I've always had a very stable charcter, even though I had an abusive father, I've never really had a problem with mental stability. My parents divorced about 1 1/2 years ago and everythings been great, but then things I guess started to slowly change and my mom and I moved away, which I'm used to moving, I've moved a lot and it's nearer to more family that I love and they love me in return. But then I was thrown into a kinda depression, so I went to a therapist and he concluded that I had no mental flaws and signed me away. More frequently I'm having almost these mental break downs, and I've managed to kept them hidden but there becoming more and more frequent. I have no real problems in my life, I'm adjusting well to my new home, and making new friends, and everything is running smoothly, but sometimes I just start to lose it and kinda go crazy for about 10 minutes, I pace around the house, and sometimes I cry, but then as if it didn't happen, I just go back to being normal.
2007-02-08 10:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i went to a therapist and he cleared me of depression and being bypolar and all of that, that's why i'm so confused...
2007-02-08 10:20:04 · update #1
Evan,
No matter what your therapist says, you're still having problems. They don't always have all of the answers. Either he released you too soon or he was not the therapist for YOU. You need to seek counseling elsewhere. Besides having a loving family, you've got another thing going for you. You realize that you need help. A lot of people don't. While I don't know what's causing you to feel and behave this way, I do know that you need to speak to someone who can give you the time and expertise that you derserve. So, get counseling/therapy again with someone new. Try a female. She might be more sensitive to your needs. You might even want to try some sort of group therapy or join a support group. Good luck to you. I sincerely wish you the best.
Take Care,
Journey
2007-02-08 10:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by JOURNEY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your statement: 1. very stable, 2. abusive father, 3. never had a problem, 4. parents divorced [rather recently], 5. "things" started to change, 6. mom and I moved away, 7. used to moving, 8. "I was thrown" depression, 9. therapist "signed me away," 10. mental break downs, 11. kept them hidden, 12. more and more frequent, 13. no real problems, 14. adjusting well - smoothly, 15. I "lose it - go crazy," 16. I pace, 17. I cry, 18. then back to "normal."
No.'s 1,3, 13, 14 compete against all of the other numbers - protraying inconsistency and conflict. All of the others should be evidentiary enough to you that you should approach therapy without any denial ("I've managed to keep them hidden.") Usually therapists don't "sign away" clients. You certainly don't have to have serious mental problems in order to benefit from therapy. And, if you do, don't "manage to keep them hidden."
2007-02-08 18:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by dejrevilo@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had an abusive Father, and never confronted him, or fixed the situation,( not moving away, but through counseling,) it may be Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Does Depression run in your family? It may run on your Fathers side. If I were you, I would Try to find a psychologist and start some frequent counseling. I think it has something to do with your past...
2007-02-08 18:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Rebekah G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like what you're going through is very natural. Everyone occasionally breaks down for a few minutes because the pressures of life get to be too much.
If you think therapy might help you, by all means do it. But be careful about going on any prescription meds - I know a lot of people "struggling with depression" whose situations are almost always made worse by going on mood-altering drugs like Prozac, Zoloft and the rest of those prescription drugs they're constantly advertising on TV.
It sounds like all you really need is someone to occasionally unload on. Cognitive therapy will identify negative patterns of thought and behavior that you might need to correct. A weekly session with a counselor will give you additional tools for coping with your stress.
But strange as this might be to hear, it sounds like you're handling your issues pretty well.
2007-02-08 18:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with kattydid! It might be anxiety attacks in the form of Post-Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD). Once away from the abusive father, that fear may be hitting you again? Even though a person is far from the abuser, fear can last a life-time. I'd sure shop around for a therapist that doesnt necessarily look for "mental disorders", but one who can check out if there is residual fear/reaction to the abuse that might be affecting you now. Check your nutritional intake, too--getting all your vits & minerals?? Get a complete physical examation as well!!! GOOD LUCK! I think this is all well worth looking into!
2007-02-08 18:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by Martell 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like depression to me. Maybe you werent being totally honest with your therapist and that is why he thought you were ok. Many people are walking around with depression and you can't tell who they are because they are good at hiding it and have never been diagnosised. Maybe you are one of them cause you fooled your Dr. You say your father was abusive but what kind of abuse. Did you tell this to your Dr.? Maybe you should go back to him and talk about that. Something is obviously wrong because you said you are hidding your feelings and these break down feelings are coming more frequently, get some help before you totally break down. There is help out there, all you have to do is ask for it. You do have signs of something going on that is troubling in your life.
2007-02-08 18:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by devilgal031948 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A psychologist is different from a psychiatrist. You may have a chemical imbalance. See a psychiatrist. He can check your physical condition, your hormone levels, and other factors. A psychologist checks your mood or mental stability, and coping skills.
2007-02-08 18:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety attacks? Go back to the therapist. May you can find some answers there.
2007-02-08 18:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by katydid 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
psychosis? you may think everything is fine but obviously there is something in your life that is causing you to act this way.
You said your parents divorced and 'everything's been great' in the same sentence?
If this is happening and your parents or friends haven't noticed...how well do they know you?
Go to a shrink, is my advice
2007-02-08 18:21:00 · answer #9 · answered by I am Bob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems like you're functioning normally. Maybe it's just a normal response to the recent stressors in your life.
2007-02-08 18:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by IElop 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