Feel like I wont be taken seriously because nothing lasts long
Being a person who does that kind of thing, i have occasionally looked at diagnostic criteria for stuff, not because i want to diagnose but just so that if i get a diagnosis ill know what they're talking about. However, a lot of things have 'lasting at least x amount of time' for things, like mood swings have to last a certain length of time for a number of things. Or theres the whole interfered with your daily life/unable to perform tasks thing. I get all kinds of stuff going on, suicidal, seeing/hearing things, paranoid, massive mood swings like people have said im on drugs. But the longest any one thing has ever lasted is maybe two weeks. Mostly it changes every few days or less. And ive never been unable to pretend im fine. Im just worried that it will appear that things arent a big deal because of this. Like im just overreacting to things, and saying suicidal when i mean fed up etc. im currently trying to get treatment, and its really worrying me, so
What does anyone with any similar experience think? Have you been taken seriously?
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I have a diagnosed illness and I don't think it is right so I'm having the opposite issue to you right now.
However I was resently told by my cpn and key worker that if you don't fit the criteria for a certain mental illness it is likely you will be diagnosed borderline personality disorder or emotionally unstable personality disorder.
Psychs always try to fit you into a diagnosis so I would very much doubt that if you went to a psych that they would say there was nothing wrong. They like to diagnose.
Also how old are you? Some people have very odd moods when they are younger and where they lie onthe spectum of mental illness is hard to define until some people are well in their 20s.
This is actually a useless post. I'm sorry.
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I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
Im 17, nearly 18. And yeah, borderline is kind of what im afraid of. If its the right thing and will get me the right help thats fine, but a few people have reckoned theyve been given it because nothing else fitted. Im not even saying they have to diagnose me anything, i just want them to believe its a real problem. Not just a moody teenager, which sometimes i think i am but then no.
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Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
Your right they may think is it you being a moody teenager that is why it is unlikely they would diagnosed you at such a young age.
I was a lot more unstable emotionally when I was a teenager. I feel like I can regulate those emotions now I am an adult.
If you are feeling really distressed about it you should Definitly go and see someone. Weather it is teenage mood swings or mental illness if it's distressing it still needs attention x
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Call me Kate.
I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
Ive got my second appointment coming up. Im fairly sure moody teenagers dont see things or suspect people of trying to poison them, but i have difficulty validating my feelings sometimes so that would be nice too
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Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
I think the only thing you can do is be honest and work with them. If you are concerned enough about this then it is affecting your day to day life.
At this stage I wouldn't be dramatically keen for a diagnosis firstly due to your age a lot of Dr's won't diagnose because teenager years are by there nature rocky and I know as I came out of my teenager years some of my symptoms naturally abated. As an example BPD can be a catchall diagnosis but that doesn't mean it isn't a valid diagnosis.
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Im not desperate for a diagnosis, Im just concerned that seeing as most criteria stuff needs things to last for a while then if it doesnt they'll say it cant be a probleme. Im basically just scared that they will just tell me what my head is telling me when im feeling crap.
I dont know if id discuss it at my next appointment because its a long way away and with a new person ive never met.
Thanks for the replies
Last edited by Scaredy-cat : 19-06-2012 at 10:15 PM.
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
When it came round to being close to my first appointment of the referral my gp basically said 'oh good, you can go away now' except nicer. And i have no choice about this appointment, i was rung up and given it and when i said hang on a minute that might no be possible the woman told me i had no choice about it cos theres a 'system'
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
Express your worries about not being taken seriously and fears of being told your not "unwell". This could help him understand your needs more he could then treat you more mindfully until they work out your diagnosis.
When is your appointment?
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I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
My appointment is 17th of july.
I find it very difficult to express what i feel to complete strangers, and i did manage a bit to the woman i saw last time in terms of mymconcerns about this, though obviously mostly she was asking questions about my sh etc that was in my referral. But if im going to get a different person next time it does make me feel even more reluctant to open up, thats why i keep a diary but she wasnt interested last time
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
If it's real to you it's real does that make sense.
I know what you mean about the criteria and for things not lasting long enough but all I can say is be honest to them. Tell them how difficult you find things and that as they don't last your worried that you won't be taken seriously.
If you have time till your next appt why not keep a 'mood diary' outline the symptoms you experience i.e. feel suicidal, or mood feels good - (my thoughts are going incredibly quickly and x asked me if I'm on drugs). The more detailed it is the more they have to work with and thus the more help they can give you.
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
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I have been keeping a mood diary ever since my gp suggested it, i think its really useful, because often when i look back at stuff what i thought then isnt what i remember, and it has helped me identify one or two triggers, like stress, i know im much more irrational when stressed
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
Is a chocolate muffin loving glitter ball
I tried. She basically ignored me, i said oh ive been keeping one to show you and she sort of went oh thats a good idea and changed the subject altogether
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
The rest of the appointment was ok, except that i was having a really good day for me and didnt get upset or anything, and she seemed to be expecting me to.
Ill take it back to the next appointment, see if the new person is interested
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
All i want out of it all is for someone to say, yes there is something wrong but it isnt your fault and we can fix it. Thats what i need right now, validation, not to blame myself, and a bit of help
He was no longer jean valjean but no. 24601 -les miserable
Some of life's mysteries will never be solved, such as why, after spending an entire evening listenong to Bach, do I find myself humming "the birdie song".......
I am reaching, but i fall, and the stars are black and cold, as i stare into the void of a world that cannot hold- les miserables
It isn't your fault. It sounds like you're looking for a label? Perhaps to validate all of this. You're not to blame, and things will get better, it just takes time. And I know that's frustrating, particularly having to see all these people right now and feeling like none of them are really taking you seriously, but once they've got a better idea about you, they'll figure out a plan to help.
How are you doing today?
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