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Mixed feelings-might be getting another diagnosis (ED)

creative_writerSenior Contributor

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 Contributor

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Hi @AlwaysMyself how are you?

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AlwaysMyselfSenior Contributor

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I am so glad and proud of ypu for reaching out to the triage line and to your pdoc today @creative_writer !!!! 🥰😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

I'm really glad the extra med dosage helped with the thoughts/urges. 😊

Have i mentioned i have been prescribed antipscyhotics in the past for repetitive SI, because of their off-label usage for OCD type thinking? 😊 you'll get no stigma from me lol ! Theyre also really good for countering insomnia i found 😅😅🤣🤣. Its not a normal med for me to take, but i've done it 3 or 4 times when things got too obsessive-thinking pattern. It feels different from my other SI, so i know when to ask for a script 😅.

I should go to bed. I was going to finish forum reading 3 hours ago 😳. But.... well forum is more interesting to me than TV 🤣. But now my eyes hurt from the screen light.

No plans for tomorrow 😊 so hopefully i can rest a lot, i've been very mentally worn out. Sadly the plans got cancelled ☹️, it was the only thing i wanted to do whilst here for 7 days. Cant rebook as it is weather-related cancellation.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@AlwaysMyself triage asked me yesterday if I had OCD. I don’t think it’s been formally diagnosed for me but I think I do have it. I have issues with germs but also repetitive thinking. I reckon I’ll need to bring it up in therapy. The antipsychotics do help with repetitive thoughts and agitation. They do put you to sleep😂. I don’t want to be on this dose long term, but I do need it at this point in time.

I also wanted to get some clarity on whether I meet criteria for avoidant personality disorder. I just think it would be super helpful to get insight on my brain. I do realise PDs have stigma attached, but I’m pretty chill if I do end up with a PD diagnosis. Trauma over my lifespan has affected my ability to form relationships. I avoid people because it feels safer. I do have safer people, but haven’t met many of them.

I hope you were able to wind down last night😊😊. Have you ever tried dimming and setting electronic to night mode? I’m super sensitive to light, especially at night and it helps to minimise light exposure. Too much light at night can trigger mania and affect sleep.

I hope you are able to do some gentle activities today. It can be disappointing when plans get cancelled, the weather can be annoying

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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hello @creative_writer

how are you going today my friend xx

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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Hi @Shaz51 sorry I haven't been on much, I was a bit shook after being so close to crisis point. I hope you are okay ❤️ xx

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Sitting with you my friend and sending you lots of hugs 🧡 @creative_writer

OK here , having a quiet day today after being out yesterday

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Shaz51 I am trying to work through my thoughts right now. Breaking free from negative thoughts can be challenging.

I think sometimes we do need a quiet day. Have you been up to much today?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Only a load of washing @creative_writer

Going to try and fill out some NDIS forms tomorrow

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Shaz51 just having dinner here.

I hope filling out the NDIS forms goes okay.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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Do triggers get easier to manage? I just realised the connection between Thursday class and deterioration of MH on Friday. I’m not saying the class was a sole trigger. I can be more vulnerable when I’m feeling low. My cptsd isn’t enough on its own to trigger SI, but it can significantly feed it once I’m in the depressive hole. I know I managed to get through it. My SI is gone for now. I feel like I need to somehow manage triggers better
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