right treatment, right diagnosis?

Question

problem is im worried that i might have other disorders than what ive been told, at my last psychiatric assesment i was told i had a personality disorder, but i worried i might have some kind of anxiety disorder or mood disorder or bi polar, and ive not been given the right diagnosis, so i wont get the right treatment....my symptoms ive had for over 11 years, i used to have anger outburst in the street, i would get a feeling of detachment outside before i did,& although i dont have outbursts now i still have the the angry feelings inside towards people & the feeling i might have an outburst. so therfor i stay in all time. i have anxiety & great panic all the time with constant worry & racing thoughts constantly, low self esteem, .ive asked for a second opinion but i keep getting told from my mum, what if this psych feels the same and that im gonna have to accept and go with the advice sometime? the last psyche said i didnt have mental illness so i didnt need meds.im 29 wat should i do?

Answer 1

Sounds like you do in fact have a mental illness, more than likely you are bi-polar. I watched a show on this not that long ago, and you and the person being interviewed displayed the same symptoms. If your psych won't help you, find someone who will. Talk to other doctor's, your parents if they are around, friends, other counsellors, but keep talking until someone takes you seriously. Good luck!!

Answer 2

You should write down exactly what you wrote here, and take it to another doctor. You've described your symptoms very well, and it seems that you do have some sort of anxiety problem, or possibly depression. In addition to writing down your own description of your symptoms, look up anxiety, panic disorder, depression, etc. on the web, print out information on that take that to the doctor too. Point out to the doctor how you may fit these descriptions. Medication can especially help with racing thoughts (for instance, Depakote).

I know you said, "ive asked for a second opinion but i keep getting told from my mum, what if this psych feels the same and that im gonna have to accept and go with the advice sometime? "

Well, that is just the chance you have to take. It's true that the 2nd doctor may give you the same answer, but you won't know that until you ask. And, if the 2nd doctor doesn't help, then go to a 3rd and a 4th! You have nothing to lose by doing that, and everything to gain, I promise you. Your mum is not the one who has to feel the way you do, day in and day out. She may not understand what torture it is. People who don't suffer from mental illness themselves just don't have any idea what it is like. I'm sure she loves you and thinks she is helping you, but you have to take responsibility for yourself in this instance. It is so important.

If the 2nd (or 3rd) doctor doesn't give you an answer you are satisfied with, ASK QUESTIONS. Like, in what way does the doctor NOT think you fit the profile of someone who needs medications? If the doctor does not think you need medication, what suggestion does he or she have for you to cope with these symptoms? You get the idea...

You are a grown person and you have every right to question doctors and persist until you find a way to feel better. Doctors aren't always right, not with mental health diagnoses or even diagnoses about physical illness.

I'll reiterate, yes, it's possible that other doctors will tell you the same thing, but you can't worry about that now. Just keep pluggin away.

Take charge of finding the right solution for you. You deserve to be happy, or at least to feel normal. I have suffered from depression for many years and the best advice I have for you is DON'T GIVE UP!!! Finding a way to feel better is your #1 priority. I'll say again, you deserve it.

I really wish you luck!

Answer 3

If you don't feel any confidence in your doctor or the assessment. See another. However, don't continue seeing more and ,more doctors until you hear what you want. Take the diagnosis and treatment and see how it works for you. You may or may not have more than one mental disorder at one time. The longer a mental illness goes untreated the worse it gets and can then cause more brain malfunctions. Mental illness is frustrating and sometimes misdiagnosed. However stalling on treatment will not help you get better. When you are mentally ill. Your thinking and ability to make the right choices for yourself are impaired. So after you get one more opinion. Start a course of action and don't over think it. Once you are stable enough to think normally. A different course of action might make sense. Hang in there!

Answer 4

Blake - I think that you're concerns are valid and that you may be suffering from bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. These illnesses are often misdiagnosed as forms of major depression and the individual ends up suffering more then needed.

I recommend that you speak with different Dr's until you find someone that you are comfortable with that will provide a treatment plan to help resolve these problems you are facing.

I suffer from both BP and BDP and I can understand how you feel. I hope you find the right Dr and start receiving treatment, where you will get past these issues and live a normal life.

Answer 5

What makes you think someone on this foreom can treat you better than a doctor?Keep seeking second ,third ,fourth, and fifth opinions if you don't think your case is being handled improperly.I had to go to 7 different docs. before I got my headaches cured. You know your body. You know there is something wrong ,keep looking till you are fixed. You will not regret it.I suffered for several years ,don't you do the same thing. Good luck.