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What do I have?
Hi. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I was diagnosed a long time ago with depression, anxiety and a mild case of OCD. However I was wondering if I had anything else due to the numerous moods I go through in a day, amongst other things. Like yesterday I went through 11 different mood swings. Here r some of my symptoms:
3. i used to see things that aren't there
4. i used to hear things that aren't there
5. i have a conversation with myself
6. i make up conversations of what i would say to people out loud
7. the numbers on the microwave shake
8. my moods change very easily
9. I forget so easily, its ridiculous
10. I am afraid of the number 333
11. some of my things need to be a certain way or it upsets me.
12. i get depressed
13. i get in such good moods and feel like being really social
14. i feel like i am being followed while driving
15. i have racing thoughts
16. sometimes my mind is so clouded i cant think properly
If someone knows the answer, please help to find out what's going on.
Thanks
3. i used to see things that aren't there
4. i used to hear things that aren't there
5. i have a conversation with myself
6. i make up conversations of what i would say to people out loud
7. the numbers on the microwave shake
8. my moods change very easily
9. I forget so easily, its ridiculous
10. I am afraid of the number 333
11. some of my things need to be a certain way or it upsets me.
12. i get depressed
13. i get in such good moods and feel like being really social
14. i feel like i am being followed while driving
15. i have racing thoughts
16. sometimes my mind is so clouded i cant think properly
If someone knows the answer, please help to find out what's going on.
Thanks
It can be hard for some people to understand how mental illness can affect people. I am only somewhat empathetic myself because I have had to learn the hard way through experience. Otherwise I would probably be having some judgmental thoughts. I guess in another time I just segregated those with mental illness, in my mind. Pushed them away so to speak. I guess when it doesn't impact on you directly you don't always try to understand it. It isn't very complimentary of your boyfriend though, in my opinion.
Maybe he's in denial? It can be hard for some people to come to grips with.
Would you go by yourself to see a doctor? If you broke it down and just took one step at a time. Make the appointment, go to the appointment, etc. You sound like quite a proactive person. Seeing a doctor is something you can do for yourself. You never know, they might just tell you to go get yours eyes checked. Unlikely, but it doesn't have to be this big ordeal. While we tend to stress about stuff doctors are already giving their attention to their next patient. Funny how that is. We've just disclosed some of our deepest secrets and they're ... doing their job?
Maybe he's in denial? It can be hard for some people to come to grips with.
Would you go by yourself to see a doctor? If you broke it down and just took one step at a time. Make the appointment, go to the appointment, etc. You sound like quite a proactive person. Seeing a doctor is something you can do for yourself. You never know, they might just tell you to go get yours eyes checked. Unlikely, but it doesn't have to be this big ordeal. While we tend to stress about stuff doctors are already giving their attention to their next patient. Funny how that is. We've just disclosed some of our deepest secrets and they're ... doing their job?
Thanks for the comments. i do really appreciate them. And you are right. I shouldnt be embarassed about the things i am going through. And i have talked to my boyfriend about it and he isnt very supportive. He doesnt believe anything is wrong with me. I cant talk to him about these things cause he doesnt believe me or something.
My GP was telling me this story yesterday (we were talking about the internet). He said that one of his patients had tried to kill themself because they had self-diagnosed over the internet and believed they had a very rare form of cancer.
The internet does, at times, have severe limitations and is is always best to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.
My doctor was saying how the consult, for him, begins in the waiting room. There is so much information that a person can miss when talking on the net.
The symptoms you mention to us would be worth mentioning to a doctor.
I know it can feel extremely embarrassing but it is not something you should feel ashamed about. It is OK to ask for help. Health professionals should always treat you with respect. If you feel that yours doesn't then you should consider seeing another.
I had these very embarrassing symptoms too which I struggled to disclose. My anxiety and ocd meant that I spent ages in the loo. Things had to feel right or I had to count or end at a particular time. How do you say that? Well excuse me doctor but I spend ages in the loo counting, etc and that is also why I am late to this appointment.
It was only after a very long time that I felt comfortable enough discussing even remotely important issues. I lost a lot of time stuck in stinky, yucky public loos because i was too proud and too embarrassed and ashamed to mention something that was completely treatable. It also meant that I started avoiding participating in activities that I enjoyed. While I've managed to work through the ocd stuff I now have to deal with the avoidance issues I've developed. It is best to treat things as early as possible and you should never feel embarrassed.
I have found it a little ironic, watching some medical documentaries, etc, because doctors aren't embarrassed by too many things and just want us to be healthy.
Have you asked your boyfriend if he would support you through a psych consult?
The internet does, at times, have severe limitations and is is always best to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.
