Hi my name is Pammila I suffer multiple
disorders.
I have ADHD, which caused problems in
school, at one point I had to drop out of
school and go on disability. I am not
taking any medication right now because I
am on disability and not working so I
don't have any real need to focus. But I
have thought about talking to the doctor
again.
I use to have PSTD, when I was a child I
was physically and sexually abused, and
use to suffer nightmares, but I am past
that now. Also use to suffer sleep
paralysis but thank goodness I grew out of
that.
I am compulsive / obsessive - I don't wash
my hands over and over like some people I
read about - I think my case is mild, I
just obsess with my hobby of teaching
others about credit repair. And I
obsessive over watching certain shows on
tv. I also eat ice all day long. If I see
a train I have to count all of the cars
that go by. Stuff like that. If I am
walking down a side walk I have to avoid
all of the cracks in the side walk. I have
some irrational avoidance of the bath tub,
I avoid taking showers. I just don't
understand it. I wish we had a different
bath tub all together so I could take
showers. I also avoid using deodorant,
because I get sores under my arm and the
deodorant irritates it.
I am borderline personality. I have had
problems in the past of cutting my writs -
not much to kill myself, I just wanted the
attention. I did cut my hair when my ex
husband left me. I am doing better now,
re-mairred and a good husband that won't
cheat on me.
I am bipolar I - I use to have manic
states, but since the medication that is
past. When I went thought my last divorce,
I cried for months on end before the
medication finally kicked in. I am on
Geodone only, no other medications. But I
still feel disconnected from other people.
I am very anti-social I avoid people cause
they don't understand me. I always talk
about myself and I am serious all of the
time, things usually go right over my
head. I wish I could get along with people
better.
Thanks for listening.
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CarolDiane
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NightStar Posted: 08-03-08 20:42pm
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Posted: 08-03-08 21:26pm
This is not a duplicate post, this is my
first time posting on this subject.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-04-08 14:45pm
Hey NightStar-
What kind of help/treatment are you
currently seeking? Or is that what you're
asking about? I'd suggest just finding a
well qualified clinical psychologist
(PhD)- they should be able to recognize
and help you work through each of your
issues.
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NightStar
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Posted: 08-10-08 14:15pm
I was more curious to see if there where
others like me with multiple disorders.
I plan to talk to my doctor about some new
ADHD medication.
I have already been told that there is no
treatment for borderline personality. But
I am remarried and my new husband is much
more supportive then my ex. I don't feel
like the borderline personality is a
problem at this time.
I am not sure if I really need treatment
for my OCD like I said it is pretty mild.
My Post traumatic Stress Disorder is of no
problem now, I no longer have the
nightmares and sleep paralysis.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-11-08 13:30pm
Ahh I see.
Well, to tell you the truth, it's pretty
unusual for someone to have only one
mental disorder! If you look up any
disorder and it's "comorbidity" you'll
find that many disorders correspond with
others. A good psychiatrist would know
this and be prepared.
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NightStar
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Posted: 08-11-08 15:19pm
I called my doctor and made an appointment
on the 10th at 4pm. I made it so far in
advance because I wanted to wait to get up
money for gas it is an hour away to my
doctor.
Last time he had me on Ritalin, I don't
know if he will put me back on that same
med, but I remember that it reminded me of
taking speeders and gave me a bit of a
buzz. I don't think it was suppose to do
that. So I might mention that to the
doctor before he prescribes me meds
again.
I think I am good on my Geodone for the
Bipolar I that I have. I just can't miss a
dose otherwise I sleep fitfully. And won't
get rested until I take the missed dose.
I don't drink any more, my husband drinks
but he also plays in a band and it out to
bars almost every other weekend - I don't
mind, I usually sit and eat ice chips all
night. I am sort of glad that I gave up on
drinking, I just was not getting drunk and
it was costly. I don't know if having the
Geodone in my system makes me more higher
tolerant to the beer.
Only other thing that I do is weed, I
smoke just a bit 2 or 3 times a day. It
just mellows me out, I don't stress which
was one of the problems I use to have.
Stressing out really badly. So I am glad
for that. Though in my current marriage I
have no reason to stress, very good
husband this time around. My ex stressed
me out and sent me into depression so I
was happy for the change.
