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We may well be looking at a mixed disorder.
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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 731408" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>LBL, I am so sorry for this news. A diagnosis of a serious mental illness is devastating. We are facing a similar crossroads with YS who is suspected of potentially having bipolar disorder...a diagnosis I personally feel is accurate. </p><p></p><p>I am glad that E is in a secure setting where he can be evaluated and a treatment plan developed. Then it will be up to him to follow it - for life.</p><p></p><p>Many persons with mental illness self-medicate with illegal drugs, we suspect this is what DS has done as he refuses all prescription medication for his depression and anxiety. </p><p></p><p>Like you with E, I believe YS' mental illness began long before we got word that the professionals were considering the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. I believe his suicide attempt was the first real indicator.</p><p></p><p>I will continue praying for you and your family. Keep us posted and hang on. Every individual is different and mental illness is not a death sentence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 731408, member: 13303"] LBL, I am so sorry for this news. A diagnosis of a serious mental illness is devastating. We are facing a similar crossroads with YS who is suspected of potentially having bipolar disorder...a diagnosis I personally feel is accurate. I am glad that E is in a secure setting where he can be evaluated and a treatment plan developed. Then it will be up to him to follow it - for life. Many persons with mental illness self-medicate with illegal drugs, we suspect this is what DS has done as he refuses all prescription medication for his depression and anxiety. Like you with E, I believe YS' mental illness began long before we got word that the professionals were considering the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. I believe his suicide attempt was the first real indicator. I will continue praying for you and your family. Keep us posted and hang on. Every individual is different and mental illness is not a death sentence. [/QUOTE]
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