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Thu, 07-07-2005 - 2:45am

I don't think I've posted much of an update in awhile, so here it is:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhbipolar&msg=9371.5

Amanda

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Thu, 07-07-2005 - 9:20am

Thx for the update, Amanda. I'm not sure how I should interpret it, as I'm uncertain as to how you're feeling about it.


I will say that your dr. sounds much like mine. I like him & think he's a good dr. But, for years every complaint I

 

 


 



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Thu, 07-07-2005 - 1:14pm

I've had the BPD dx for years. It doesn't bug me. I had forgotten that's what they dx'd me as before, until recently, then I was back to denial, until of course I read about it and said OMG that is me. I also know that my mood do cycle, quite predictably even. That's where the bp came in. I brought the test to my dr (I don't even remember who suggested it or gave me the test in the first place). and that's when we started the antidepressant and mood stabilizer. If pdoc doesn't believe that dx then why is she keeping me on the AD, MS (and even added an AP). When I spoke to her last I tried to get it out of her, like I knew that's what she'd say, but just say it already (that is, that I'm bpd and not bipolar - I've figured she felt that way for a while) but when I asked she said I had a bit of the bp and a bit of bpd. Sigh, whatever, just make things better.

So, I guess that's how I feel about the dx. I just don't care anymore. Everyone keeps giving me different or multiple dx's so I've given up on trying to figure it out or even care what "label" they use.

The fibro dx is a bit more difficult, because it's physical, but it's not. Just like I thought, I'm mental. THat's what they used to think about ppl with fibro. It's all in your head, like a hypochondriac or something. There is no physical test so I feel slightly unsatisfied. I feel like there have got to be other tests he could do.

Ah well. I do like my dr. But sometimes I think I want a second opinion.

Amanda

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Thu, 07-07-2005 - 6:33pm

Hey Amanda,


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Fri, 07-08-2005 - 12:26am

Thanks ((Lori))

I am tempted to go to see another doctor (I could go to one at school, thankfully - with all the dr shortages) who doesn't know about my mental problems. I know there is something going on with my joints, the snap crackle and pop and grind.

Missed you BTW (but I guess I really haven't been posting have I?) How are you? What's new?

Amanda

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Fri, 07-08-2005 - 10:51am

I'm still here, hon--though it was sweet of you to say you missed me! Not going anywhere--lol!


Let's see....what's new with me? Not too much really--which as we know can sometimes be a GOOD thing--lol! My partner is still here, and we've gone a few places, enjoying the summer so far. No overnight trips yet but hope to go stay the night at the ocean one of these days!


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