[coldwut]

So, I'm going to see a new therapist and I'm wondering how to tell them that I might have osdd. Should I show them the results from that 200+ questions test? Also, should I show them my results for the schizophrenia screening because that is another concern of mine.?

Originally Posted by coldwut

So, I'm going to see a new therapist and I'm wondering how to tell them that I might have osdd. Should I show them the results from that 200+ questions test? Also, should I show them my results for the schizophrenia screening because that is another concern of mine.?

I'd hold off at first and interview them. Ask them do they specialize in trauma? Do they have any experience in trama related disorders?

I blurted out to my new Pdoc at our first meet- or another did, and I get the feeling that we are nuts to her :/. I'll find out in 2 days! Lol

Keep a journal, start putting your thoughts down and a daily log. Have a section describing your past experiences.

But for a previous DX, I'd definetly talk about that...the skitzophrenia part.

My approach would be is 'just listen to my story, and what I suspect, is it plausible' after all the skitzophrenia DX might murk up the waters. Going in their proclaiming something will make them think your psychotic. I'd let them weed through all that and make the call after a few meetings.

I'd mention I took a test that suggests a form of dissociation after a few meets, and see if they would like to look at it.

Thus would be my approach, I think. I wish I started that way but I hung my own! Lol. Whatever, it's not like we're going to die tomorrow!

Good luck!

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by coldwut

So, I'm going to see a new therapist and I'm wondering how to tell them that I might have osdd. Should I show them the results from that 200+ questions test? Also, should I show them my results for the schizophrenia screening because that is another concern of mine.?

short version everyone has their own ways they tell their treatment providers about their problems..

for example I was in a college psych class. one of the requirements of the class was to take the test that the instructor handed out, then take that test to a mental health treatment provider of our choice and enter into treatment for at least the duration of the class. the objective was to show those of us that planned on continuing with mental health as a career choice to see what it was like being on the other side of the desk.

So i took the test, then took that to a therapist. After a few session my therapist and I agreed on my taking a more thorough and up to date psychiatric evaluations to see how that compared to what we did in the classroom and what my actual diagnosis's were. its well and good to do online tests but they are not up to date and are missing key components to actual diagnostic evaluations.

after going through the actual testing process with an actual psychiatrist i received my many diagnosis's.

treatment providers in the USA do welcome having proactive clients who do bring in extra work they have completed including doing online tests.

Usually though when someone brings in online tests that opens the door for discussing getting real and accurate testing done, not the online outdated, popularized and missing components/key questions type testing.

So if you choose to take your online version testing in to your treatment provider expect the possibility of the treatment provider asking if you are willing to take the actual real psychiatric evaluation process.

my opinion on tests is if done online only take them knowing they are more for entertainment purposes. they cant diagnose you long term. they can only tell you how you answered the questions at that moment of taking them. they dont take into consideration someones medical, mental history, their cultural background, their medications, face to face interviews, ....and so much more.

example i have taken the sanity score test more than once and every time it comes up a different score even when I take it more than once on the same day. the same with the MID test thats posted here in dissociative disorders board. i have taken it many times now and I come up with many different scoring ranges (even when I have written my answers down so that I answered the same way every time Which is one of the reasons why my location no longer uses that test and now uses the newer tests bought through the APA that match the new diagnostics.)

a tip any treatment provider that you see are going to want to know you and your problems in what ever ways you describe them. so go with what you are most comfortable with telling them in what ever ways you are most comfortable telling it. in my location treatment providers usually question someones validity when they start out talking one way and then use other language example using professional terms then later using laymans terms and such discrepancies. just be yourself and use what ever words you are comfortable using and in your own ways.

[Claritytoo]

Personally if I go to another therapist I am going to tell them that I sometimes dissociate and that is it. If the rest comes out than so be it.

[coldwut]

I think they might be the one that specialize in trauma, or at least ptsd.

As for the schizophrenia part, I've realized that I have been having delusions plus some other problems, and I also have some family members with that disorder.

But I also know, or recognized some parts that are different from me, and I have a history of abuse.

I think I might just make a list of symptoms, or just copy my introduction, and show it to them.

[Claritytoo]

Originally Posted by coldwut

I think they might be the one that specialize in trauma, or at least ptsd.

As for the schizophrenia part, I've realized that I have been having delusions plus some other problems, and I also have some family members with that disorder.

But I also know, or recognized some parts that are different from me, and I have a history of abuse.

I think I might just make a list of symptoms, or just copy my introduction, and show it to them.

I think that is a good idea. This way you won't leave anything out. Good luck with the new doctor.

[coldwut]

Originally Posted by amandalouise

short version everyone has their own ways they tell their treatment providers about their problems..

for example I was in a college psych class. one of the requirements of the class was to take the test that the instructor handed out, then take that test to a mental health treatment provider of our choice and enter into treatment for at least the duration of the class. the objective was to show those of us that planned on continuing with mental health as a career choice to see what it was like being on the other side of the desk.

So i took the test, then took that to a therapist. After a few session my therapist and I agreed on my taking a more thorough and up to date psychiatric evaluations to see how that compared to what we did in the classroom and what my actual diagnosis's were. its well and good to do online tests but they are not up to date and are missing key components to actual diagnostic evaluations.

after going through the actual testing process with an actual psychiatrist i received my many diagnosis's.

treatment providers in the USA do welcome having proactive clients who do bring in extra work they have completed including doing online tests.

Usually though when someone brings in online tests that opens the door for discussing getting real and accurate testing done, not the online outdated, popularized and missing components/key questions type testing.

So if you choose to take your online version testing in to your treatment provider expect the possibility of the treatment provider asking if you are willing to take the actual real psychiatric evaluation process.

my opinion on tests is if done online only take them knowing they are more for entertainment purposes. they cant diagnose you long term. they can only tell you how you answered the questions at that moment of taking them. they dont take into consideration someones medical, mental history, their cultural background, their medications, face to face interviews, ....and so much more.

example i have taken the sanity score test more than once and every time it comes up a different score even when I take it more than once on the same day. the same with the MID test thats posted here in dissociative disorders board. i have taken it many times now and I come up with many different scoring ranges (even when I have written my answers down so that I answered the same way every time Which is one of the reasons why my location no longer uses that test and now uses the newer tests bought through the APA that match the new diagnostics.)

a tip any treatment provider that you see are going to want to know you and your problems in what ever ways you describe them. so go with what you are most comfortable with telling them in what ever ways you are most comfortable telling it. in my location treatment providers usually question someones validity when they start out talking one way and then use other language example using professional terms then later using laymans terms and such discrepancies. just be yourself and use what ever words you are comfortable using and in your own ways.

I am perfectly fine with taking however many test that I need. That way I can rule out anything or catch anything that I haven't thought of.

My test scores do change but they are generally within the range of something that I might want to check out at least, depending on what it is. For example, depression was something that was high, but it sort of lowered and was replaced by my anxiety.

My schizophrenia score has went up, but I looked at my score a few years back and it was something that was a mild concern.

I know that I do have problems with dissociation/depersonalization/derealization that I've been having since a young age. I also have others that sort of take over or try to influence me.

I think I might have to tell the person this since it is an evaluation. :/