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delusions and autism

beggarseam
beggarseam
I saw my pdoc on thursday. I told him about the catatonia and the delusions. He upped my litium and we talked about occupational therapy for me. He said he thought it was a good idea, but not to do athing for 2 week because he didn't think it would do any good until then. (because of the litium change) I'm still having delusions so I guess he was right about that. Then he hands me the check out sheet, which I normally don't look at. I had some time because the secretary was busy. It says, long with bipolar affective disorder...autism.
I was sort of taken aback. no one ever told me this before. Now I have alot of questions and he's on vacation this next week.
I don't even know what kind he thinks I have. (It didn't say) Although it would explain alot. I want to talk to him about this so I can get better and my friends will talk to me more than they do. For now, I'm always the odd person out. I have to fight for every social invite I get.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
um..you don't seem to be autistic to me..maybe it is autism spectrum which means you might be aspergers like me. If you want to send me a PM we can talk. It's not something I particularly want to discuss on the board.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Sorry to see you were shocked beggar...Some people refer to diagnosis now as labels and even in the mental health community it seems that diagnosis aren't discussed as much with patients.. Treatment and symptoms are more the focus..
Can you call and get an appt. for as soon as he comes back?
Big hug of comfort for you and a blessing..x
tommymott
tommymott
I've taken lithium for a long time and never been aware that changing the dose could treat catatonia and delusions. Keep an eye on your lithium level since it's been increased. My adult son (30) lives with me and was diagnosed with autism/aspergers before he was 10. He's mostly pleasant to be around and is very social though often what he talks about doesn't fit. He's nearly totally blind due to retinitis pigmentosa that affects many autistics. I think it's a lot easier to write something on a chart than to back it up with facts. Wishing you rainbows and sunshine.
justletmebe
justletmebe
Autistic? Could it be aspergers? Granted, I dont know you but you dont seem autistic ( I'm meaning clasically autistic) but believe me, I know there is such a wide spectrum.

Maybw something on the ASD fits you and if so, your the same person as you have been just with a clearer understanding.

I'm sorry I couldnt offer more, without knowing you its hard to say, but if you are on the spectrum, its nothing to be ashamed of, the coolest people I know are autistic : )

I wouldnt say your autistic by the posts youve written.

Hang in there, labels are labels...you must concentrate on YOU. Hugs and kisses : )
justletmebe
justletmebe
Now that I think about this, it pisses me off really. What kind of pdoc would go ahead and make a dx like that without mentioning it to the patient, regardless if its autism or something else?

I'm sorry your being put through this, its unnecessary.. Even If you do have a dual dx, whatever it is, its your right to know and be informed.

((((Beggarseam)))
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