tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post1274415903342717794..comments2023-03-28T08:54:47.015-05:00Comments on Patient Anonymous: Just Another Head Case...: Confusing the PsychiatristsPatient Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-34346340137402692052007-03-12T09:13:00.000-05:002007-03-12T09:13:00.000-05:00Hi janine, thanks for stopping by and leaving a co...Hi <B>janine</B>, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Yes, navigating our health care system can be a real challenge but I've been doing it for years. That is not to say that it gets any easier but I suppose, in my case it is a necessary evil? I can't really go without seeing any doctors for both physical and mental reasons.<BR/><BR/>I recently switched GPs/FPs--whatever we're calling them these days. It's funny, I when I interviewed my prospective candidates I was actually rather tersely corrected by one of them that they are called "Family Practitioners."<BR/><BR/>Oh. Well, I still call them GPs as that is what we always called them all my life. Excuse me for not keeping up with semantic medical title protocol *rolls eyes*<BR/><BR/>Obviously, I didn't choose her. Ha! There were other reasons I didn't choose her either, though.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for your kind comments.Patient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-72588220873052970292007-03-10T10:38:00.000-05:002007-03-10T10:38:00.000-05:00Hi Tracy, I'll use your first name since you were ...Hi Tracy, I'll use your first name since you were so generous to share it. Thank you so much for visiting and I am glad that you enjoy my blog. Half the time I don't know what to think of it so I just spew.<BR/><BR/>Honestly and openly. Maybe that has some appeal, maybe that drives others away. So be it.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I use a lot of humour and sarcasm and a lot of other things (rantiness and profanity) to try and deal with it all. It's the only way to survive.<BR/><BR/>Dealing with a lot of psych/neuro issues can be challenging. And it can take a toll on relationships. You can only do the best that you can but I've always maintained that you need to take care of yourself first, otherwise you won't be of any use to anyone else.<BR/><BR/>I've never heard of "high functioning" Borderline. I have no idea what that means. I made a post about my thoughts on the whole notion of the term "High Functioning" vs. "Low Functioning." I think i just refiled it under the Aspergers section for one category at least--don't know if you've read it--but the terms kind of bother me when it comes to disorders and how things can fluctuate. Please have a look if you are interested.<BR/><BR/>I hope your son is doing well. I'm just sort of starting out on this whole Aspergers quest from a diagnostic perspective and I really don't know what will come of it out of the psych evals I had. I would definitely be on the "High Functioning" end of the spectrum. No doubt about it. But it is a spectrum disorder and it is so varied and can present in so many different ways. And Aspergers in adults is very different than in a child.<BR/><BR/>That's another complicated thing with diagnosis. Both the criteria for the DSM and the ICD tend to look more at children. I did go back and try to demonstrate some things from childhood to prove what I hoped were salient points and then move on to how Aspergers displays itself in adulthood. Now I will just have to wait and see, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I seem to have typing diarrhea today.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your kind comments and feel free to come by and let me know how you're doing or contact me if you want to know anything further or have any questions.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>PAPatient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-29104638998067114852007-03-10T09:56:00.000-05:002007-03-10T09:56:00.000-05:00Hello, I am soo glad I found this blog, it is...Hello, <BR/><BR/> I am soo glad I found this blog, it is excellent, thank you so much. I am "officially" diagnosed bipolar, nos, with depression and anxiety, (that's for insurance!), but in reality, I am borderline...I think "they" call it the "high functioning" type...or something...anyhow, I too, struggle with emotional and mental illness each day and sometimes use humor and a bit od sarcasm to deal with it all...! I am married (my various problems, as you can imagine, have really taken a toll on my marriage) and have a 15 year old son with Aspergers (Hi Sleepy!). I work part time. Thank you again, I look forward to visiting your blog, Tracy in Va <BR/><BR/>PS I self injure too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-86176231376193162992007-03-09T10:22:00.000-05:002007-03-09T10:22:00.000-05:00Hi benedcit 16th, I had forgotten about Modanfil (...Hi <B>benedcit 16th</B>, I had forgotten about Modanfil (and had to check if it was available here--yes it is under the name Alertec.) It looks like stims (not not self-stimulatory behaviour ha!) have been nixed by the two shrinks for any ADD so I'm not sure about it. Actually, I don't really stim anyway. Not much anymore and not in the more traditional ASD ways. I seem to have broken myself of a lot of repetitious behaviours but sometimes I still think about them.<BR/><BR/>But...seeing as I may not have a psychiatrist to monitor me anyway at this point(?) and I may be just sorting things out with my GP and making my own med choices (again...) I may bring this up.<BR/><BR/>Although yes, it looks like it operates differently than traditional ADD meds and yes, even though it is used "on label" for Narcolepsy, it could work for ADD. And if I go with the Risperdal and I get all fucked up and whacked out, it could counter some side effects and wake me up. But I suspect the Risperdal dose might be low, at least to start as I'm not <B>completely</B> batshit crazy? (yes, technical term.)<BR/><BR/>Modanfil/Alertec does have some cautions for mood swings and seizure disorder, however, so hmmm...lower doses needed?<BR/><BR/>I have a complicated brain. And my neurologist practically hits the roof everytime I mention Atypicals as he thinks they're going to lower my seizure threshold too. Well shit, just up my anticonvulsants then if I start seizing!<BR/><BR/>I was supplementing with large doses of Omega 3s some time ago but I couldn't tell if they made much of a difference. I know you have to do it for a really long time and you have to be consistent. I lack in that department and so many pills! I switched over to the oil for a while to make it easier but then I just dropped the ball on it. As again, I couldn't notice any difference.<BR/><BR/>I am also leaning toward Lamictal as I really like that drug but I think it might only aid with any depression that I might be experiencing.<BR/><BR/>I need to go back and brush up on all of my research/reading and try to figure out the best approach. <BR/><BR/>This is going to be a challenge.Patient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-4809228964486579362007-03-09T09:53:00.000-05:002007-03-09T09:53:00.000-05:00Modafinil* (and omega-3 fatty acids - fish oil or ...Modafinil* (and omega-3 fatty acids - fish oil or flax seed - if vego)<BR/><BR/>Benedict<BR/><BR/>* If you can afford itBenedict 16thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134731346603938206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-17269036558150888702007-03-08T20:27:00.000-05:002007-03-08T20:27:00.000-05:00Hi sleepy, thanks for your comment. I'm still not ...Hi <B>sleepy</B>, thanks for your comment. I'm still not ruling out the ADD either (that was diagnosed by my ex-GP a few years ago so "theoretically" I do already have ADD) but there are several Aspergian traits that also have me scratching my head. Who says that I can't have Bipolar, ADD and be an Aspie? Oh, and let's not forget the Seizure Disorder. Hey, I've seen it before.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I suppose I could get tagged with Antisocial Personality Disorder too. That thought has definitely crossed my mind. After today's appt. I wouldn't be surprised as I certainly wasn't Susie Sunshine, that's for sure.<BR/><BR/>I don't have a personality disorder though. Pretty sure on that one.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for stopping by my blog.Patient Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443612027249870621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220384822616348160.post-56200151160018211782007-03-08T19:40:00.000-05:002007-03-08T19:40:00.000-05:00Took the medical 'profession' nearly 30 years to d...Took the medical 'profession' nearly 30 years to diagnose me as Aspergers.<BR/>They started with me aged 6 and told my Mother I was a sociopath!<BR/>Next I was hyperactive, then ADHD, then ADD etc... Whatever the new 'fashion' was, that's what I was diagnosed.<BR/>Sociopath is my favourite though!Sleepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851172321023922107noreply@blogger.com