Loon on the Pond Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hi all, I'll try to keep this short, since I wouldn't want to read a novel. My recurrent dx of major depressive/ generalized anxiety has just been replaced by Bipolar (nos). Nos for the fun psychotic symptoms like dissociation and derealization, and generally having to do double takes to make sure things are real. It certainly explains why I have such bad luck with antidepressants. I have all the DSM qualities of Borderline Personality Disorder, but counselors, psychotherapists, and GPs say I'm 'not manipulative enough' to be borderline. (Tells you what they think of BPD. :| ) Not only am I a consumer, but I am in a graduate program for Community Counseling (ie clinical work). My goal was (is?) to be an LPC in private practice. I may have to bring it down a peg. :< I'm currently taking 500mg of seroquel IR at bedtime, 60mg cymbalta in the morning. Was taking intuniv, but that's on hold for the moment. I started a blog to keep track of symptoms and feelings, and to hopefully be an inspiration to others. Loon on the Pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveyoursanity Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Welcome, Loon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Welcome Glad to have you on board. "not manipulative enough" huh? Well, that's a crock. Have a skim of the rules when you get a chance (if you haven't already) and feel free to contact any of the staff if you need help with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Welcome to the boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Some Want To Fly Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hey - Welcome and don't you dare "bring it down a peg". The best counselor is one who has been through it! Keep on keepin' on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 AFAIK (and remember) "manipulative enough" is not a criteria for BPD in the DSM. But, either way, welcome. And even if it WERE, you don't need every symptom. But either way, welcome to the site. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Krazy Kat Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi there, welcome to the site! I am also working in the mental health world as a therapist (MSW) but dealing with my own craziness as well. I wouldn't be talking about taking it down a peg just yet, with regard to your career goals. It is manageable-- you just have to make sure you take care of yourself and your own health first and foremost. (As goes for anyone in any work/school/life role setting, but self-care is incredibly important for those in the helping professions, and I would argue to say uber-incredibly important for those in the helping professions who have their own psych issues). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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