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alwayshoping1
alwayshoping1
so I went to a new pdoc last week and found out that I am DID as well as the pdoc is thinking schizoaffective or schizophrenic. this is blowing me all ways from Sunday. its got me questioning everything I knew about bipolar. he put me on one new med and I have an appointment next week because he wants to monitor closely and change one med at a time. I think I will end up liking him. but today I had my first appointment with a new therapist, because the other therapist was not experienced in the things I now need her to be. I like this one as well, but I don't want to lose the other therapist and I am kind of wondering if my insurance will cover both. I hope so. I am going to ask the one this weekend because I forgot to ask the new one today.
tommymott
tommymott
I think it's fairly common to get new diagnoses with a new pdoc and the cause is usually the new pdoc, not your sudden emergence of new symptoms. I don't know why they do that.
I'd go with it as long as things don't get worse.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Great big hug for you... There is a board on here for DID...

I agree with tommy that sometimes diagnosis change as symptoms present themselves..

I think there can be great success treating DID as well!!!... Great big hug of comfort for you and a blessing...x
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is such a thing as bipolar, schizoaffective type. However, I have found that some docs see things much differently. I had one that told me I did NOT have bipolar, simply a bad marriage. Wow. THAT is why I continue to research, stay involved in my own treatment and have a say in my diagnoses and treatment of them. I have been diagnosed by three consecutive doctors and the hospital with BP and severe PTSD with psychotic features. So many of mental illness blend and share symptoms - it's tough. I just really keep logs and keep an eye on myself, stay aware of my symptoms, discuss them A LOT with my medical team and that helps.

I was once, and only once, diagnosed with Borderline Personal Disorder and they had me convinced it was on my list of diagnoses. That was years ago and ruled out not long after when my symptoms were consistently monitored and logged by myself and my team of providers.

Keep logs of symptoms at all times - it will help them treat you effectively.
alwayshoping1
alwayshoping1
thanks guys, i really appreciate it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Trying meds one at a time is perfect! Sounds like a good doc so far!

My pdoc just before the one I have informed me at our last visit that all of my meds were "correct" and my lack of improvement was my fault. The nerve! I should have slapped him!

I'm so glad you've got a good one!
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