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Q: Treating multiple mental disorders
asked by: NightStar on July 31st, 2008
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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
replied on August 3rd, 2008
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NightStar
If I am not mistaken, I answered this question in another fourm your you. If that is the cae, it would be bes to keep you topic where it fits bes and will receive the proper replies. Correct me if I am wrong. but this sonds very familiar.
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NightStar
replied on August 3rd, 2008
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This is not a duplicate post, this is my first time posting on this subject.
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Georgia59
replied on August 4th, 2008
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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
replied on August 10th, 2008
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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
replied on August 11th, 2008
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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. Smile
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NightStar
replied on August 11th, 2008
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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.
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johnjohnjohnjohnonandon
replied on October 16th, 2009
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you smoke weed? add clinically thick to your list of disorders.
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johnjohnjohnjohnonandon
replied on October 16th, 2009
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weed? you must be a right dumdum
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