u/rainbow-boy-94

I (M31) have the opportunity to have an updated neuropsych eval for mental health conditions plus learning disabilities to receive workplace accommodations and most of all clarify my diagnoses since I’ve been given so many over the years. Buuuut my therapy (EMDR and talk therapy) and meds (mood stabilizer, antidepressants, and stimulant) are working well so I’m not sure if it’s worth getting it done or not. I’m on the fence. Part of me is simply interested in diagnostic clarity but I’m not sure if it would change my treatment plan. Some of the diagnoses I’ve been given over the years: •Bipolar (I/II/NOS) •major depression •anorexia/bulimia •OCD •GAD •Dyscalculia •Nonverbal learning disability •Borderline personality disorder •Dependent personality disorder •(c)PTSD •ADHD, inattentive type •alcohol use disorder…. Do you think testing would be useful?

I (M31) was diagnosed with Nonverbal Learning Disability at age 26 and it explained so much. I’ve also collected a dozen other labels over the years and have had a complex history of mental health treatment. I guess it would be easiest to just call myself “neurodivergent.” I am also diagnosed with Dyscalculia, Sensory processing disorder, Bipolar 2, OCD, general anxiety, social anxiety, Complex PTSD, ADHD, eating disorder, substance use (remission/sober), and Borderline/Dependent personality disorders. I was also born 10 weeks premature which I sometimes wonder if that contributed to my learning disabilities / anxiety issues. ADHD and OCD also run in my family.

I’ve taken Prazosin PTSD nightmares but I am curious if doctors ever prescribe it for daytime PTSD/CPTSD hyperarousal? I also take Intuniv daily as well as Propranolol (except I take Propranolol PRN)— can one take all those blood pressure meds together?

I (m31) have been on Prozac (alongside other meds) for the last 3 years. It helps my OCD and bipolar depression (along with mood stabilizers) but it does NOT help my generalized anxiety / somatic anxiety that comes from complex ptsd. It’s really that physical anxiety that feels constant even after doing EMDR therapy. My sisters were both on Lexapro and I’ve heard from others that it’s the better antidepressant for anxiety? What about OCD or (c)PTSD?

Question above. I always hear about SSRI withdrawal and I have first hand experienced SNRI withdrawal (it was pretty bad because they tapered me over 3 days off Effexor at a mental health facility). I (M31) am currently on 450 mg of Wellbutrin XL (alongside other meds). My doc and I plan to gradually taper me off this specific med. Will I get withdrawal effects like with the SSRI/SNRI meds?

My doc and I plan to taper me off Wellbutrin XL next month and I’ve (M31) have been on it for 2 years at 450 mg. I know a lot of people talk about withdrawal symptoms when it comes to tapering off SSRIs, is this also a thing with Wellbutrin? Anyone who has successfully tapered off (particularly from a dose of 300-450) please share!! I’m on other psych meds so even when I get off Wellbutrin I won’t be med free, far from, just one less (I’m on Prozac, Seroquel, Adderall, Intuniv etc)

I can’t be the only one who feels this way right now. Although I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I woke up actually in good spirits after a pretty rough weekend in which I engaged in SH twice after a long span of recovery time. I’m currently unemployed and doing job apps and this unemployment is really bringing my mood down plus this free time is also causing my OCD to spike because I have too much time to think. I then started to obsess about my trauma from childhood and whether or not it was “real”… all of this is leading to SH urges as well as restricting (eating disorder). A part of me wants to not be in this cycle and be healthy but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit a part of me is self sabotaging and feeding into the unhealthy patterns and enjoying it. Thanks for letting me vent lmk if you relate and how you break out of self sabotage

What has been the most helpful therapy for YOU to treat your OCD? I have experience with ERP but it was many years ago. I need some sort of OCD refresher as it’s been bothering me a lot lately :/ would love to hear other people’s takes on what has helped them the most come out of an OCD episode

Just wondering because I had top surgery 7 weeks ago and everything is finally healed so now would be the time to start using products like scar away… but a) my executive function issues are somewhat blocking me from doing it and b) to be honest, I don’t mind having a noticeable scar. I’m proud to be trans. I just… don’t want to not take care of it and then in 5 years regret it? Idk my scar is pretty big (full across, I had a big chest) so it’s not like I could ever go stealth even if I do scar care and they fade some. Curious if anyone else has had the same thought process and if it’s a dumb idea to skip it

I identify as a gay aro spec and ace spec trans man. A bit niche some might say? I don’t know but i finally feel like I’ve found who I am, once I learned about aro spectrum identities and the fact that it is indeed a spectrum and not a black and white label. I have had 3 relationships in my adulthood all of which always felt just like friends even though there was technically a romantic component…. I just wasn’t attracted to them that way. I’ve been happily single for the last 3 years but recently have had this yearning for a partnership, someone to one day marry and have a family with. Am I still aromantic if I’m desiring a partnership? I feel like yes because I still can’t feel that romantic ATTRACTION that always seemed to come so naturally to my sisters and friends growing up and into our 20s… I always felt different or ‘othered’ (being trans was part of that too). I just hope one day I can find a guy that would be okay with all this. THANKS FOR LISTENING, would love some input