Posted by g_g_g_unit on June 20, 2010, at 3:47:10
In reply to Re: anyone here had neuropsychological testing done? » g_g_g_unit, posted by violette on June 20, 2010, at 2:26:06
> I don't see how helpful it is for a psychiatrist to say "yes you can do it" when you obviously are struggling so much.
well, his belief is that depression has messed with my confidence, so feels that it's necessary to 'bully' me a little
>I also agree that depersonalization can result >from anxiety. It can also be a schizoid trait >(does anyone in your close family have >schizophrenia?). Onset can be influenced in >times of high stress.
no schizophrenia that i know of. just various manifestations of jewish neuroses :)
interesting that my writing sounds flat; i used to work as a writer, in fact, and am hoping to return to the craft one day, so i hope it's not a permanent affliction.
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> Have you sought a second opinion with another doctor? You didn't say much about how you feel about your relationship with your PDoc; I sense a flattened effect in your writing in addition to your description of how life has been for you.i used to 'doctor shop' in my last country (my family has just immigrated), so am trying to be more patient; but the truth is, i am really intimidated by my pdoc and find it hard to share anything with him. he's highly qualified, and would be useful in a crisis i imagine, but he has a certain 'bite' which i find off-putting.
my GP, however, is a saint, and said he would be happy to refer me to someone else if i continued to struggle. the neuropsychologist said she could also refer me to someone based on the results of my report. i just wish i was financially independent, because i hate relying on my parents.
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> Did you try Effexor? That one can be difficult to get used to, and difficult to taper off, but that would be my initial suggestion.i haven't yet, no
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> You sound like a sweetie. I'm really sorry you're feeling so down. :(thanks :)
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