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Mixed feelings-might be getting another diagnosis (ED)

creative_writerSenior Contributor12 Sept 2025, 4:22 pm AEST

Mixed feelings-might be getting another diagnosis (ED)

I have multiple mental illnesses including Bipolar 2, cptsd, OCD, social anxiety. I’m also neurodivergent, ADHD and ASD. I already have tons of labels and a lot going on. I’m getting assessed for an ED on Monday during my psych appointment, I reckon I meet criteria so I am anticipating another diagnosis. I know it explains my how I’ve been feeling but it’s another label, I hate feeling so broken and feeling like I’m complicated. I know my disordered eating habits are adversely affecting my mental and physical health, I’ve just been in denial for so long and would also get defensive when people commented on my eating habits or asked about them.

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JynxModerator10 Feb 2026, 9:44 pm AEDT

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Working with one's body clock is always beneficial @creative_writer - you'll never see me around early mornings, because I'm basically not functional until after midday!!

You're very welcome to email your plan to us hun 😉

Oh you and me both. My meltdowns can be quite explosive - lots of wailing, full-body sobbing, and occasionally things get thrown, pillows get pummelled... It's usually okay if I'm alone, but things can't definitely get complicated if other people are around.

Oh fingers crossed for this psych to match your needs!! Hopefully you hear back from her soon 🤞

Back atcha hun, may your evening be chill and restful 😊💜

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Feb 2026, 6:01 pm AEDT

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@Jynx most people don’t take meltdowns well. Do you also find yourself presenting yourself differently in a professional setting. I am not as emotionally reactive (no meltdowns) in a professional setting but I can be super emotional in my personal life.

I’ve thrown objects before, but they were never directed at other people. I was an angry teen, I don’t throw objects around as much anymore.

I feel like I’ve thrown pillows at other people for fun. I’ve made scarf balls for fun and have thrown them at my sister.

It’s been a warm afternoon, I’m feeling pretty exhausted. I did squeeze a workout in. I have a big day tomorrow. I’ve been reflecting on improvements today. I know I still have a long way to go, hopefully one day the flashbacks aren’t so constant. Have you been up to much today? 💖

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Feb 2026, 9:11 pm AEDT

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I had a sudden escalation of thoughts, I don’t even know what happened. Did something trigger me or did I get lost in my mind?

I’m safe

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tymeModerator11 Feb 2026, 9:29 pm AEDT

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Tell me more if you're up for it @creative_writer 🙂

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Feb 2026, 9:44 pm AEDT

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@tyme it’s confusing, it feels so sudden. My heart is racing, breathing is faster, I feel hot and sick. The anxiety went on a full loop so suddenly without warning. I feel like something happened but not sure what. Probably some kind of trauma response to something

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tymeModerator11 Feb 2026, 9:49 pm AEDT

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I wondering if medication plays a part in this. @creative_writer Is this something you can speak to your doctor about?

Also, I know you spend a lot of time in prayer and you find this helpful. Do mindfulness/grounding exercises help with some of these feelings? One thing we know, being able to control the breath is so important so it doesn't control you.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Feb 2026, 9:57 pm AEDT

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@tyme I see my pdoc next week. Something like this hasn’t happened for a while, I’ll observe how I go. Feeling a bit restless right now. I need to monitor for any signs of mania too. Increased heart rate can be an early sign. Hopefully I won’t progress into one of those depressive episodes with manic features.

I’m currently hanging up clean laundry. Will try to wind down after then through prayer and getting ready for bed. I should try to sleep afterwards.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor11 Feb 2026, 10:29 pm AEDT

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I think I should go to bed before I do something I’ll regret. SI is on a high right now. Going to bed will keep me safe

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tymeModerator11 Feb 2026, 10:35 pm AEDT

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Please take care and reach out if you need to @creative_writer

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JynxModerator11 Feb 2026, 11:01 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer I definitely have a 'work hat' that I put on - not to say that I'm not being authentic whilst I'm here, but like if I'm having a rough mental health day for example, I won't be here - because it's not fair on you guys. And when my work hat is on, a lot of my personal life stuff is put to the side or compartmentalised or whatever, so that I can focus on ensuring best practice/community safety/etc.

So yeah, no meltdowns at work, generally speaking 😉

Oh yeah no definitely never thrown objects at anyone, that is usually only something that happens when I'm alone. Like one of the more recent meltdowns I had occurred when trying to peel boiled eggs - I got so frustrated I ended up smashing some of the eggs on the floor... It helped I guess, except then I had to clean up a bunch of egg bits 😅

Scarf balls eh? Is that just rolling it up into a ball or is there a special process? Hehehe 😋

I have had a pretty chill day, went to an op shop this morning and found some trinkets and a really cool military-style jacket for an event I have coming up.

What's on for you tomorrow? 💜

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