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fibrosucks
fibrosucks
My MD wants me to go to a psychiatrist since I have been fatigued for years and some meds cause psych reactions in me. He believes I may have bipolar 2 relapse which I had 20 years ago but haven't had to take anything for it for 15 years for that. Does anybody else here see a psychiatrist and/or are diagnosed with bipolar 2? Very confusing. Seems things start coming together and the rug gets ripped out from under me.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Psych doc? Yes. Bipolar? No.
So just giving you a hub and bumping this up so it doesn't get lost. I know we have a few folks here with bipolar who might have better input than Icould ever give.

Hang in there, and big hugs,
Leo
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
i have been diagnosed w/bipolar type 2. am questioning the diagnosis though as i am 4.5 months med free with no mood swings in either direction. am monitored by a psych doc. psych docs prescribe meds. be careful, cuz if the first med doesn't work, they'll add a 2nd rather than discontinuing the first and trying something new...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was seeing a psych for a while but he disappeared a couple months ago... of course last weekend he reappeared on the evening news... I loved him, but apparently he had some ethical issues and has lost his license! I also see a psychologist for "talk therapy".

I had can't relate to the bipolar portion of your post, but psych's can usually manage those issues better than your regular doc. I know the hard part is finding a good one. Good luck to you
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to see a super psychiatrist for anxiety. Sounds like a great idea. They really know their psych meds much better than a GP and can help you find a combo is needed. Good luck! (((hugs)))
puppymom06
puppymom06
About 5 years ago the local doctor prescribed 5 different drugs to "manage" my fibro symptoms. Unfortunately, none of them can be taken together and I achieved what one neurologist called a "medically induced state of bi-polar disorder". As soon as I stopped the drugs and they got out of my system I was fine, however I have since found that some of those drugs, such as Gabapentin, I simply cannot take. Within a week of starting that mess I get uncontrollable rages. Anyway, you have my empathy especially with the drug reactions!
jptexas
jptexas
I am sorry for your distress.
Like Leo, no for bipolar. My psychologist just yesterday recommended I go to a Psychiatrist for the same reason and to check on the meds I am taking. I told her, "don't crazy people go to the psychiatrist?". She laughed and said NO, A Psychiatrist is a Brain Doctor. They have extra medical school training to study the brain...things like are you deficient in neurotransmitters?, what effect are the meds having that you are taking (I take Wellbutrin and Cymbalta and Gabapentin along with my heart meds). I really hate it when a doc scares you into thinking you have a particular diagnosis when they don't have all the facts, and then it turns out you don't. Whether you have bipolar or not...I don't think you will know until you see the psych doc. Just my opinion. My Internist is also a Psychiatrist, she knows and is treating my fibro so I am going to her. I hope this helps a little and I am so sorry for your troubles. BIG HUGS
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