Question:
I am new to this group and hope to find the support I cannot seem to find elsewhere. I was diagnosed with PTSD in April of this year (22 years in the making) and just today I was diagnosed as also being Bi-Polar (sp?). I am at my wits end. I have no family near me (5 states away) and prefer it that way. My psychologist is indifferent and the meds make me feel stoned all the time. I turn 29 next month and my psychiatrist has told me to apply for permanent disability because my disorder has progressed too far and it is permanent. (I was misdiagnosed at 13). Just wanted to find a place where I would be accepted as I have met only one person where I live who can relate to my symptoms and is willing to remain my friend. Most people, I’ve noticed, are very uncomfortable around someone with a ‘mental disorder’. I am seeing two different Dr.s… one for meds and one for therapy… it can be very disheartening. Sorry for rambling. Hope you all have a safe and prosperous new year. * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping. Smart is Beautiful
Response:
Angel, i feel so much for you. I have PTSD, too, plus a lot of other complications from my so called youth. I want to tell you though that i do not agree with your pdoc….it does get better with understanding of where it all comes from and the why’s…at least it has for me. I find i have more control over my life and feelings these days. Took a lot of work to get there (4 years so far in therapy) but i am getting there. It also concerns me that your psychologist is indifferent. Why is that? Can you find another therapist who can be more helpful? i know that can be a scary thought in its self but that is exactly what i currently undertaking. My therapist while helpful at times, was/is just to inexperienced with my total problems. i wish you well and peace, Angel. I do not post to the ptsd newsgroup but do read. I’ve found that they’re very supportive. donna Angel <mercy_angelNOmeS…@hotmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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Response:
welcome to the group. not sure what your doc meant by your disorder had progressed to the point of being permanent. bipolar is a life long disorder yes, but it can be controlled with meds-pretty effectively. being misdiagnosed at an early age-wouldn’t have made much difference with the bipolar aspect. it isn’t something that can be corrected/cured if caught early. ptsd-while it too can be a life-long and at times extremely debilitating disorder (as can bipolar), it can get better and more manageable. i hope you find what you need on the newsgroup b/c we’re all in this together 
take care.
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