loops.whorls Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I just stumbled upon this website last night, but I think that it could prove to be a useful resource for me. Before now, I have never participated in any mental-health message boards/forums. I have been in treatment for recurrent major depression (with some anxiety) for the past five years - though the level and intensity of treatment varied greatly from year to year, semester to semester. In those five years, I have seen as many or more therapists/psychiatrists, and tried as many or more antidepressants and other drugs. So far, nothing has been super-effective, which brings me to the current moment: I was just diagnosed with ADHD, and while all of the signs were there, the actual diagnosis has thrown me for a loop. I didn't expect to be so jarred by it, but it is what it is. So, I guess I'm here to feel my way through a wobbly time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien. Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hello! Welcome to the Boards. I sure do hope you find it to be a useful mental health resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emettman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hello and welcome. "the actual diagnosis has thrown me for a loop. I didn't expect to be so jarred by it, but it is what it is. So, I guess I'm here to feel my way through a wobbly time. " Not uncommon, with a range of diagnoses. Do try to hold onto the fact that *you* haven't changed in the slightest. You are the same person you were before. But you now have some *new information* which, if accurate and used well, could help you better understand yourself and your interactions with the rest of the world Yes, the information, diagnosis, can be used badly, especially if it is used by others (or yourself) as a defining label or pigeonhole. I got diagnosed with a solid case of Asperger's syndrome at the age of 48. And I didn't go rushing to tell everyone, because it was very clear that many would mishandle the datum. With the right people it's been very useful to inform them, as we can then more easily work on understanding each other. Spotting the right people, however, isn't always easy. Again, welcome to Crazyboards, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallowedink Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Welcome to CB! Emettman is right about diagnoses. I was jarred by some of mine, mostly because they described traits which I had thought were normal (or normal for me), not part of an illness. It takes time to come to terms with a diagnosis sometimes, but I hope that you'll manage eventually. It's actually something positive - you've identified some of your traits as an illness, so now you can use that information to start treating them, which will hopefully help you feel better. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire466 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hellooo there and welcome to CB. You will find it very helpful here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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