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Post by nanasarah on Sept 30, 2013 4:56:45 GMT
Today is the day I finally see a psychiatrist for a diagnosis. I'm very nervous and scared. What will happen at the meeting? Will I get help? How did you feel about getting a diagnosis? How do I prepare for it? I feel a little lost
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Post by Paul on Sept 30, 2013 10:21:53 GMT
Please try not to worry there is nothing to fear from seeing a psychiatrist its just like seeing a G.P but they have a better understanding of mental health problems. You will sit in a chair and they will ask questions about how you feel, Just try to relax and be as honest and open about how you feel, remember they are in the best position to help you. Oh and contrary to what you see on TV, I've ever once had to lay down on a couch. No preparation needed, unless you find it easier to write down that you might want to discuss apart from that just go with the flow.
Good luck
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Post by Jam on Sept 30, 2013 23:59:23 GMT
I think an important thing to remember is that all they are doing is giving a name to what you already have. Nothing will change after hearing the diagnosis. You will still have / not have what you do / don't have. Of course, once they give a name to whatever it is you have, then they can figure out the best method of helping you out. No matter what happens, things will be okay  |
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Post by nanasarah on Oct 2, 2013 11:06:59 GMT
Thank you. No diagnosis was reached as need more assessments. We are looking at possibility of cyclothymia. Was given some anti psychotic medication to try, and so far seems ok. Knocks me out at night and very drowsy in the morning. Only been two days so don't know much yet obviously. All I can say is that neither up nor down at mo which is good but strange in itself.
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Post by Katrine on Oct 16, 2013 20:36:52 GMT
The day I got my diagnosis I was very sad and wished I had never gone to see a doctor. I was scared. But ultimately, it only made things better I found out I wasn't just imagining things and that "pulling myself together" wasn't an option. I think what Jam said is so very true: It won't change anything about you, other than, you can start getting better. Good luck |
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Post by nanasarah on Oct 17, 2013 18:16:53 GMT
Hi. Had to stop the quetiapine as was giving me heart palpatations.
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Post by aimeecatherine on Nov 4, 2013 20:47:33 GMT
i had quetiapine but it made me gain a lot of weight. aripiprazole is highly recommended and i found no side effects other than drowsy but i take it at night. I too am heading for the same diagnosis so will be interested to share thoughts along the way with you if thats ok. xx
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Post by nanasarah on Nov 5, 2013 19:21:04 GMT
May suggest that to my dr who had no idea what to prescribe me. Can't do this on my own. Life is just so miserable at the mo
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