diagnosing and such to that persons own treatment providers and remain who and what you are, their loved one, best friend and other side of his relations couple. by trying to self diagnose him with DID or a dissociative disorder you may end up doing more harm to you, him and your relationship...

for example here in america black outs due to rage disqualifies someone as having Dissociative disorders and qualifies that person for another disorder called Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

another example in your post you stated he said he decided not to feel so he didnt feel. here in america this would disqualify a person for having a dissociative disorder. why because many religions, and some meditative practices and self hypnosis, and some cultures teach things like being able to block out emotions and feelings, not let them harm you.

my point is just because someone does these things doesnt mean we as their loved ones should be trying to label them as mentally ill.jumping on the diagnosis wagon can actually hurt someone.

my suggestion is not worry about his mental disorders, take care of your own mental and physical health and let him do the same for his, just be his girl or guy, friend, loved one. thats all you can really do.

and if at some point he wants you to be involved in his mental health he can invite you to attend his medical and mental health appointments where you will find out what is actual disorders are and how you can best support him.
Thank you for your response 😊❤ and absolutely I know he's the same person, even if he did have a dissociative disorder or any other kind. Like I said even before we were in a relationship we were really good friends for close to two years, and we worked with each other at the same job every day and had lunch together and stuff. I love all of him, even the parts I may not know yet. Those parts are part of what makes him *him*, even if he keeps them hidden.

I know you're right. My mind is really analytical so I'm always trying to analyze things, but you're right, when it comes to mental health I shouldn't, it's way too complicated to even attempt to draw conclusions, especially when I'm no expert.

Mostly I just wanna be the best support I can, caring about someone to this degree is really new to me, not sure how to approach it most of the time... I guess like making sure I'm not crowding him but still being open and supportive and reassuring of my love for him no matter what? I don't know, really. Kind of making it up as I go, which is part of why I'm floundering because I'm a major planner.

I hope I'm making sense...

Thank you again for your response. That's a really good reminder for me to keep things in perspective. ❤
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- Escitalopram 10mg (no affect on MDD; major affect on GAD)
- Buproprion 150mg (major affect on MDD; slight affect on ADD)

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Thanks for this!
amandalouise