My doctor was saying how the consult, for him, begins in the waiting room. There is so much information that a person can miss when talking on the net.
The symptoms you mention to us would be worth mentioning to a doctor.
I know it can feel extremely embarrassing but it is not something you should feel ashamed about. It is OK to ask for help. Health professionals should always treat you with respect. If you feel that yours doesn't then you should consider seeing another.
I had these very embarrassing symptoms too which I struggled to disclose. My anxiety and ocd meant that I spent ages in the loo. Things had to feel right or I had to count or end at a particular time. How do you say that? Well excuse me doctor but I spend ages in the loo counting, etc and that is also why I am late to this appointment.
It was only after a very long time that I felt comfortable enough discussing even remotely important issues. I lost a lot of time stuck in stinky, yucky public loos because i was too proud and too embarrassed and ashamed to mention something that was completely treatable. It also meant that I started avoiding participating in activities that I enjoyed. While I've managed to work through the ocd stuff I now have to deal with the avoidance issues I've developed. It is best to treat things as early as possible and you should never feel embarrassed.
I have found it a little ironic, watching some medical documentaries, etc, because doctors aren't embarrassed by too many things and just want us to be healthy.
Have you asked your boyfriend if he would support you through a psych consult?
What kind of medical disease?
Yes, to answer your question, these things still do happen so i guess i shouldnt say they used to. and yes, the conversations i have with myself are usually when no ones around. And no, there are no heavy trucks or trains around to make the numbers shake on my microwave. i just happen to see them like that. I thought that everyone saw them like that, but I asked my boyfriend one day if that happens to him and he said no. It doesnt happen to me all the time. Just sometimes. And no I havent had psychotherapy before. I have seen a therapist, but I have never mentioned these symptoms to her before. Its embarassing for me.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It isn't possible to diagnose someone by email.
However, depending on the precise nature of your symptoms and how they relate to each other, you might have a mood disorder (particularly bipolar disorder, probably type 1) or you could have something called schizoaffective disorder, you could have a condition caused by a medical disease, you could have borderline personality disorder.... those are the thoughts that first come to mind reading your post. There are undoubtedly other possibilities.
I think seeing a psychiatrist makes a lot of sense.
Peter Forster
However, depending on the precise nature of your symptoms and how they relate to each other, you might have a mood disorder (particularly bipolar disorder, probably type 1) or you could have something called schizoaffective disorder, you could have a condition caused by a medical disease, you could have borderline personality disorder.... those are the thoughts that first come to mind reading your post. There are undoubtedly other possibilities.
I think seeing a psychiatrist makes a lot of sense.
Peter Forster
You 'use too'? Does this not happen anymore? I mean, hear and see things that aren't there.
Many people have conversations with themselves. Most of us have internal dialogues, or at least I think we do. I do.
The conversations that you do have aloud are when people are not around, right? Anxious people can go through converstions heaps. I use to ruminate over everything that I said and did and that others said and did.
Is there a reason for the numbers shaking? Heavy trucks/ trains nearby? I was going to say that it could be a physical problem but likely it is related to your mental state.
With low or depressed mood it can be difficult to concentrate and as a consequence we seem to retain less. My memory was exceptionally bad when I was iron deficient so you could always ask your doctor to rule out physical causes.
Meds can cause a fuzzy head, if you're on meds.
I don't know. ocd, anxiety. You say you get depressed, so depression as well.
I think that the cloudy head, forgetfulness, paranoia, racing thoughts, etc could be due to severe anxiety but I think that you need to talk to a psychiatrist about your symptoms. I'm not sure about the mood swings you mention.
Have you been in psychotherapy?
My advice would be to see a psychiatrist and to access counselling.
Many people have conversations with themselves. Most of us have internal dialogues, or at least I think we do. I do.
The conversations that you do have aloud are when people are not around, right? Anxious people can go through converstions heaps. I use to ruminate over everything that I said and did and that others said and did.
Is there a reason for the numbers shaking? Heavy trucks/ trains nearby? I was going to say that it could be a physical problem but likely it is related to your mental state.
With low or depressed mood it can be difficult to concentrate and as a consequence we seem to retain less. My memory was exceptionally bad when I was iron deficient so you could always ask your doctor to rule out physical causes.
Meds can cause a fuzzy head, if you're on meds.
I don't know. ocd, anxiety. You say you get depressed, so depression as well.
I think that the cloudy head, forgetfulness, paranoia, racing thoughts, etc could be due to severe anxiety but I think that you need to talk to a psychiatrist about your symptoms. I'm not sure about the mood swings you mention.
Have you been in psychotherapy?
My advice would be to see a psychiatrist and to access counselling.
can someone please help?
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