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got girlfriend'gs evaluation results... doesn't make sense
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 139516" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I'll give ya my .02 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>As somebody who has always had serious mood problems and who has a child on the autism spectrum, I can tell you for certain that often professionals are wrong. That includes Psychiatrists and even NeuroPsychs (my favorite) can be wrong. Certain children baffle them to death, thus you get more diagnoses than you can write on a roll of toilet paper because nobody really knows what the problem is. I agree with you that it likely isn't PTSD because it started before the incident. That could have made her symptoms worse, but, in my opinion (a layperson) probably isn't the cause. </p><p>I think you are getting 100 different diagnoses because you have a kid who fits into so many notches, like my son did. We never felt right about his diagnosis. until he got older and things got clearer so we never stopped looking for help. Psychiatry isn't an exact science and there are no blood tests. I was uncomfortable knowing this yet having psychiatrists throw medications at my son, but I let them, even though I sensed he did not have bipolar disorder. My gut was correct. Maybe yours is. I'm big on Mom Gut, even over what a professional may say.</p><p>Now myself. I have mood disorder not otherwise specified, but I have been called:</p><p>unipolar depression, manic depression, bipolar II, borderline personality disorder, I heard "How did ANYONE diagnose you with borderline" as well, I was told I have anxiety disorder, panic disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The truth is, now that I know more, there is a mood disorder spectrum that includes anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety. On top of that, mood disorders (including childhood bipolar) often mimic Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and vice versa. And many times people have symptoms of both. I don't even CARE about the name of what I have anymore because, at 54 years old I don't think anyone really knows exactly what makes me tick yet, nor will they ever know. </p><p>I would take your child to another neuropsychologist. I still think they are the best diagnosticians and it would be good to compare notes. Then I'd decide what made sense to me and what didn't. I'd decide how to treat her based on my instincts. You probably won't get one set answer. We were very lucky that the neuropsychologist actually hit the right diagnosis. for my son at 11 and thus we could treat it and he improved. However, as I said before, I'm 54 and I could still probably get ten different diagnosis. from ten different professionals. The only thing I care about now is that I know what works for my son and I know what works for me. I know better than to expect a 100&#37; correct diagnosis.</p><p>I'd be cautious about heavy medication until I got another Neuro. The first Neuro who saw my son was useless. We got an alphabet soup list: ADHD/ODD/bipolar/autistic traits, blah, blah, blah. </p><p>The second Neuro. was much better and now so is my son. Good luck. I realize it's not easy (and that's first hand).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 139516, member: 1550"] I'll give ya my .02 :) As somebody who has always had serious mood problems and who has a child on the autism spectrum, I can tell you for certain that often professionals are wrong. That includes Psychiatrists and even NeuroPsychs (my favorite) can be wrong. Certain children baffle them to death, thus you get more diagnoses than you can write on a roll of toilet paper because nobody really knows what the problem is. I agree with you that it likely isn't PTSD because it started before the incident. That could have made her symptoms worse, but, in my opinion (a layperson) probably isn't the cause. I think you are getting 100 different diagnoses because you have a kid who fits into so many notches, like my son did. We never felt right about his diagnosis. until he got older and things got clearer so we never stopped looking for help. Psychiatry isn't an exact science and there are no blood tests. I was uncomfortable knowing this yet having psychiatrists throw medications at my son, but I let them, even though I sensed he did not have bipolar disorder. My gut was correct. Maybe yours is. I'm big on Mom Gut, even over what a professional may say. Now myself. I have mood disorder not otherwise specified, but I have been called: unipolar depression, manic depression, bipolar II, borderline personality disorder, I heard "How did ANYONE diagnose you with borderline" as well, I was told I have anxiety disorder, panic disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The truth is, now that I know more, there is a mood disorder spectrum that includes anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety. On top of that, mood disorders (including childhood bipolar) often mimic Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and vice versa. And many times people have symptoms of both. I don't even CARE about the name of what I have anymore because, at 54 years old I don't think anyone really knows exactly what makes me tick yet, nor will they ever know. I would take your child to another neuropsychologist. I still think they are the best diagnosticians and it would be good to compare notes. Then I'd decide what made sense to me and what didn't. I'd decide how to treat her based on my instincts. You probably won't get one set answer. We were very lucky that the neuropsychologist actually hit the right diagnosis. for my son at 11 and thus we could treat it and he improved. However, as I said before, I'm 54 and I could still probably get ten different diagnosis. from ten different professionals. The only thing I care about now is that I know what works for my son and I know what works for me. I know better than to expect a 100% correct diagnosis. I'd be cautious about heavy medication until I got another Neuro. The first Neuro who saw my son was useless. We got an alphabet soup list: ADHD/ODD/bipolar/autistic traits, blah, blah, blah. The second Neuro. was much better and now so is my son. Good luck. I realize it's not easy (and that's first hand). [/QUOTE]
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