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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, 6:03 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah one day feels overwhelming, maybe I’ll need to take it moment by moment.

I hope I’m not broken beyond repair. I haven’t had long periods of stability of a long time. I miss those times. I don’t know what happened for them to vanish.

I need peace, I know I need to give myself to heal. But healing takes so long. I can touch base with my pdoc and I’ll start with a new psych in two weeks

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 6:11 pm AEDT

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Moment by moment sounds good to me @creative_writer 🐢✨

You're demonstrating such resilience and self-care...it's admirable (and impressive)

💌

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 6:41 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah I think I might need to reach out for support through a helpline e, I don’t feel like being safe. The chat dropped out, might need to try again. I am in no way okay to call up because I’m feeling too overwhelmed to talk

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 6:45 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer yes please...can you do that? Try again 💝

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 6:50 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah I am on the chat now, hopefully it doesn't disconnect this time. Technology can be glitchy, it can be a bit distressing when it does cut out.

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hopeful_hannahModerator27 Feb 2026, 6:52 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer Awesome! Please hang in there my friend..hopefully someone will answer shortly.

🐢✨

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 7:38 pm AEDT

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@hopeful_hannah it helped to talk to someone, but my mind is still in a dark place. I might need to take a PRN because resisting feels too difficult. Maybe it is the only way I can stay safe

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creative_writerSenior Contributor27 Feb 2026, 9:03 pm AEDT

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I’m afraid of escalating to the point I need to go to ER. It might not be a concern for tonight, but with how things are going I don’t know how much longer I can take it. Mum will not take it well. Trying really hard right now. I don’t feel like the PRN has given me much relief. At least most of today is over and I will go to bed in a bit. I will take my night meds soon, they can take a while to kick in.

I can worry about tomorrow when it comes.

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JynxModerator27 Feb 2026, 9:05 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer aye for sure - fitting in can be so challenging, because sometimes it feels like we need to present a particular type of person to the world in order to be accepted. But that also creates tension and inner turmoil because we aren't necessarily being authentic...

Relevant pic I found recently:

I hear you've had a challenging afternoon hun - glad you're reaching out to connect in times like this. Hope you're travelling ok this evening 💜

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JynxModerator27 Feb 2026, 9:08 pm AEDT

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@creative_writer wrote:
I’m afraid of escalating to the point I need to go to ER. It might not be a concern for tonight, but with how things are going I don’t know how much longer I can take it. Mum will not take it well. Trying really hard right now. I don’t feel like the PRN has given me much relief. At least most of today is over and I will go to bed in a bit. I will take my night meds soon, they can take a while to kick in.

I can worry about tomorrow when it comes.

Just saw this @creative_writer - I know you're worried about your mum, and her reaction, which is so valid. You are your first priority though, and if that's the circuit breaker you need right now, then it's definitely worth considering. Heck, maybe your mum's response is something you can talk about whilst you're in there, too.

I'm glad you're safe - you will never have to do today again. Sending hugs 💜

(づᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡

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