Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 69 Location: north carolina
They Don't Want to Tell Me.... Posted: 08-11-05 13:06pm
My doctor and therapist don't want to tell
me what my diagnosis is. My therapist
says we will just say I have a disorder
and we will treat the symptoms. She also
says that sometimes if people know then
they may unconsciously take on symptoms
they didn't have before. Maybe thats true
in some cases, but I have to know. It's
not fair for it to be a secret.
I was telling her about things that were
going on with me and she said something
that happens is called flight of ideas,
which goes along with my diagnosis, and
when I said whats the diagnosis she gives
me this crap about just calling it a
disorder. I did some research on "flight
of ideas" and looks like it is a symptom
of bipolar disorder, but that makes no
sense to me, because other than just the
racing mind I don't have any other mania
symptoms.
I feel like I am obsessing over this now.
I have to find out. When I go back to
therapy monday I am demanding to know what
is wrong with me.
Is this a common practice, not telling the
patient??
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 08-11-05 13:11pm
No that is not normal and you deserve to
know.. I would demand for them to tell
you, or tell them your going to a new
doctor.. Ive never heard of someone
doing that.
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Ambience24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 64
You Have a Right to Know.. Posted: 08-11-05 13:12pm
What it is, however doctors don't like to
diagnose, because it becomes a
self-fulfilling prophercy. For example,
if you tell someone they have cancer and
there mind believes it, there body will
deteriorate, however if you don't tell the
patient. It is easier for them to make a
full recovery, as they don't feel despair
and fulfill the prophercy. I have seen
many people overcome adversity.
Also, sometimes a doctor doesnt know what
is wrong, and doesn't want to give a wrong
diagnosis. Perhaps get a second oppinion
to put your mind at ease. Also suggest
that they solve the problem, not solve the
syptoms, doctors are all to good at giving
you drugs to mask the symptoms without
getting rid of the problem.
Speak to them about what the problem is,
demand an explaination, or a second
oppinion and ask them how you go about
ridding yourself of the problem, you may
need help for the symptoms, but make sure
this is not all they give you and they
adress the root problem.
Good luck, excuse the spelling i'm abit
lazy today.
Take care honey x
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Glamorgirli
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 193 Location: Michigan
Posted: 08-11-05 13:19pm
I say see another doctor you have the
right to know whats wrong with you its you
thats going through with it not them
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bme30
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 2
Posted: 08-11-05 13:58pm
You need to go to another Dr. Ive never
heard of anything like that.
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luvkittykats
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 69 Location: north carolina
Posted: 08-11-05 14:04pm
I am demanding to know at my next
appointment. If they won't tell me what
it is, and from the way they talk to me I
do believe they know, I will have to go
somewhere else.
I feel like if I know I can cope with it
better because I can research it and talk
with others who have it etc. I have to
find out. I wasn't well for a long time
and I finally went for some help and I
have a right to know.
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paul81318
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 19 Location: uk
Posted: 08-14-05 16:58pm
Bye them not telling you,you are being
held in limbo.Not good for the mind
get up stand up for your right my dear.
Things like this just boils my blood.
Your last comment suggests to me that you
are ready to now whatever it is that they
are holding back from you.
Dam it I cant stand proffesionals like
that.
Aproach this situation calmly,tell it
straight relaxed.
Please let me no how you got on
i can understand that some poeple after
hearing some bad news.You can fall to
peaces.As the subliminal mind gets
depressed.Creating a domino effect within
yourself.
Keep a positive mental attitude and you
should handle this fine.
I got a feeling you are about to tell some
proffesionals that its just not on.
Wishing you all the best.
Stay strong
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luvkittykats
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 69 Location: north carolina
Posted: 08-16-05 06:51am
Well, I demanded to know and I got
answers. They think I have schizophrenia.
I was told not to do any research on it,
though. It's too late for that because as
soon as I heard the voices I researched
everything it could possibly be. I really
don't think knowing about it is going to
hurt me in any way. Knowledge is power,
right? And I have been taking my meds so
I am doing well. Even though it's an
awful diagnosis, I feel relieved to at
least know what is wrong with me.
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paul81318
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 19 Location: uk
Posted: 08-24-05 09:18am
I am pleased to hear that it has
enlightened you.
May I suggest that you stop your research
for the time being.
Take some time out for yourself and write
down all that you have learnt in your
research.
Also on your next appointment tell your
doctors that you have been researching the
condition.
Give your doctors the paper that you have
written in accordance to your own
research.
Please keep your original doctors, you
have pushed through a barrier of trust and
understanding.
You are all working together as a team.
By all means get a second opinion.
Your doctors are there for you trust them
my friend.
Knowledge is power.Hmmm.Knowledge is
understanding, its what you do with the
knowlegde don't panic.
Remember your doctors where concerned as
to how you would react.
Turn it into something wonderful. You
never know, you just may be the next
biggest writer etc,etc.
Build up your confidence
congratulations my friend
regards paul
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Relyt
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 30
Posted: 09-02-05 05:15am
Kitty I really want to talk to you about
your condition and I think we can help
each other...Please pm me and tell me
about your condition and how it started I
really want to know!
