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Posted by Simcha on August 10, 2001, at 7:31:39
My pdoc said that I definately have Major Depressive Disorder. I've had several MDEs in my short 31 year long life. Therefore I need ADs to remain in remission. OK, I get that...
He said that when I came in initially he thought that I could be bipolar. He says he has not ruled it out completely but he says he has found no real evidence of bipolar in my case so he can't diagnose it...
He also says that I have mild sexual OCD possibly. I guess the fact that I have made so much progress in my 12-step programs around this issue makes my case mild or barely noticeable. That I find amazing!!!
Well, he is treating me as follows. I'm on 40mg of Celexa and 150mg of Wellbutrin SR. I'm feeling better since he has upped my Celexa from 20mg to 40mg. Perhaps this simple diagnosis of MDD is all I have? It would be nice.
How could he end up diagnosing me as bipolar later? I've read some things about bipolar. I read that at some point in your life you need to have exhibited manic symptoms. I don't ever remember a manic phase. I remember a lot of depression. I remember a lot of obsession and compulsive behavior.
I have been super busy before in my life.... Is this what manic is like? Maybe some of the people who have a diagnosis of bipolar could tell me what the illness is like and what the treatment options are...
Ok now I'm rambling... I'm going to post this in the meds board too because I did mention my meds after all..
Posted by AMenz on August 18, 2001, at 23:49:32
In reply to My Diagnosis is in and It's Still Foggy, posted by Simcha on August 10, 2001, at 7:31:39
Sometimes when people are manic they exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior. Whatever sexual difficulties you are alluding to may have been confused for mania.
> My pdoc said that I definately have Major Depressive Disorder. I've had several MDEs in my short 31 year long life. Therefore I need ADs to remain in remission. OK, I get that...
>
> He said that when I came in initially he thought that I could be bipolar. He says he has not ruled it out completely but he says he has found no real evidence of bipolar in my case so he can't diagnose it...
>
> He also says that I have mild sexual OCD possibly. I guess the fact that I have made so much progress in my 12-step programs around this issue makes my case mild or barely noticeable. That I find amazing!!!
>
> Well, he is treating me as follows. I'm on 40mg of Celexa and 150mg of Wellbutrin SR. I'm feeling better since he has upped my Celexa from 20mg to 40mg. Perhaps this simple diagnosis of MDD is all I have? It would be nice.
>
> How could he end up diagnosing me as bipolar later? I've read some things about bipolar. I read that at some point in your life you need to have exhibited manic symptoms. I don't ever remember a manic phase. I remember a lot of depression. I remember a lot of obsession and compulsive behavior.
>
> I have been super busy before in my life.... Is this what manic is like? Maybe some of the people who have a diagnosis of bipolar could tell me what the illness is like and what the treatment options are...
>
> Ok now I'm rambling... I'm going to post this in the meds board too because I did mention my meds after all..
Posted by dreamer on August 19, 2001, at 7:29:14
In reply to Re: My Diagnosis is in and It's Still Foggy, posted by AMenz on August 18, 2001, at 23:49:32
> Sometimes when people are manic they exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior >
Oops, sounds familiar.
Cold showers for me.
Suppose my sexual energy can be channeled into something else, if possible.
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