[Shancan]

So this past week has been bumpy. On Monday I finally got in to see a psychiatrist (After waiting over 5 months) ... She is confident I have Bipolar 2. I have been seeing my T since January who is confident I have PTSD.

When I went to see my T to talk about what my pdoc said I could feel his frustration (almost anger) about what she thinks is going on. T says ... "I wasn't there for your talk with her so I can't say how she came about that diagnosis" ... and I say ... I told her pretty much everything I have told you!!!

So after leaving I have cancelled some sessions, I am taking a break from my T till June (I have been seeing him weekly for 5 months). I still have support over the next few weeks in the way of my regular doctor, and I see my pdoc at the end of the month to decide if I go on meds. My T is VERY anti medication and made it clear to me I can do this without medication. I just feel so mad at him! Really I could just pull the plug on going to him all together.

I am just so unbelievably tired, and this week I have started getting only 3 hours of sleep a night again. I feel like I don't have control over my therapy now ... let alone my life.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

[ruh roh]

My therapist would probably agree with your therapist. She's said a similar thing (only without the anger), which is that it's not possible to diagnosis until the ptsd is resolved (or less intense) because its symptoms are similar to other disorders. I was diagnosed with biploar and on medication for years. While seeing this therapist, I got off the meds (she did not encourage or discourage it either way) and she was right. Dealing with the ptsd through therapy is lessening all those other symptoms that won me a bipolar dx and all the meds that messed up my body/brain.

So, while it's probably not what you want to hear, I think your therapist is right. His delivery sucks, tho.

[Skeezyks]

The Skeezyks doesn't have much use for any of 'em...

[Shancan]

Originally Posted by ruh roh

My therapist would probably agree with your therapist. She's said a similar thing (only without the anger), which is that it's not possible to diagnosis until the ptsd is resolved (or less intense) because its symptoms are similar to other disorders. I was diagnosed with biploar and on medication for years. While seeing this therapist, I got off the meds (she did not encourage or discourage it either way) and she was right. Dealing with the ptsd through therapy is lessening all those other symptoms that won me a bipolar dx and all the meds that messed up my body/brain.

So, while it's probably not what you want to hear, I think your therapist is right. His delivery sucks, tho.

It is what I want to hear ... Thank you. I have moments through the day were I regret cancelling the appointments ... Then Moments were i feel good about it. I think I am still going to take a break. I have created a good relationship with him but I think I need a break from all the metaphors.
I did lots of research on the drug my pdoc wants me to try ... And I'm not going to do it. I think if I just take some time for me ... Not open up my wounds and just focus on my family and life .... it will be good in the long run. My T says doing this is just coping ... But I am an excellent coper.

[Shancan]

Originally Posted by Skeezyks

The Skeezyks doesn't have much use for any of 'em...

Skeezyks ... You posts are short and too the point! I enjoy your posts!
Thank you