I have decided I’m going make an appointment with my doctor as soon as possible, and I’m going to get the criteria list for both Bipolar (because of my aunt’s concerns) and this other disorder (which I’ve been questioning after doing research and heavily relating to). I’m going to tick off the symptoms I have and give them to him (this is after he helps me with the Angels).
Since no one is doing anything to help me, I’m going to get the ball rolling. Even if I’m not diagnosed with neither of these, it’ll give them some insight as to the symptoms I’m showing and what they can start doing. If it looks like I’m starting to acknowledge I might have a problem, maybe they’ll actually start to help me.
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Sounds good Jiminy, I wish you well. For many, it is easy sometimes with mental health issues and even physical health issues to appear normal on the outside so that no one has any idea of what one is experiencing, so I’m glad you’re taking that step to insist that you do have concerns the doctors should help you with. (I should do the same, if I can muster the courage. Ha.)
Like that advice!
Despite my anxiety, I’m determined to force myself to do this. I’m sick of not knowing what’s going on with my head, and this m, I figure, is the only way to get it sorted.
I’m writing it my checklist for Bipolar currently, and I think I’ve been in denial if I’m honest. I meet all the criteria for the depressive episode (of course), and all – bar 2 or 3 – for a hypermanic episode (I’m taking my answers from what I can remember of two possible episodes last year). From what I’ve read, ruling out other disorders (which I’m almost certain I don’t have), this is enough for a diagnosis.
My only worry is my doctor pushing the notes aside and saying it’s ‘not enough for them to do anything’, and then I would just have gotten my hopes up of finally getting better for nothing. I’m also worried he won’t take me seriously, so im considering telling my mum about the criteria and my symptoms so she can help me tell him.
If I can get an appointment tomorrow I’m going tomorrow, just to get it over and done with.
Hey jiminy. Good to see you.
Hi, hazy (:
That’s really good to hear Jiminy. Sometimes just knowing what it is that is plaguing you can really help to start alleviating the symptoms. You seem quite sharp and extremely talented at art. I hope the doctor’s appointment can help you get to a better place.
I’ve been regretting turning down the assessment for the autism spectrum thing – my last therapist seemed convinced I have it, but I kept refusing in fear of someone from my school finding out and telling everyone. I might bring that up in my next therapy session.
Despite what some people say, I think it would be more helpful to get a ‘label’ – for lack of a better word. You can research it, and it helps to understand yourself better.