I am desperate for help...I have seen many psychiatrists & psychologists ever since I was younger and have been on many different medications. It only gets worse. I have been diagnosed with ADD, OCD, Neurotic Depression, and BiPolar. I cannot find anyone to help me and I am so sick and tired of feeling this way!! I just want to be happy but that seems like a fantasy. I have tried everything I can think of but checking myself into a mental institution. One psychiatrist suggested that I get a lyme disease test. What do you think?
2006-10-11 05:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by italiana2683 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am sorry to hear your story. Are you still seeing a counselor regularly to talk out some of your fears? A forum like this is like a minefield....some advice excellent, some of it downright dangerous.
Sounds like up until now, you have tried just about everything in the mental health bag of tricks with no relief. I feel for you.
I know this is radical, but I wasn't able to get well until I undertook the journey to hell......a total nervous breakdown. And I am not joking about it being hell. The darkest of darkness's, the pit of despair. BUT......I slowly recovered, and as I began to put myself and my life back together, it seemed I had much more control over myself and my life. I still needed meds, but they worked now. I was able to finally step away from my anguish and see it for what it really was....mental illness, and there was hope. ( once you've been to hell for awhile, things take on a diferrent perspective).
I don't recommend this path to everyone, I only mention it because it is my story. Some have told me it sounded kinda like 'do-it-yourself' electro-shock therapy. Which by the way, is always an option as a last resort. It can be like a miracle for some people, and is not the hideous procedure we all imagine thanks to Hollywood.
2006-10-11 06:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as Lyme disease goes, it's seriously hard to get a positive test result even when you DO have it. So if you go into testing you'd most likely have to get tested every few months at different times in your cycle to get an accurate result. Even many doctors don't know that. You'd want to look for an LLMD (lyme literate medical doctor) for that.
However, I have a friend who after 6 years finally tested positive for Lyme disease, and she has all the symptoms you've mentioned.
But then it could just be a case of the wrong diagnosis, mentally, and the wrong medications for treatment.
2006-10-11 06:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by apeystar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BE SURE TO THINK YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE!!! I myself can share those descriptions you wrote along with seizure disorder last 18 yrs. You would think that long time a person would know when one was going to be coming upon them-nope. So I hope you never become epileptic. Forget institution, real world is enough similarity! Happiness you want will come your way when you allow it. Don't give up! Surprises happen least expectedly, dr suggested test to keep his routine going, that's all, don't worry and fall into that, I've seen dr's since 1988 now so I've seen their method of operation. Don't worry, the human body is a marvelous machine in its own right. Along with people around who may support you somehow.
2006-10-11 06:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been checked of havinga thyroid problem? i had some of your symptoms and I got checked for this and pu on meds and feel a lot better. It might not be it, but I would have that checked. Just make sure you have a psychiatrist w/ your best interests. I'm not saying they all aren't helpful, but many are overbooked, etc. You might want to google where you live and who practices there and their background. Good luck w/ everything!
2006-10-11 06:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by klove28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get a new Dr. As for meds, they lose effectiveness after a few months and need to be changed, the dosage or a different med.
If you don't feel better, try therapy. Group therapy is also a good idea. You aren't the only one who feels that way.
2006-10-11 06:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust is the key to any good relationship. Especially one that should be therapeutic as with a mental health professional. If you are comfortable with your doctor and trust them, follow their advice. Ask about options. Remember, modern life is not always happy.
2006-10-11 06:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by synergism721 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to find one REALLY good doctor and start over -- before you see them think about yourself - record your behaviors thoughts and feelings -- then bring that to the doctor -- don't talk about past diagnoses and start fresh with medication....
2006-10-11 06:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITALIANA, MY 19 YEAR OLD SON HAS THE SAME THING THAT YOU HAVE. HE TAKES EFFEXER ER AND IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE FOR HIM.I DON'T THINK THAT YOU SHOULD CHECK YOURSELF INTO A MENTAL INSTITUTION, B/C IF MIGHT MAKES THINGS WORST FOR YOU. I THINK HOWEVER YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK YOUR SELF INTO A PLACE WHERE THEY HAVE COUNSELORS THAT CAN TALK TO YOU, SORT OF LIKE A PLACE WHERE YOU WOULD GO FOR DEPRESSION, BUT NOT A MENTAL INST. THEY WILL GIVE YOU ALL KINDS OF MEDS THAT WILL MESS YOU UP. CALL YOU LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND ASK THEM IF THEY CAN REFER YOU TO A PLACE FOR DEPRESSION. I FEEL FOR YOU, I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. I'M SORRY THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH THIS AND I WILL ASK MY CHURCH TONIGHT TO SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU. ITALIANA PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ANYTIME, IF YOU JUST NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE.
2006-10-11 06:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might as well get tested for it. You'd hate for it to something like that and have missed it.
2006-10-11 06:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you have lots of money go ahead and check yourself into the mental house...if not be careful you may never get out of there......
2006-10-11 06:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