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TanyaRoo

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Online diagnosis
Posted: 01-18-08 16:10pm

I have been a part of a certain forum (mostly men) for almost 4 years. In the last 6 months a young psychologist in training has joined the forum and has been bullying me online ever since. Really climbing into my character and insulting me.

Last year was a year I would love to forget as I just got divorced from my ex husband who mentally and physically abused me. It took me a year and a half to get this divorce finalized but it is over. There was topic regarding members going through a divorce and I ranted online I suppose. I guess I must've shown that I am still very much effected by my last marriage. (Hell, wouldn't any person be?)

Anyway, so there was yet another thread regarding suicide and everyone started talking about these sad individuals being bipolar. I asked whether bipolar isn't the new ADD? The new catchphrase for everything out there? What happens? This young 'doctor' as he likes to call himself diagnose me online infront of the entire board of members as positive bipolar, mania probably, nothing medication wouldn't sort out, seeing that I am such a nutcase.

I was like what? I have met a lot of the members on the board in person & this was real shocking moment for me. I didn't know what to do or even say. Because this guy has his degrees everyone now believes him and these people are referring to me as someone who is unstable etc. I am even starting to doubt myself.

The sad thing is this guy is so rich he is doing this as a hobby.

Where to from here for me..? Am I or aren't I? Confused
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Tmddyan

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Posted: 01-18-08 16:25pm

you know dont pay attention to him--more than likely he isnt a doctor--you never know online--people can pass themselves off as something that they are not. A doctor would never bully a patient. I would report him to the board and express your concerns

as for the rest--I hope things get better for you. This is never easy for anyone. Never for a second doubt yourself. Dont listen to him--I wouldnt listen to a doctor that bullied me--you deserve better than that. I would do some research on this guy--people have no qualms about doing things like this to people when they think they can get away with it. I know its hard--Im the same way--I have a hard time when people bully me. So you arent alone. Dont doubt yourself.
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TanyaRoo

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Posted: 01-18-08 16:42pm

Look, I don't doubt that he isn't a doctor, or on his way to becoming a licensed one. Would I ever go see someone like him? Hell no! I have his real name. He says he is just being himself online so he can call a spade a spade, but in real life with patients he is different. I am real! I don't want to be malicious or anything but maybe I SHOULD report him.

Anyway, I must go see someone, talk to someone. My relationship has left me quite scarred, I don't deny that bit. Bipolar? That I am not too sure about.

Thank you for your quick reply. Smile
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CarolDiane

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Posted: 01-19-08 02:27am

Let me let you in on a little secret here. Bipolar disorder CAN NOT be really diagnosed as far as I know without a blood draw and a primary dose treatment of lithium or equal to. I can't remember where I posted the proceedure but it is in depth to say the least. I am Bipolar and was diagnosed in the mid 80s through this proceedure. Many patients may meet some of the criteria of this disorder and right away they are diagnosed with such. This should not be allowed.
In my opinion. Whoever this is know JACK.
I would alert the board admin and let him/her handle it from there. Hmmmm, if he is really who he says he is, wow he's off to a great start calling member's nut cases and Bipolar.

Carrie
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