[birdcrazy]

Basically I found out in the next town over is a pdoc that specializes in diagnosis childhood disorders such as Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and Bipolar. I call this place before and they said she would see an adult, but at that time they would not take the medical coverage I had and they told me what they would take. Now I have Medicaid and they do take that.

Would it be worth having this lady pdoc dive into my past to figure out what was wrong with younger me and current me? Just for peace-of-mind? I already got plenty of services and SSI, but the mystery of my past still haunts me.

[gelfling]

if it is something that you are curious about - you could make an appointment and discuss your interests with her - maybe she could give you some insight about the process. sounds worth checking out

[objtrbit]

I agree with gelfling, and I am of course bias and believe in "object relations" theory, that says you are gonna keep recreating your childhood conflicts in all aspects of you life.

I donno, I think it would be interesting, I don't know if the doc does the same type of therapy, but since you said your past huants you,
I would say check it out. It also seems rare these days to find a specialist into that kind of thing.

If the doc is psychoanalytic or psychodynamic, then it is likely that she believes that you are putting a lot of energy into keeping the areas of your past that bother you from surfacing, in many conscious or unconscious ways-however you reacted as a kid back then are now your coping mechanisms for your current life-so might be something worth exploring.

Take care,
-obj

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Hello birdcrazy,

I'm not sure the past can be diagnosed, but the present sure can, and based on your recounts I think the doctor will have a reasonable idea of what you were going through as a child and teenager.

I think if it puts your mind at ease and she is someone you can feel comfortable then it's a good idea. It's good that she takes medicaid it puts your mind at rest regarding costs. Good luck with this and let us know how you go,

Rhiannon

[lorna]

If you feel this pdoc would help you, it can't hurt. I would make the initial apt and see if they are a good fit. They may have a different direction than you may think for services, if you trust them go with it...

Hello, birdcrazy. It seems to me many seek treatment for mental illness without being given an idea of what role they play in the process or what to expect from the professionals who are treating them. Sometimes, I ask a member what the plan is. I am referring to a treatment plan: the guidelines for action, designed by the treatment team for each individual patient.

As NAMI informs us:

In addition to medication treatment, psychosocial treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer support groups and other community services can also be components of a treatment plan *** that assist with recovery. The availability of transportation, diet, exercise, sleep, friends and meaningful paid or volunteer activities contribute to overall health and wellness, including mental illness recovery.

You ask whether you would benefit from seeing a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnosing childhood disorders to help you understand how your past affects the way you are now. Gaining insight is an important step. To help you have a more meaningful life, however, requires that the insight you gain be incorporated into the treatment plan.

DocJohn discusses psychotherapy here: http://psychcentral.com/psychotherapy/

I found this article informative: http://www.psychologytoday.com/print/47260

I wish you well.

[Princess_Obsidian]

Greetings,

The past may hold some answers, which only a medical professional could tell you if it is worth it, or not. After all, what is done is done. Unless, whatever promoted your illness to what it is, today, still is currently apart of your life, then digging into your past to see how it all began, in order to efficiently deal/diminish it, would be necessary.

Have a good one.