Thread Topic: How should I go about getting diagnosed?
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saucee
Joined: Sep 3, '09
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2009-09-03 02:21:08 |
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I went to my GP about 6 months ago after stuggling with self-harm for 3 years. He referred me to a psychologist but I don't feel I was getting quite what I needed from him. See, the psych would make me feel fine while I was there but as soon as I left, things would return to normal. Unfortunately, this happens a lot. I seem to reflect the moods of the people around me. When I'm alone however, I usually panic, or am depressed. The panicking is because I feel that there is this 'other' me, not a different person, just different moods, wants and needs. This 'other' me is very suicidal and refuses help. I'm 17 and in 12th grade, since grade 8 I've had anger issues .. I act on impulse a lot of the time because I can be undecisive, I just go for it, then regret it, change my mind etc Sometimes I forget who I am or think that I don't exist at all, other times it's that other people don't exist. Sometimes I just want to die because I feel so numb and empty. I saw the psychologist for six sessions, but nothing really came of it, if anything I feel worse than before but because he always sees me when I'm 'good' he thinks I'm fine. I'm seeing my GP tomorrow because the psych sent him a report. I want to see a psychiatrist and get some meds to help me finish school for the next few months. How do I do this? Can I ask for a referral because I think I have borderline or will he just think I'm overreacting? |
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Unanswered Thread: Cyclothymia posted by Darkman33 1 min. ago |
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sweetmelody
Joined: Sep 7, '09
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2009-09-07 09:49:49 |
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I wouldn't suggest going into either your GP or your psychiatrist saying you have borderline or any other personality disorder. Instead, I would talk to your GP about getting a referral because you feel you need more than the psychologist you were seeing could offer. You should describe these emotional states to your GP and the psychiatrist and let them diagnose you. I promise you, if you explain it to them as you wrote it on here, they will actively help you diagnose whatever is plaguing you and set you on a course of action to help you. The one thing to be careful of is saying you're "good" to any of these doctors. Even if that is how you feel in their office, take notes on your behaviors and emotions while you are away from them and show them how you are doing on a day to day basis. Getting help, even if it is not helpful, can lull you into feeling better while you are participating in it. But if your moods switch right back after you've left, more needs to be done. I would really encourage you to keep a "mood log" or something similar to help you and your doctors track your emotional health and aid you in getting the help you need. |
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fantasy
Joined: Jul 28, '09
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2009-09-07 17:01:59 |
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Exactly what sweetmelody said.. One more thing, be careful about being diagnosed because they can disadvantage you in getting a job. Treatment is more important of course, but just a warning. |
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Maggie11
Joined: Sep 12, '09
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2009-09-12 16:25:30 |
| what fantasy said is very true but do you want to stay as you are. be happy x xx | |
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Maggie11
Joined: Sep 12, '09
Status: New User |
2009-09-12 16:26:21 |
| what fantasy said is very true but do you want to stay as you are. be happy x xx | |
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