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Mental Health update
7 years ago
So as many of you guys who read these journals have read from previous posts.. I've had more than a few issues now with mental health.
About over a year ago, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I was taking Lithium.. which now that Lithium has poisoned me, I have Thyroid issues now. So I take a pill for that every night.
I am now taking Prozac in replace of my anti depression meds.. and now I'm prescribed on something else.
Now I'm on Lamotrigine which is meant to be a mood stabilizer as well.
The reason for the new meds is that I have now been diagnosed with Complex PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
This was initially a shock for me, but once I had a think about it, it actually made sense.
My paranoia and anxiety have gotten very high these past few months and they fluctuate.. which I guess is normal for those with very severe mental issues.
During this time, I've done nothing but watch YouTube, eat and sleep.. more sleep than anything else.
I don't even play games any more.
I just don't have a passion for anything any more. And I can understand why.
There aren't many people who appreciate me as a friend, but the ones I do have, I treasure.
I have some of my family too, which I appreciate and love them dearly and couldn't ask for better support.
Just figured I'd give you guys an update to all this and what's going on =)
About over a year ago, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I was taking Lithium.. which now that Lithium has poisoned me, I have Thyroid issues now. So I take a pill for that every night.
I am now taking Prozac in replace of my anti depression meds.. and now I'm prescribed on something else.
Now I'm on Lamotrigine which is meant to be a mood stabilizer as well.
The reason for the new meds is that I have now been diagnosed with Complex PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
This was initially a shock for me, but once I had a think about it, it actually made sense.
My paranoia and anxiety have gotten very high these past few months and they fluctuate.. which I guess is normal for those with very severe mental issues.
During this time, I've done nothing but watch YouTube, eat and sleep.. more sleep than anything else.
I don't even play games any more.
I just don't have a passion for anything any more. And I can understand why.
There aren't many people who appreciate me as a friend, but the ones I do have, I treasure.
I have some of my family too, which I appreciate and love them dearly and couldn't ask for better support.
Just figured I'd give you guys an update to all this and what's going on =)
That's ok, you don't have to say much at all. =)
You have the same issues? or similar?
If you would like to confide to anyone, I'm always available =)
I hope it works out for you, and just a word of advice... Make sure you don't stop taking it suddenly, that's really not fun at all.
I'm still getting used to it, so I'm passing out regularly and a little groggy and suffering insomnia as well.. never a good combination.
But I've heard it works well for a lot of people so I'm hoping that it will help me also.
I know not to stop taking it abruptly. Sometimes I forget even my anti depressant meds.. trying so hard not to forget things any more.
Thanks for the advice though =D
Before I was taking it for suspected bipolar II (not diagnosed yet), I would be all over the shop.
Some days, I'd not be able to do anything but sleep, while so others I'd be working like a mad person on whatever caught my attention.