Do I need meds for my craziness?

30 November, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Look, I know that this forum is not a substitute for going to a doctor, trust me, I'm a medic, I know it better than anyone. I just wanted opinions.

My psychologist decided to diagnose me with adjustment disorder, moderate depression, and hypomania. I feel lonely most of the time, unless I'm with my boyfriend. I have a very hard job (I work with little bratty kids in a Pediatric clinic), and I am stressed all the time. I constantly have headaches and back pain. I hardly sleep at night without muscle relaxers. I already see a physical therapist for it. I am so tired all the time, and I don't want to hang out with my friends. I constantly feel paranoid that something is going to blow up at work or with a relationship. I had a bad accident last year, and I am still mentally recovering from it. I'm just tired of feeling sad all the time! Do I need to be put on medication? Or what is the best path for me?
PS, money for meds is not a problem.

It doesn't sound like craziness or anything that requires medication to me. When you go to a specific type of doctor for any symptom they will give you a diagnosis dependant on their personal training (ie: you pick the doctor and you pick the disease).

What you've described sounds more like stress in large amounts. Loneliness, sleep problems, bodily aching and headaches, fatigue, depression are ALL signs of stress. Don't worry about your paranoia and anxiety from the accident, it will pass in time. Try to take a day off or 2 for yourself and hit the spa or just lie in bed all day and watch movies. We all need a break once in awhile and it sounds like you're at that point where you should think about a vacation.

You aren't crazy and don't need medication.

Do you have any of these disorders?

30 November, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Normal Human Experience Now Masqueraded as “Disorders”

Do you have difficulty sleeping after drinking coffee? The problem isn’t a product of your poor judgment in guzzling java immediately before retiring. You are a victim of 292.89 — Caffeine-Induced Sleep Disorder F15.8. If you reflect on your shyness while tossing and turning, the problem could be the epidemic of 300.23 — Social Phobia F40.1. Don’t worry. Drug treatment is available.

Unfortunately, if you’re thinking about your place in the cosmos or spiritual issues, you’ve got V62.89 — Religious or Spiritual Problem Z71.8, and I couldn’t locate a drug for that.

Bad parenting is about to become a thing of the past. It’s not your fault, or your child’s fault. Besides the ubiquitous pandemic of ADHD, there are other disorders you may not be aware of.

Your ill-behaving child may be suffering from 313.81 — Oppositional Defiant Disorder F91.3. If your child often argues with adults, loses their temper, deliberately annoys people, etc., you’re dealing with ODD. Of course, this must be differentiated from 312.8 — Conduct Disorder F91.8, and 312.9 — Disruptive Behavior Disorder Not Otherwise Specified F91.9.

Should the problem be getting along with a brother or sister, the condition is V61.8 — Sibling Relational Problem F93.3. And should you argue with your spouse about whether the child should be grounded or drugged, you might be looking down the barrel of V61.1 — Partner Relational Problem Z63.0.

If math homework is a challenge, be sure to check for 315.1 — Mathematics Disorder F81.2. You must be careful not to confuse this with a V62.3 — Academic Problem Z55.8. If things are OK in the math department, but you have a teen experiencing uncertainty about life goals, career preferences, values, loyalties, etc., you’re dealing with 313.82 Identity Problem F93.8. This has been downgraded from a “disorder” in DSM-III-R, to a mere “problem” in DSM-IV. I’ll bet that makes you feel better

I suffer from 302.4

I cant sleep it feels like I have tv playing in my brain that wont stop?

30 November, 2008 at 3:14 pm

I cant sleep I think about everything and everything even like little stuff. I dont have a sleep disorder just went to the doctor they did all my checkups and this has never happened to me. Is it stress I work and go to school, but everyone does that. Im taking ambien I hate it it makes me Dizzy and I dont want to stay on Meds for the rest of my life, I want to get the regular sleep I always got. I want my life back
I been taking ambien for 2 weeks, Never been on medication this is first time I have ever taken anything prescribed by a doctor.

I have a touch of what you have, but not as bad. Sounds like you have anxiety. For me meds and meditation work. I buy those cd's for calming and relaxing and I try not to do anything tedious or eat right before bed. I use Lunesta when its real bad, 2mg is enough for me, and I sleep well (very rarely). Also melatonin works good to and is more natural. Its hard, but you have to find a way to clear your mind. You may be really stressed or have alot going on.

Does anybody sweat in their sleep?

30 November, 2008 at 3:14 pm

I am on an antidepressant for panic disorder. Shortly after starting this medication I started waking in the night sweaty. My heart would also be racing. I quit the medicine for about 6 months and I had the sweats less frequently. I started the drug again about 2 months ago and now they are almost every night. I wake up, not drenched, but a little sticky with sweat. I don't have to change my clothes or anything. Does anybody else experience this? My husband thinks it is hormones.
I asked my doctor and she said she had never heard of it before. But antidepressants usually cause increased sweating, I just did not know if sweating at night was something others had as well.
I guess I should add I am only 28, so surely it is not menopause…That would be awful.

Everybody sweats in their sleep. The antidepressant you are on may be causing this as a side effect. I know that some mood stabilizers have cotton-mouth as a side effect so maybe this is kinda the same.

Either way ask your Dr if this is normal. The dosage may be to high.

Prenatal testing for autosomal dominant disorder?

30 November, 2008 at 3:13 pm

For the past 3 years, I have debating on whether or not to try to have another baby. I have one child who was born with a rare autosomal dominant disorder passed on by me who is mosaic for the gene which causes this. She will be 5 and has a mild form of the disease which affects the ANS– most alarmingly, breathing dysfunction during sleep. Most of the kids have trachs and are on vents at night. She is mild enough that she doesn't need this now and if ever did, she would be put on bi-pap via mask. Developmentally she is on track and does not have delays.

I desperately want another baby and am considering my options. Health insurance does not cover PGD/IVF and is not affordable any time soon. Our genetic counselor gave us the option of CVS or amnio during pregnancy but I do not know if I would be able to terminate and if the affected baby will be as mild as my daughter. I am depressed and do not feel that I will ever be happy in life if I am not able to conceive a healthy chi
This is a website that explains more of the disorder. Very rare: www.cchsnetwork.org

This is a question a lot of parents face when they know they carry a passable deficeity. What you really need to think about is, if the child has a more severe case will you be able to handle it. And will you love the child the same. If not, then maybe the decision should be no. If you take the chance then you need to love the child regardless of the outcome.