Posted by Harlock on July 7, 2004, at 12:14:47
In reply to Re: Lamictal Survey, posted by fluffy on August 31, 2003, at 15:45:35
The denial comment kills me... Do older people have a harder time accepting the fact that there IS something "wrong" with them? e.g. My parents. They make a HUGE deal over my disorder (depression/bpII) and keep saying, out loud, "I don't understand where you got this from". I just look at my wife funny when I hear that. The best hostage negotiator couldn't make my parents believe they have any mental problems, even for a second. Oh well, I don't let it bother me.
I denied my condition off and on for a short time, because my symtoms were so random. Now, I fully understand and accept my condition (I'm 35, male).
Oh well, what can ya do. My parents always think there is something wrong with them physically, but you mention mental disorders, and they lose their minds, not pun idended. :)
> Hey Ima--
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> From what you describe, it sounds like BPII (my formal diagnosis). And it also sounds like you have the agitated depressions---if severe, called mixed states (esp. if there is suicidal ideation). But "normal" depressions can be marked with irritability as well.
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> I'm quite certain that my dad is also BP. He exhibits a terrible temper--snapping at people for nothing, is physically abusive, camps out in his room for days at a time sleeping, and at other times is jolly. I unfortunately have inherited his wiring--something I've always been afraid of. My grandmother has been hospitalized for as long as I can remember for some unknown psychotic state. My aunt on the same side of the family has suffered from "psychotic" depressions, and had to be hospitalized b/c she was seeing things in the wake of my uncle's death. (this is all only on my dad's side of the family--my mom was adopted, so who knows what's lurking there).
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> Do you have any family history? It may help you to confirm your diagnosis. As painful as it was for me, it helped me (my mom and dad are TOTALLY in denial)
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> And you are absolutely correct in getting another psychiatrist. Psychiatrists can be arrogant, stupid, insensitive and misinformed just like other people. I sincerely hope that the new pdoc works out, and works WITH you until you feel you've gotten closer to answers regarding your current situation. If you feel like reading my full story (meds, some personal history, but MAINLY my really insensitive psychiatrist!!) here is the url from earlier in the thread:
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030828/msgs/255630.html
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> Keep in touch and take care,
> Katy
>
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