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Posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
Really.
Really and truely :-)
Diagnosed with DID and major depressive episodes instead :-(
But still...
I told my p-doc he could be proud.
He hemmed and hawed and didn't really know how to take that.
Ha!I feel a bit strange.
I mean, I have thought it for a while.
And I guess she told me as much by the end of the assessment.
But to get the assessment and to see it written there.
Well...
I guess I have to accept it now.
It is true.
And I can't quite believe it.She has recomended that I see a particular person in my area. My p-doc is going to try to contact them and ask what they think in terms of frequency of visits / rates and so forth. Then talk to the funding peoples and push my case.
Should hear about that next Tuesday.
OMG
I can't believe it.
Is something going to be done after all?????
Posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:23:20
In reply to Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
Ah.
And I made him promise to amend my dx on my file with a black magic marker.
So crisis services will be sure to see that I do NOT have BPD if they are in a hurry.:-)
Posted by Shortelise on March 22, 2005, at 1:00:42
In reply to Re: Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:23:20
Posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 7:15:37
In reply to Re: Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:23:20
I'm glad you got the report and that your pdoc is taking steps that may, hopefully (keeping fingers crossed)will lead to you getting effective treatment.
gg
Posted by Pfinstegg on March 22, 2005, at 8:34:01
In reply to Re: Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 7:15:37
I'm so happy to hear it! I've read a number of times, as I'm sure you have too, that disorders on the dissociative spectrum have an excellent prognosis, PROVIDED that you see a therapist who can recognize that you have it, and has the special skills required to treat it. It's easier to treat that BPD. This has finally happened to me, after a number of failed efforts- what a blessing and a relief it has been that someone finally understands- and that I can begin to understand and start the task of integrating myself better, while grieving the horrible things that happened to me, instead of remembering and forgetting over and over. It sounds like someone is finally thinking about you with intelligence and understanding. I am hoping so much to hear that you find the right therapist.
PS Remember, a few months ago, that I told you I didn't think you had BPD? You just sounded too healthy and high-functioning, but with sudden lost episodes- and a suspiciously bad history which sometimes seemed real to you, and sometimes just sort of disappeared from your mind. It just sort of takes one to know one, perhaps!
Posted by Dinah on March 22, 2005, at 12:37:07
In reply to Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
Posted by Dinah on March 22, 2005, at 18:10:19
In reply to Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
IMHO, (ok, not really humble), you haven't been BPD in the entire time I've known you.
Posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 22:31:54
In reply to P.S. » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on March 22, 2005, at 18:10:19
Of course.
I mean it sucks because of the pain.
But it also sucks because of the assumptions that clinicians make.
I continue to be an advocate for BPD.
And for a non-judgemental stance.
But I am still stoked I don't have the dx anymore.
I feel a bit bad about that though...
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 22, 2005, at 22:36:29
In reply to Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
> Really.
> Really and truely :-)
> Diagnosed with DID and major depressive episodes instead :-(
> But still...
> I told my p-doc he could be proud.
> He hemmed and hawed and didn't really know how to take that.
> Ha!Yay! Hooray!
> I feel a bit strange.
> I mean, I have thought it for a while.
> And I guess she told me as much by the end of the assessment.
> But to get the assessment and to see it written there.
> Well...
> I guess I have to accept it now.
> It is true.
> And I can't quite believe it.Yay! Hooray!
> She has recomended that I see a particular person in my area. My p-doc is going to try to contact them and ask what they think in terms of frequency of visits / rates and so forth. Then talk to the funding peoples and push my case.
>
> Should hear about that next Tuesday.
> OMG
> I can't believe it.
> Is something going to be done after all?????Yay! Oh, double yay! Hooray!
Great news. Marvellous. Brilliant. And all that.
L
Posted by 10derHeart on March 22, 2005, at 22:59:27
In reply to Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 0:13:28
Yes! Yes! This sounds hopeful!
I don't *care* about your dx - you know what I mean, you could have ten different ones, or none, and I would "see" you the same way...wonderful!
