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Things have been a roller coaster ride lately- I'm in outpatient treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (non-combat) and am going through the process to get medically discharged from the army for the same.…"
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Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by DreamCatcher Feb 8. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Back story: My mother has some serious issues, and had me convinced at 18 that I had a LOT of issues that I did not. (Had me diagnosed at 11 with bipolar disorder by taking me into the emergency room…Continue
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Hi Everybody! I've been poking around(LURKER!) the boards since yesterday, but, since my membership is approved, I wanted to introduce myself. I haven't found any designated place for…Continue
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mightyninjamom replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"I can't even begin to imagine how you are feeling...I'm so sorry you got such bad news. Even if you were sort of expecting it, hearing it said out loud is awful. Spend some time being kind to yourself, and try not to beat yourself up about…"
DLBK replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"I understand that being told you can't have kids the natural way is heartbreaking, but try not to despair. I know so many people who have had IVF with good results--me included!
While IVF is no walk in the park, it's also not terrible and…"
wookie replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"I think it's pretty normal to feel heartbroken and to mourn when you've been given news that breaks a dream. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that whatever path you choose next gives you some peace and happiness."
DreamCatcher replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"Update: we talked to the doctor today, and, while he did say he would want a letter from a mental health professional if we decided to go forward with a reversal, he expounded on a lot of information I already knew and explained what I least wanted…"
DreamCatcher replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"Thank you all for your advice!
I'm so nervous and so excited at the same time.
I'm in the military (boooo! Hissss!) so my past four years of medical records will be at their fingertips- for good or bad.
As far as postpartum…"
ruth replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"Holy crap... I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. I can only reiterate what everyone already said; if you've been to psychologists and psychiatrists recently (and I assume you have because you have a new diagnosis) I…"
wookie replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"I think if you're seeing a psychiatrist or counsellor, being able to start at the "I've been working through a lot of past issues for a long time and currently am occasionally taking klonopin occasionally for anxiety attacks"…"
rommie replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Hi, I'm DreamCatcher and I'm a geekaholic.'"Hi, and welcome!"
Lady Grey replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"Wow! I don't have a whole lot to offer, but this. It is not a doctor's place to judge you and I don't think he or she can refuse to untie your tubes if that is what you desire. Is this a new doctor? If yes, then you…"
mcglory13 replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'"Hmm... are you seeing a shrink? I would imagine a letter from a shrink explaining your history and covering your current state of mental health would be a lot easier than trying to explain it yourself. It wouldn't be emotionally loaded and it…"
DreamCatcher posted a discussionTalking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!
Back story: My mother has some serious issues, and had me convinced at 18 that I had a LOT of issues that I did not. (Had me diagnosed at 11 with bipolar disorder by taking me into the emergency room after I downed an entire bag of pixie sticks and told them I was having a manic episode, just one of many examples.) I was heavily medicated and seriously over-medicated, not to mention abused and neglected. So, thinking it would protect my future children from inheriting the dozen or so diagnosies…See More
Joe Mama replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Hi, I'm DreamCatcher and I'm a geekaholic.'"Hi, welcome to the madhouse (both Offsprung and parenthood)!"
SweetJudyB replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Hi, I'm DreamCatcher and I'm a geekaholic.'"Welcome and all the best on the baby journey! OS is awesome to gain info, vent and find a kind word. "
Mommy Monster replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Hi, I'm DreamCatcher and I'm a geekaholic.'"Howdy!"
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- About Me:
- Twenty-six year old newlywed, married to the love of my life, and, quite possibly, the most patient person on the face of the planet.
No youngins yet (three miscarriages, tubal ligation due to family issues with Munchausen by proxy syndrome, soon to be reversed hopefully!!!) but lots of ideas and plans, and, now, research!
- What's something about your kid(s) that makes you happy?
- The fact that I may be able to give birth to my own babies someday in the hopefully-not-so-distant future after years of believing it couldn't happen!
- What's your most recent kid-related public humiliation?
- As there are no little ones in my life yet, this one will have to do: My service dog decided outside wasn't a comfortable place to pass her bowel movement when she was given the ample opportunity, and she preferred the main aisle of the grocery store- right next to the chocolate milk display, of course. -sigh- I had never been so glad I was already uncomfortable making eye contact in public!
- What about contemporary parenting culture pisses you off the most?
- Women trusting male surgeons who profit from their pain more than they trust their own bodies to do what they were designed to do- That's my biggest one right now.
- Who were you BEFORE you became a parent?
- Pass.
- What are you nerdy about?
- Tea. Kids. Parenting. Animals, especially service dogs.
- Favorite music/books/TV/movies:
- Parenthood- latest addiction in our house. Soul music and country music- nothing too angry. Books on Buddhism, trust-based parenting, animals. My husband is a movie junkie, I personally can't keep track.
- OPTIONAL: Do you have a sex life?
- Pass!
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