Triple Diagnosies - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

dingleberry · 10-10-2009, 11:39 AM

Just recently found out in addition to BiPolar I have Schizoaffective AND Borderline Pers disorder (and alcohol abuse and PTSD) My God!! No wonder I've been in the menal health system (hosp. + 50 different meds + therapies) for 34 yrs. And on top of that the STIGMA of being mentally ill. Lost support of family and friends. I beat myself up for bad behaviors in the past. Manic bad thins I did. Getting older --54yrs--has some relief cuz I just dont have the energy to keep repeating the past. Besides years of inner stress took its toll on my body. I just do my best to keep myself functional day to day. I have wisdom that comes through whenever I get off-balance. Just.......ride out the storm...........Hugs and well wishes to all

Lavash · 10-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Hi, I'm sorry you're going through so much. Just keep in mind, underneath all these diagnosese, you're still a wonderful energy and soul.

Keeping yourself functional is something to be very proud of. Most people would have just given in and given up.

Do you have a group or friends you see?

DonneIslanding · 10-15-2009, 01:06 PM

I agree with Lavash: be proud that you're keeping yourself functional and moving forward and doing your best to deal with your multiple-diagnoses.

And remember, SR's a great place to hang out if you're looking for a friendly shoulder.

es0919 · 10-19-2009, 03:03 PM

Just from my experiences: diagnoses are often made preliminary without the doctor knowing all of the patient's story. I personally was diagnosed with bipolar, depression with psychotic features, schizophrenia, insomnia, and anxiety/panic disorder.

Today, I just have depression and am on an SSRI to help me which works well most of the time. But, in the end, I am an alcoholic as well. Which, in my humble opinion, is the root of all my troubles.

"THIS TOO SHALL PASS"

ClayTheScribe · 10-19-2009, 05:44 PM

You're my hero, Dingleberry. I can't imagine making it to that age with all you've had to endure. It's a miracle you can keep a positive attitude. I just have depression and that's a struggle for me everyday.

10-10-2009, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
dingleberry Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: new bern NC Posts: 6	Triple Diagnosies Just recently found out in addition to BiPolar I have Schizoaffective AND Borderline Pers disorder (and alcohol abuse and PTSD) My God!! No wonder I've been in the menal health system (hosp. + 50 different meds + therapies) for 34 yrs. And on top of that the STIGMA of being mentally ill. Lost support of family and friends. I beat myself up for bad behaviors in the past. Manic bad thins I did. Getting older --54yrs--has some relief cuz I just dont have the energy to keep repeating the past. Besides years of inner stress took its toll on my body. I just do my best to keep myself functional day to day. I have wisdom that comes through whenever I get off-balance. Just.......ride out the storm...........Hugs and well wishes to all

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ClayTheScribe July 25, 2009 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 371	You're my hero, Dingleberry. I can't imagine making it to that age with all you've had to endure. It's a miracle you can keep a positive attitude. I just have depression and that's a struggle for me everyday. __________________ If you don't want to slip, stay away from slippery places. -Dual Recovery Anonymous

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10-10-2009, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lavash Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 363	Hi, I'm sorry you're going through so much. Just keep in mind, underneath all these diagnosese, you're still a wonderful energy and soul. Keeping yourself functional is something to be very proud of. Most people would have just given in and given up. Do you have a group or friends you see?

10-15-2009, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
DonneIslanding Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 54	I agree with Lavash: be proud that you're keeping yourself functional and moving forward and doing your best to deal with your multiple-diagnoses. And remember, SR's a great place to hang out if you're looking for a friendly shoulder.

10-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
es0919 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 27	Just from my experiences: diagnoses are often made preliminary without the doctor knowing all of the patient's story. I personally was diagnosed with bipolar, depression with psychotic features, schizophrenia, insomnia, and anxiety/panic disorder. Today, I just have depression and am on an SSRI to help me which works well most of the time. But, in the end, I am an alcoholic as well. Which, in my humble opinion, is the root of all my troubles. "THIS TOO SHALL PASS"

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