I "care" about at least the hope of moving along, for the system to work for you, not against you. You've suffered for a long time, and I do believe suffering is followed by a time of renewal and relief and strength.
And if there are more problems, delays and bumps in the road - we WILL be here!
But, oh I'm feeling
like something quite nice
is about to happen for you... :-)
Posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 22:59:45
In reply to Re: Cured of Borderline Personality Disorder » alexandra_k, posted by Larry Hoover on March 22, 2005, at 22:36:29
Thanks Larry :-)
Thanks everyone.
For the first time in ages...
I am thinking there may be hope.
:-)
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2005, at 5:03:37
In reply to Not that there is anything wrong with being BPD, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 22:31:54
Of course there isn't. I even think it's helpful for people to be able to organize their experiences with the diagnosis, if clinicians are up to date on the latest theories and treatments and don't judge them negatively.
I think it's a valid clinical diagnosis, though I've always thought it should be moved to an Axis I mood disorder. But that's just me.
However, it is incredibly overdiagnosed by ignorant clinicians who tend to slap it on lots of unhappy female patients, especially if they SI or attempt suicide. I don't think overdiagnosis helps anyone, including those with BPD.
P.S. My therapist thinks, correctly I think, that there is a part of me that has significant borderline traits, and I'd agree. But I've never been diagnosed, because that part is well hidden. I'm not sure that's the best thing for me, either. So I suppose it's silly for me to say you've never appeared borderline to me, since I'm well aware that, in me at least, it can be well covered.
Posted by alexandra_k on March 24, 2005, at 19:54:08
In reply to Re: Not that there is anything wrong with being BPD » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2005, at 5:03:37
Something my p-doc said got me thinking... He said that they may well fund my treatment because it may well turn out cheaper for them than my current treatment...
I did a little searching on the person who was reccomended and they are a councellor in private practice. That doesn't impress me very much because (IMO) the requirements and regulations in order to be a councellor (in New Zealand) aren't worth terribly much at all.
I know that I have no idea and I should just wait and see...
But I am starting to worry. What if we don't get on? What if we really don't click very well at all? I do find it hard to find a therapist that I do get on with. I worry about that. About why etc etc. I have seen so many therapists who started up about 'spirit guides' or whatever. That is too different from my world view. I do have respect for a fair few years of training giving you a scientific world view. Sure people can have one without, but it is not likely...
Maybe I am catastrophising but I am starting to have a bad feeling about this. If we don't get on then it will be viewed as my not wanting to meet the treatment reccomendation provided in the assessment.
I am back to being assigned a single person to work with regardless of whether we are suited to each other or not.
I don't feel good about this.
At all.
Posted by Dinah on March 24, 2005, at 19:57:57
In reply to Re: Starting to freak out a little..., posted by alexandra_k on March 24, 2005, at 19:54:08
Look at the positive side, Alexandra. (Ick. I'm a chipper little birdie tonight. Blech.) The recommendation for this person came from someone you like and respect, right? Hold on to that until you find something to dislike about the new one on their own merits.
(I think that would do it for me, too. No, maybe not. My therapist says things not too far removed from that. But he does let me make faces at him.)
Posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 20:49:35
In reply to Re: Not that there is anything wrong with being BPD » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2005, at 5:03:37
Hello Dinah!
>My therapist thinks, correctly I think, that there is a part of me that has significant borderline traits, and I'd agree....
My pdoc also says I have borderline traits. I don't have BPD though.
Ed.
Posted by alexandra_k on March 24, 2005, at 22:02:07
In reply to Re: Starting to freak out a little... » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on March 24, 2005, at 19:57:57
> The recommendation for this person came from someone you like and respect, right?
Not really. I only met her for 2 hours. She seemed ok. I would have liked to have tried working with her. But I wouldn't go so far as to say I 'liked' or 'respected' her. Not only that but she doesn't know who the person is who she has recommended. She said she didn't know anyone in my area. She spoke with her colleagues in her area (and it took a couple of weeks) for them to come up with one name.
But I know I need to wait and see...
I just have a bad feeling about this...
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