Weird symptoms--please help

You're right, personality disorders don't develop suddenly. I didn't read anywhere that these symptoms developed suddenly either. That aside, the realization that there's something going on, that what's being experienced is abnormal, can be a somewhat sudden realization. Neither you, I, the original poster, or an expert in personality disorders would be able to tell from the symptoms described whether they represent a personality disorder. That doesn't mean that the possibility exists that it's there.

Regarding bipolar disorder without mania... first of all, "mania" doesn't mean what you probably think it does, nor does it have to be present for one to be diagnosed as bipolar. There's such a thing as a mixed episode. Second of all, anxiety, irratability, and thinking one can make something happen by merely thinking it, is a great way of describing delusion of grandeur; ie: mania.

I think you actually have a decent head on your shoulders, spooner, but I'm not going to waste my time to try and find out. If you care to back up your hostility with something meaningful, feel free.

 

I'm not trying to be sarcastic when I ask this. As serious as this sounds, why are you trying to get help here? There are a lot of smart well meaning people on these forums, but you need to see a professional..IN PERSON. SOON! I hope things go well for you.

 

stay away from drugs they can exacerbate your problem. i am only saying this cuz it seems like this forum is flooded with drug abusers so i have to assume you use drugs from time to time. best of luck to you.

 

Sorry I have not had a chance to reply until now. Feel free to pm me if you like.


Yes, some of the things you said were classic terms some people have used to describe a disassociative episode. Don’t be frightened by the various diagnoses and terms that have been floating around this thread. Nothing you have said so far hits any panic buttons with me to where you should go to a hospital ASAP or any thing. Like you said, you have an appointment with a medical doctor and that person would be best suited to give advice. He or she will be able to see you and talk to you in more depth about what you are going through.

It does not matter if it is a physical issue or if you are experiencing psychiatric symptoms. They are both medical conditions to which there are a variety of both traditional and alternative treatments. The important thing is that no matter what the doctor thinks you have, look into it for yourself. Become knowledgeable about it so that you can make the choices you think are right for you. Even if it is a "mental illness" that does not define who and what you are. There is hope and recovery from mental illness.


Best wishes

 

Hi wandering_okie. I'm not trying to have anyone professionally diagnose me or anything. I know I need to see a professional, and I do have a doctor's appointment coming up. I was just basically seeking some outside knowledge from anyone who has similar symptoms or knows anything on the subject. I won't take anything anyone says as a concrete diagnosis. This is just a way of getting different opinions from people who might know something about something. But thanks for the post and for the good wishes.

 

I don't do drugs, but thanks for the post.

And as for everyone else who's posted, thanks so much for taking the time. I won't take anything anyone says as concrete, so there's no use arguing over different suggestions people have made. I will see a doctor soon and see if there's anything I can do about all this. It's true that I can't show you all who I am through a few measley posts on a forum, so it's hard to say for sure what someone might have when you don't know them personally. There's always more to a story. But from the details I gave, I appreciate all the responses, the concern, and the suggestions. I am taking them all into account and will bring certain things up with my doctor once I get this appointment over with. Thanks again, everyone.

 

not to sound insensitive, but you should post any professional diagnosis's here... start a pot. make odds.

actually, i probably do sound really insensitive. my bad. sorry.

 

Hey, thank you for posting what has happened in your mind!

It happened in mine too, and was scary as HELL.

I have never been diagnosed with anything other than a mild autism-spectrum disorder and slight clinical depression, but people have conjectured a lot about me too. To be honest, I (like you) frankly don't care what my "problems" are called ... I just want to learn to deal with them!

(I only sought diagnosis of my ASD because one of its symptoms is math-processing disorder, and I wanted help with college-level math curriculum. But since college is run by The Man, I needed to have certification of an actual "disorder" in order to receive any forgiveness.)

My poet-friend says it best: "In a perfect world, we would all be allowed to be weird people floating around with our own sets of quirks ... no one would have to have anything wrong."

I have chosen to walk the road without counseling, and sometimes I think that is a stupid idea ... but I am still walking, albeit some days taller than others.

So I hope that whatever you choose to do, you find some peace!

Keep us posted -- we care.

 

You don't sound insensitive...haha. I'll take bets and when I get back from the doctor, we'll see who wins.

Suncatch22...thanks.

 

You are very much welcome.

Thinking that you are the only one who feels a certain way, is exceptionally isolating. Sometimes it is helpful just to know that you are not walking the road alone ... I know it helps me a great deal!

I like your idea about taking bets! Humor is essential for dealing with trouble ... I think you have a good head on your shoulders and will probably come through just fine. Hang in there!

 

Definitaly go to a psychiatrist and ge them to properly diagnose you. Untill then, just relax, and listen to Simon and Garfunkel

 

^^^Haha, good advice. Thanks.