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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 2:45 pm AEDT

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@Jynx it’s hard not fitting in, I think it’s made it harder to form those relationships. I feel comfortable around very few people.

I’m still struggling. Still having urges and lots of intrusive thoughts. I’m just doing what I can.

Philip Island sounds lovely. It’s so refreshing to connect to nature. I haven’t been in the ocean for a while, but I agree swimming can be relaxing 💖

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 2:56 pm AEDT

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Hello @creative_writer

Just wanted to jump on and say Hello and thank you for sharing where you're at today. Sorry to hear you're struggling at the moment 😑 I'm glad you're here though and that you're doing the best you can under the current circumstances.

I'm around most of the day if you want to chat or anything..

You're not alone Ok 💌

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 3:56 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah I don’t even know why my mental health deteriorated. I think it’s the depression, the SA memories aren’t enough to trigger SI on their own, but they definitely make it worse once I’m in the hole. I do see my pdoc and psych in two weeks, I’m just trying to hang in there meanwhile. Everything just feels so painful right now. I completed a workout earlier today at home. I’ve just taken a shower and I’m doing some laundry.

I’m hoping I start to feel better soon. I’ve been waiting for a while. I’m not sure why it’s so hard. I feel like I’m edging closer and closer to a crisis. I’m safe rn.

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 4:21 pm AEDT

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I hear you @creative_writer..

Sometimes safe right now is the best we can do 😑

It sounds like you are taking loving self-care actions which is super cool all things considered.

A workout, shower, laundry...

You just going to chill for the rest of the afternoon?

Slow and steady wins the race (don't ask me what the race is 🤔)

Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly.

Thinking of you.

💌

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 4:39 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah staying safe feels hard rn. I feel like just one person and they emotions are super heavy. I feel restless. I think I’m depressed with manic features, this won’t end. I don’t know when it’s going to stop. I’m trying to stay safe but it feels hard. I am in the state of panic.

I’m making some sweet potatoes for dinner. I’m going to try to pray, I need to slow down. I’ll have my laundry to hang up later. I think my face also needs a hydrating mask, I just exfoliated.

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 4:47 pm AEDT

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I know it might not feel like it but it sounds like you are doing a really good job @creative_writer

One little thing at a time...

Exfoliate..mask...

Sweet potato...hang washing 🙌

Prayer works hey? I know it helps my anxiety (when I remember to do it and breathe)

Sometimes I just say to myself over and over "Let go let God, Let go let God..."

Showing up here and sharing is great too...that's not easy to do.

💌

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 4:57 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah I just want to cry. I feel so emotional, this isn’t me. It’s just hard to achieve that stability I achieved years ago. I’ve gone for long periods when I didn’t get SI and SH urges. I don’t know why I can’t get there.

I’ll keep trying. I know I have my safety plan that I can use. But it’s getting harder and harder not to SH. I’ve been able to stay safe and I’ll keep trying, but it is getting harder and harder

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 5:17 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer 💌

I'm glad you mentioned your safety plan and that you will use it..

I hear you, I know you're doing it tough right now AND you're doing your best at the same time.

I think you are doing SO WELL (even though it might not feel like it)

💝

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 5:40 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah I wish I knew what to do. I am just worried with how things have been progressing. I’m not getting any better. I guess it’s just about getting through the next two weeks safely.

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 5:49 pm AEDT

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Yep..the next two weeks, one day at a time @creative_writer 💌🙏

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