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Diagnose me...Mentally...
I have anxiety attacks. When I have them, my brain tells me to clean everything. Nothing can make me stop. I get VERY agitated and have to clean, even if it's already clean. It's not like I hear voices, but I just think of all the things that need cleaning. I cannot make my brain slow down. I have to get this taken care of. I went to a doctor yesterday, and he told me he's not going to give me anything. He gave me a referral for a psychiatrist and a psychologist. He told me that he thinks I'm bi-polar, and that I should eat a gluten-free, wheat-free diet. I do not think I'm bi-polar. I have never had an episode where I didn't feel like I need sleep. Ever. What do you ladies think?
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Re: Diagnose me...Mentally...
ummmm.... he diagnosed you biploar because you have anxiety? WTF? Go to a psychiatrist he/she will be more useful!!
This sounds like OCD to me. Love how wheat gets blamed for everything now. "anxious? Angry? Sad? Don't eat bread!!!!"
That said. I gets bouts of tidying when I'm over the top angry, but cant formulate my thoughts cohesively enough to vocalize my anger. My kitchen ended up so spotless last night that I took photos of it.
More seriously, I'm almost impressed your doctor didn't just throw Xanax at you, as in my opinion most doctors would. Maybe he sees something a little more which is why he's thinking bipolar. I don't think going to see his referral could hurt you at all, so although I can't diagnose you, would bet a good psychologist would. Psychologist/ psychologist whom ever can listen to you AND write a script if needed
I don't know enough about disorders to talk about them, but if I HAD to diagnose you, it seems more OCD than bipolar.
Whoa. If you're to this point, I sorta think your doctor sucks for not giving you something to take the edge off. I'm very sorry!
Have you ever taken any medication before that helped? If I were you, I'd ask my mom to take the kids and call a friend for a Xanax.
ETA: I would never tell someone not to get help they felt they needed but I don't see Urgent Care or even ER helping. I think, not sure, but think they would either discharge you and tell you to see doctor ASAP OR possibly take you to psyc ward obv not in urgent care
Hope DH is supportive. Try to just relax. Can you maybe get out to see a movie or something? Sorry if that's a dumb suggestion or wouldn't help at all... Just trying to think of something to do where you mind doesn't have to work
Tighten specific muscles and hold for 15 seconds. Then exhale and release the muscle. Start at your neck and work down to your toes. Do this on your couch or living room floor while you put on a tv show for your 2 year old.
You can make it until your appt. You can do this.
Also I'm glad your doctor referred you to the right person to get you help. And good job for you realizing you do need help.
How old is your LO?
I felt very similar to what you're describing (and never did before being a mom) and I went to my doctor. My kid was probably 6 months old and I was losing my shiz.
No sleep. Cleaning everything. And angry as hel1.
Turns out it was a thyroid issue (l have anxiety as well, but this pushed it over the edge) and they adjusted my synthroid and I was much better.
It's worth a shot. Depending on your history, you could be chemically subjected to many things. Not a biggie, just ask them to check. I wish I could help you, but for now, hang in there (sounds like your DH is great) and meditate. Try anything. Friday will be here soon.
Many, many hugs.
DH and I were just talking about how Drs tend to throw meds at situations like this as bandaids, so I definitely agree with this. I know it doesn't help your immediate needs, but by acknowledging that he isn't a pro in the psych field makes your Dr seem like a halfway decent one. I don't really get the gluten-free, though. Am I missing something? Have you researched that one at all? Because I'm at a loss.
It sounds like you have a very supportive DH, which is awesome, and it seems like you have your logical hat on when it comes to your LO, which is even better. Your appointment is less than a week away, and PPs have offered some great suggestions for relaxing, definitely give those a shot. Do you have any type of comfort zone you can slip into, like a favorite movie or book?
Best of luck to you, I went through this type of behavior when I was weaned off of a medication a few years ago, so I know how awful it feels. Fortunately, it went away for the most part, but while it was happening, I felt like I was going insane, literally, like I needed to crawl out of my skin and just run. I hope you get this worked out, and hopefully the psychiatrist will give you exactly what you need.
Just a thought, could you maybe call first thing Monday morning and ask to be put on a cancellation list, in case something opens up sooner?
Sounds like Rapid cycle bi-polar disorder to me. Hope you get the help you need.
I agree.