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| Thu, 02-10-2005 - 3:32pm |
Hello all!
I am new here! My name is Carrie, I am 27 and I think I am suffering from BiPolar Disorder (which I am still confused about) and depression. I am going to see a phychiatrist for the first time tomorrow afternoon and I am sooooo scared and nervous about it. I am looking at this like a trial atleast that is the only way I think I will able to make myself go.
This is something I think I have always suffered from for many many years now. I don't know how my husband has put up with me for so long. He is a wonderful man!!! We have been together for 10 years and married for 3.5. Anyway, we are new parent s as of Dec. 8 to beautiful twin girls. So that is the main reason I have decided to seek help. I want to be the best mom I can be for them. I think I owe it to them to have a healthy mother.
My main question is what should I do to prepare tomorrow, if anything. I am scared of going in and not being able to relay my feelings. I know I won't be diagnosed in one session but I just hope this will be a step in the right direction in being a better wife and mother. Everything I read about the treatment of bipolar disorder refers back to litium and that really scares me. I would like to try to have more children in the future so being on any medicine really scares me.
Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all, being a part of the board and providing any support to anyone I can help.
Thanks so much!
Carrie

Hey Carrie Welcome! I just want to say that I think you have such a positive presence! I read your profile and think you are so sweet & caring, your family is lucky to have you :D
Congratulations on having two new additions to your family!
Well my advice to you is to write down the concerns/problems that are foremost in your mind. I never did this when going to a therapist/doctor but I think it would help b/c I would forget everything when the appnt came..which is weird but I guess I got nervous or something. You could also write the question: "Why am I seeing a psychiatrist?" and answer it on your own..it will help you break it down so that you can get the most out of your appnt. I honestly dont know how much it helps b/c I havent done it but I think it will help you a lot!
Please let us know how it goes, take care :)
Hi Carrie! I introduced myself today as well. I just wanted to share that my depression kicked into full gear after my DD was born. Before that, I had lots of anxiety and an eating disorder, but I always ran on adrenaline! It wasn't until my DD was born that I felt "trapped," home taking care of a baby forced me to sit still and face myself. One of my coping mechanisms has always been to "outrun" my problems, be pro-active, just do!, do!, do! Since my children were born, this hasn't always been possible. UGH! So I'm learning to deal.
Best of luck with your psych. tomorrow. I don't know much about bi-polar but do have many friends who suffer (in recovery) and have difficulty finding meds to stabilize them. Good luck! Love Mo.
((((Carrie))) Welcome to the board! I understand that you are nervous about your doc visit. Keep posting to us. You are going to love it here. We like sweet positive people like you.
There is a bi polar board:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhbipolar
They may have insight into questions for your doc.
Congratulations on your new mom-ness. Twins are enough to make anyone feel crazy. But your are not. You are so good to want to get healthy for those twins of yours!!
Good luck with the doc and keep us posted.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Co-CL Depression Support Board