[twofaces]

So far through my research and adventures, I found out that I have

close to moderate 'anxiety disorder'

Definite 'bipolar disorder'

and 'Adult ADHD'.

Well I should say my previous self was overwhelmed with this combination!

Now I can laugh at it and try to fix it with help of therapists and mindfulness sessions.

Any more suggestions on overcoming them are welcome!

Originally Posted by twofaces

So far through my research and adventures, I found out that I have

close to moderate 'anxiety disorder'

Definite 'bipolar disorder'

and 'Adult ADHD'.

Well I should say my previous self was overwhelmed with this combination!

Now I can laugh at it and try to fix it with help of therapists and mindfulness sessions.

Any more suggestions on overcoming them are welcome!

I can tell right away that you have a good sense of humour twofaces...

this is what it will take to manage...and enjoy, and yes it's possible

I'm not right into the business of overcoming but....yep, I'm sure it's a start

I have bp II and GAD too! Have you been officially dx'd yet?

[faerie_moon_x]

My Dx at the moment is Bipolar NOS with ultra-rapid cycling, generalized anxiety disorder, and schizoid personality disorder.

My concern is I think the schizoid part is mis-diagnosed. I'm not an isolationist although I am introverted.

[twofaces]

I am not officially diagnosed yet. More like self diagnosed from different psychology websites.

I sometimes doubt if my anxiety is that serious, but I definitely know that Bipolar disorder is making me manic uncontrollably.

I do have adult ADHD and I know this after getting like 90%s from all those tests. And this affects my like the most.

[Clinte89]

I would recommend going to a pdoc.

[cocoabeans]

Hmm, if we play the internet test game, I have it all. Those tests are entertainment. It's quite stupid to take them seriously.

Officially? I've got bipolar disorder. Beyond that? Officially "probably type 2" though "could be type 1" too but I was depressed during that last diagnosis. For level of mania? "We'll put you on a mood stabiliser and we can keep an eye on that."

But then I stopped seeing that doctor.

I wonder if I do decide to see another psychiatrist oneday and we start fresh what comes up

[twofaces]

Originally Posted by cocoabeans

Hmm, if we play the <a class="inlineAdmedialink" href="#">internet</a> test game, I have it all. Those tests are entertainment. It's quite stupid to take them seriously.

Officially? I've got bipolar disorder. Beyond that? Officially "probably type 2" though "could be type 1" too but I was depressed during that last diagnosis. For level of mania? "We'll put you on a mood stabiliser and we can keep an eye on that."

But then I stopped seeing that <a class="inlineAdmedialink" href="#">doctor</a>.

I wonder if I do decide to see another psychiatrist oneday and we start fresh what comes up

Oh god I hate doctors like that. That is probs why I hesitate to see the doctors as well. I saw a psychotherapist about my depression 2 years ago and all he did was not even listening and just giving me some medication and that was all. He didn't even take it serious, and lead to my parents believing my problems are not serious and yadayada...

I'm not sure which tests you think are entertainments because if you are thinking that I am taking myself seriously over the tests, that is quite wrong :/

I looked into guides to ADHD, talked to people about it, some people were quite concerned about it and that made me take my symptoms seriously. Not being nosy but I would be careful to say 'it is stupid to take seriously' in this forum Well if you were saying those tests were stupid, then I will just take as an opinion, but what I believe about myself is not.

Oh god I'm talking too much. Sorry if I offended you with what I said, and I hope you find a good doc to address your issues.

[cocoabeans]

Huh? My doc did take my problems very seriously. Not sure what you're reading. Sounds like your perceptions may be off?

What do you want your parents to do when "taking it seriously"?

[ChristySpirals]

I knew I was bp before an "official dx" so I assume she is speculating and doesn't want to persue the whole find a pdoc just to be medicated. Lots of ppl go without meds until they no longer can for whatever reason. Furthermore some docs see you one time, base it on one answer to the questions and send you out with 15 prescriptions.

Answer to original post, they gave me a few and sent me out with 15 prescriptions (exaggerating). Funny how all of them have very similar symptoms, ptsd, bpd, bp..oh and I'm anxious lol, haven't officially got a diagnoses for that but I definitely know I have that without a doc's input :P

[twofaces]

Originally Posted by cocoabeans

Huh? My doc did take my problems <a class="inlineAdmedialink" href="#">very</a> seriously. Not sure what you're reading. Sounds like your perceptions may be off?

What do you want your parents to do when "taking it seriously"?

(Facepalm) I'm sorry I just made an assumption that you hated your doctor for not taking your problems seriously.

And I made a point about my parent because that made them think that I'm normal and didn't really gave much when I really wanted help from other professionals. I'm finally doing that because I'm starting to earn my OWN money to do things.

Sorry for what I did there, cocoa. I tend to overassume and reply without reading properly. That's just who I am now :/

[BlueInanna]

I think like Monkey says, your sense of humor will get you through And it is an add/adhd thing to read things too fast or lose your place while reading, going back and re-reading stuff. I have to do that often. Good luck with getting it all figured out.

[BlackPup]

Good luck with your BP (and others) journey. Like Clive suggested I really would recommend seeing a (good!) pdoc to diagnose you "properly" but then where to find one... I have one here in Australia but that might be to far to travel!!!! Seriously though, a good pdoc is worth alot, they can be your ally in dealing with a difficult problem.

Wow... my diagnosis process was much different than that. I had my intake with the psychologist. then the big test I had to take home and fill out with around 500 questions or so. Then it was two more visits to go over everything in the test and the results. Then it was off to the Psychiatrist who did an hour and a half intake and also went over the test and asked even more questions. Then it was samples of mood stabalizer. Kept me on samples the first few months while adjusting the dosage. Then came the Abilify when my moods calmed down and I could see that I was having paranoia. Still on samples came the anxiety meds. Now I only am paying for the Lamictal and Zoloft until October, which is when our insurance kicks in.

I would leave a doc who just tried to give me drugs and not even listen to me, or not dig around and truly try to help.

[thickntired]

From what I understand it is common for ppl with bipolar to also have ADHD. I have both plus PTSD, anxiety, addiction & ED issues, yadda yadda yadda.

I think it is good that you're aware of your issues, but I would suggest leaving all diagnosis to a PhD or Pdoc. Anyway, you can't get the proper script without a consultation. Good Luck!!

Peace & Hugs,

TnT

[Anneinside]

Originally Posted by ChristySpirals

Funny how all of them have very similar symptoms, ptsd, bpd, bp..oh and I'm anxious lol, haven't officially got a diagnoses for that but I definitely know I have that without a doc's input :P

There are huge differences between the diagnosis, but overlap in some of the symptoms. Bipolar is primarily a mood and energy disorder; borderline focuses on a fear of abandoment with chaotic relationships and black and white thinking (I love you, I hate you) (additional symptom is quickly vacillating mood states), PTSD's main symptoms are intrusive memories, avoidance and numbing, and hyperarousal.

If you look at the main overall symptoms you can see the differences.

[Anneinside]

Originally Posted by landskaperdan

Wow... my diagnosis process was much different than that. I had my intake with the psychologist. then the big test I had to take home and fill out with around 500 questions or so.

Sounds like the MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Boy does it get redundant but if you try to be consistent in your answers your "lie" scale goes up.

[twofaces]

Wow you know everything about what I am going through.

I am trying hard to fight it..... But I need money, which is coming into my account next week tuesday T.T