[happy1]

That's my official diagnosis (according to my neuropsychologist)

what does that mean and what do i do with it?

it's just weird cuz he originally diagnosed me with bipolar II disorder w/ schizophrenic features

[GrayNess]

Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) could mean a combination of personality disorders or you fit the bill for having a personality disorder but not for any specific one. I think the first one though is more common.

Bipolar with schizophrenic features? That, I've never heard of. I have however heard of bipolar with psychotic or psychosis. Is that what you mean?

As for what to do with it, well, that's your diagnosis. If you want to get treatment, and they ask you, that's part of what you tell them. Or, you can see another person, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist to get a second opinion.

[Michah]

I was dx Borderline personality disorder and schizoeffective 15 years ago and Bipolar II 2007. So you can have it all.........aren't we lucky? As for what you have been dx with.... I have never heard of it......this is what I found.....don't know if it is helpful.

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/...ct/162/10/1926

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorder

Sorry babe, couldn't find much else.......but can your doc provide more info?

Good luck and keep us posted

[Simcha]

Originally Posted by happy1

That's my official diagnosis (according to my neuropsychologist)

what does that mean and what do i do with it?

it's just weird cuz he originally diagnosed me with bipolar II disorder w/ schizophrenic features

There is no such thing as "PRE-PERSONALITY DISORDER" at all, but there is Personality Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified.

The DSM-IV-TR is the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4-Revised, and within this book is where the diagnostic criteria and codes are for a medically valid diagnosis (unless you are in the UK or various other countries where they use the ICD-10).

I really think the therapist or psychiatrist who diagnosed you as such owes you a much better explanation. Never leave a doctor or therapists office without knowing what you are diagnosed with and the basis for such a diagnosis. When you return, make sure you ask them the specifics.

[pegasus]

Originally Posted by happy1

That's my official diagnosis (according to my neuropsychologist)

what does that mean and what do i do with it?

it's just weird cuz he originally diagnosed me with bipolar II disorder w/ schizophrenic features

Bipolar often has psychosis with it.

pre-personality disorder not otherwise specified is short-hand for, 'We don't actually know what is a matter with you (just yet) but think it is some sort of personality disorder!'