Posted by MidnightBlue on June 29, 2005, at 11:07:10
In reply to My Visit to Mental Ward...., posted by rjlockhart98 on June 28, 2005, at 21:28:14
Glad you went Matt. Actually it is a very good thing your Mom went with you. That way the evaluator saw first hand what she is really like!
If you had just told them about your Mom they might not have belived you, or thought you were exaggerating. Now they know you are telling the truth.
From reading some of your writings I had wondered if you might be bipolar. Anxiety can be a type of hypomania sometimes. It is definitely something to explore, and it is highly treatable with the right meds. Maybe that is why you haven't gotten any better. You weren't on the right meds.
There is an interesting book called "The Bipolar Child," I believe that's right. I know you aren't a kid anymore, but you could read it and see if you think the illustrations sound like you growing up. ADHD and bipolar can look a lot alike.
As far as seeing "real crazy" people. I think we all fear what we don't understand. If you haven't been there yourself be thankful.
Good luck,
MB
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