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Posted by lobster on February 9, 2005, at 11:11:22
Type Probability
ADD Combined Type May be possible
ADD Inattentive Type Not Probable
Cingulate System Hyperactivity Probable
Limbic System Hyperactivity Highly Probable
Basal Ganglia Hyperactivity Highly Probable
Temporal Lobe System Not ProbableCould use some advice... waiting for blood work results and I would like to get some advice before I go back to the doc in two days - last 9 months have been real bad... was spending 90% of my time "living in the past"(depression) and it felt like all my nerves were on fire for about the first 3 months... now I'm down to 50% in the past and still only getting 4-5 hours sleep a night, hard to focus, still mostly negative thoughts... still in rough shape... been living in the past (depression) most of my life and I didn't even realize it until this year... have not taken any drugs or treatment yet...
thanks in advance
lobster
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 9, 2005, at 11:52:18
In reply to New Guy Could use some advice..., posted by lobster on February 9, 2005, at 11:11:22
Hi Lobster
That sounds hard, im sorry you have been suffering for so long. Im not sure if Ill give any great advice but Ill try.
have you taken medication for sleep before? That would be where I start since sleep is essential for mental health.
It sounds like maybe cognitive behavior therapy might be useful to help with your negative thoughts. Is that a possibilty? Or just see a therapist?
Thats wonderful that your depression has lessened.
But I would recomend seeing a therapist or psychiatrist. would you consider taking medication?
Im glad you found babble it can be a very helpful place with lots of great people.
Take care
Rain
Posted by Susan47 on February 9, 2005, at 13:04:14
In reply to New Guy Could use some advice..., posted by lobster on February 9, 2005, at 11:11:22
Posted by Toph on February 9, 2005, at 15:07:39
In reply to New Guy Could use some advice..., posted by lobster on February 9, 2005, at 11:11:22
lobster,
Welcome. Not too sure about the diagnosis stuff, but you can get support here, you can meet people on the social board, and you can discuss your meds with some pretty sharp people on the psycho babble board. Has having all these diagnoses helped you to understand your problems? I hope some day you get them under control. I have problems living in the past because its not such a great place for me to return to.Toph
Posted by Susan47 on February 9, 2005, at 15:32:17
In reply to Re: some advice » lobster, posted by Toph on February 9, 2005, at 15:07:39
I think no one is well served by living in the past, Toph, really ... my acupuncturist has taken a great deal of trouble in the last few weeks to counsel me everytime I come in for acupuncture and that's one of the bits of advice he gave me over and over again, and honestly I think it had the desired effect. Please cross your fingers and toes for me, Toph, I need so much luck to get through this okay.
Posted by Dinah on February 10, 2005, at 13:03:37
In reply to New Guy Could use some advice..., posted by lobster on February 9, 2005, at 11:11:22
That was from Dr. Amen's site? It looked sort of familiar.
I think getting an evaluation from a good psychiatrist and finding his recommendations for therapy or medication is a good second step. You've already taken the first step - realizing that things are not as they should be and that you can change that with a bit of help.
I'd be interested in hearing what your doctor suggests.
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