i want the right diagnosis what is wrong with me how can i get the right treatment??

Question

i saw a psychiatrist last week for an assesment and i told him about i worry about my inner anger, low moods, my racing thoughts where im constantly worrying and thinking about things, and forgetting. the fact that ive withdrawn into myself and dont wanna go out anywhere because i have panic attacks, and im scared of being inappropriatly angry, which i have in the past, i told him i have paranoid ideas to. but after all this he still thinks i have some type of personality disorder...and that i require some talking treatments...but he said i dont have a mental illness or depression and would perscribe me medication...can anyone help with this? you may have to read my other questions to see all the probs i have

Answer 1

Why are you trying to get a diagnosis at this point form me? You can try the talking treatments. They work for a lot of people. If he can't let you talk a lot he will not be able to diagnose you. One hour assessment will not give him all the info he needs to get the real picture. Start treatments with him now. If you are not happy after about 10 sessions then you can look around for someone else.

Answer 2

There are many answers to this question. Firstly you are free to seek alternative professional opinions. Secondly there is a feedback system (like lots of them, sorry), for brain chemistry and mood. You can talk/think yourself into a low state which influences brain chemistry which influences the self talk and feelings...vicious cycle. It can be the other way round too, it CAN start from a chemical issue which encourages negativity and bad self talk. So the chemical issue shouldn't be ignored for sure. On the same token be quick to take up multiple modes of treatment if possible.

I've studied a little brief therapy work and know that some techniques can be useful to many people. Hypnotherapy, *some* NLP techniques and later stuff like 3D Mind work very well for many issues. There are other interventions that are talking therapies that can work equally as well.

Chances are you'll have to take a similar approach to me. A multiple mode approach. Talking therapies, maybe a treatment (This is a last resort, but may be needed), varied life-exercise, good diet, LOTS of social variations and involvement, work, and vary your entertainment options.

Find some disciplines you like as well, martial arts can be good, as can yoga, dance and any other sports. The brain is built for stimulation, interaction, socialisation and learning. Used for these functions it functions better produces more dopamine, acetylcholine and serotonin in a better balance and you feel better over time. If you are diagnosed with a specific illness, then this obviously has to be taken into account and the appropriate treatment taken up consistently-even so, the above recommendations stand. Vary your life, get active, and allow yourself to be open to additional ways of getting help and support.
Hope something here helps.

Answer 3

Even though you may not feel that he has diagnosed your problems accurately, the important thing is that you have started seeing a psychiatrist and trying to do something about those problems, especially if you have been dealing with those things for a long time. You could get a second opinion, but I would suggest trying this professional for a little while (3 months or so.) See if your moods get better, and your panic attacks lesson. They can be talked through so that your body doesn't start the reaction. There can be emotional or physical triggers that can be avoided or be taught to react differently too. Drugs are only one answer, and they are addictive. It can be a lot of guess work. He's just trying to be cautious.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hi Dennis, I'm not a doctor, but I have a lot of life experience. I'm so sorry, I know how it hurts.

It sure sounds like depression (+anxiety + co-dependency) to me; but it all boils down to brain chemistry anyway right? Please don't be afraid of meds, sometimes they're an absolute God send. Just make sure you take them as prescribed, if that's what you choose. As far as your doctor goes I don't know why he said you aren't depressed, maybe he should take a look at your questions here on yanswers. He might change his mind.

Also there's some really great 12 step programs that could be VERY helpful. You don't have to be an addict to benefit, its more like "Clear thinking -101",

How about the normal stuff like eliminating caffeine and getting more fresh air and exercise?

Let not your heart be troubled, I wish you well.

Answer 6

what is amazing to me, is that you can't accept the fact that you don't have mental problems...it is almost like you WANT to be mentally ill?? I think you have too much time on your hands, and that you need to start looking all around and find that you are not as bad off as you are convinced you are...good luck and God bless

Answer 7

Find another psychiatrist! This one obviously isn't listening to you. Blood levels can check for certain chemicals for the depression too.

Find someone that will listen.

Answer 8

It sounds like some sort of chemical inbalance. I would get a second opinion, and not from here.

Answer 9

Sounds a little like bi-polar to me.

Answer 10

you can have hypnotic regressions, they really help to understand things and control them