[movingforward]

I jusy don't know what is the matter with me. For 5 years I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Luckily I moved to CA and found an amazing doctor and 2 ttherapists. I did open Pandora's box however. After 15 months of weekly sessions with my psychiatrisy and therapist, I no longer have the label of bipolar, but PTSD and ADHD. Sexual, physical, emotional.........abuse for 32 years. I'm now on Trileptal and Concerta. I'm a rapid metabolizer, so I have to take the Concerta 4x a day.
I just seem to be so angry and agitated and emotional ALL the time!! Before my period I am an emotional basket case. I just want to be calm - does anyone else feel angry and agitated all the time?? What are your diagnosos's - maybe I'm missing something.......I just really need someone who understands to hear me.
Thank you.

[kimmydawn]

hi movingforward and welcome to the forums!

yes, i can have alot of agitation..on and of. i live with PTSD/DID. i find when my anxiety levels are higher my agitation increases rapidly.

it sounds like you're certainly on the right track!

i look forward to hearing more from you.

kd

[CedarS]

Welcome to the forums!

I have PTSD and other stuff, and I definitely understand and hear you.

Some meds make me agitated and irritable so I'm not able to take them. Fortunately I am finally able to find some calm, does take lots of practice and effort at times for me though still.

I used to think I was never really irritable, no no, not me, until I realized how irritable I sometimes am around other people. I do best with lots of time alone to unwind with regular social time otherwise.

Sarah

[movingforward]

Thank you so much for responding....what is DID?

[kimmydawn]

Dissociative Identity Disorder fka Multiple Personality Disorder.

Again, welcome.

Hi movingforward and welcome!

I also have PTSD, (and DDNOS along with a bunch of other "letters.")

What you describe are classic symptoms that we all struggle with. If this is new to you, I suggest asking us as many questions as you like.

All of us here will try to help you as much as we can.

Take care,

Petunia

[(JD)]

Welcome movingforward... be sure to also do a search of the forum with key words of your questions, and bring up plenty of previous posts we've made here.. Many of us understand exactly what you're sharing.