butterflyangel2008

Open Asperger Syndrome

I was actually diagonsed with Infintile Autism, and from what I have heard about my childhood I was mid-functioning. Right now, I am higher functioning, but not quite at the Asperger's level. However, it seems that this group would help me more.

Open Bipolar Disorder

They aren't sure I am bipolar, even though I have had the diagnoses for over 10 years, I think about 13/14 years. They aren't sure cause I am also autisitic

Treatments

Abilify Not Working

I don't think it works unless its at a high dosage, and then it is not good for me cause it causes so much anxiety.

Depakote Somewhat Helpful

Mostly helps with the headaches I have.

Group Therapy Not Working

I hated it because people just thought I was doing stuff for attention or to purposely hurt others.

Lithium Not Working

It made me very sleepy and didn't really work.

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

Lets just say if I was offered a million dollars or this medication, I would take this medication. It saved me from a life of institutions. I do need to be on the brand name since the off brand does not really work at all. I am no longer on it because it no longer works with my body

Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

I have social anxiety due to autism.

Open Medicaid

Open Panic Attacks

Treatments

Xanax Working / Worked

I take this as needed

Open Fibromyalgia

Treatments

Heat Working / Worked

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I was loosely diagonsed with this and believe it is very accurate.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

Open Self-Injury

I have been a self-injurier for ten years or so. I have gone a little over 8 months without it, but lately having more issues with it.

Treatments

Group Therapy Working / Worked

It has helped me recognize triggers, but unfortunately I don't think it is possible to avoid them. I am sometimes able to recognize it and let someone know before it is too late however.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Helps having someone to turn to once a week but yeah.

Red Marker Not Working

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Open Arthritis

I have arthritis in my neck because half of two vertebrae are fused on one side. I also have arthritis in my lower back as well.

Treatments

Daypro Working / Worked

Helps a little bit but hardly at all

Feldene Not Working

Ibuprofen Not Working

I am actually allergic to this-my muscles get weaker and I get stomach issues.

Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked

I found a place that actually believed me and found out the real issues I am having. They introduced me to a TENS unit and a back brace so far. Just the brief time I have had them (a couple days) they seem to help a bit. I will soon be getting an injection into my neck area to help calm/numb the nerves.

Swimming Not Working

It just tired me out.

Tylenol Not Working

I seem to have a resistance to this since I used it so much as a teenager.