[crackednfragile]

I don't even know where to post this. I'm going on a year with my therapy and there still is no diagnostic clarity. I know I have huge anxiety, dysthymia, OCD's, eating disorders, Post Tramatic, some personality mixed, and I'm sitting in a DBT group. The psych nurse finally arranged a MMPI for me behind the "T's" back. I have low verbal output so it is hard for me to describe stuff. She is still wondering if something else might be going on but the "T" that did the intake has pride. All I know is, I cannot pull myself up and I want to have some sense of me that isn't always having to deal with my autistic boys issues, I feel soooooo lost...just cannot find my beat or my diagnosis...EMO.... It does make a difference cause of medication ?????The Mind Goes Crazy!!!

hi, i'm sorry that you're in such distress. sounds as if your T and others aren't helping you very much.

could you write down what you want to say to the T and just hand it to him/her and let them read it? that might really help.

let us know if we can be of more help and support. there are many caring people here. xoxoxo pat

[(JD)]

I really don't like labels, but sometimes they are necessary.

PTSD can encompass much of what you are experiencing. (anxiety, depression, eating disorder, "personality" issues, OCD...) That's the nature of the beast for some.

Not sure why the MMPI was such a big deal; it's a great tool.

IDK about the DBT... how long have you been trying that? It's best if you do that group plus have individual therapy with the same group leader/doctor... I always wonder if DBT isn't such a "fad" that many doctors jump into it for a "cure all."

TC ((hugs)) PC is here for you.

[crackednfragile]

I've been in DBT for 2 months and it does help. I don't know if it can cure. I go to group and to the therapist that leads it. I'm sure I have PTSD since my childhood was horrific and I lost all my 20's in psych wards. But, with DBT you are not allowed to talk about past terrors till you can self sooth or calm yourself, which I cannot do. I still self injure and the past thoughts just make it worse right now. Nevertheless, I feel such anxiety that it makes me feel like I'm going right over the edge of sanity. Thank you for the caring and support here.

[desirae]

Your not messed up, your going through a difficult time in your life....I don't blame you for being down...because that is a little overwhelming, but look up, all lows end...even the long agonizing ones.
I truly hope you feel better.