Has anyone else been diagnosed with a health/mental disorder?

[sturmwalkure]

Wow, I am reading up on the symptoms of anxiety disorder and it's exactly how I've been feeling.

People with GAD can't seem to shake their concerns (YES! I tend to dwell on my concerns until they overcome me)
Even though they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants (YES! I know that feeling very well. )
People with GAD also seem unable to relax (YES! It takes a long time for me to fall asleep)
They often have trouble falling or staying asleep (YES! See above)
Their worries are accompanied by physical symptoms, especially trembling, twitching, muscle tension, headaches, irritability, sweating, or hot flashes. (YES! I was going through those things last night all in one episode, the headache that went on and off, the twitching, the trembling, my muscles were tense, I broke out into a sweat)
They may feel lightheaded or out of breath. (YES! That's how I often feel)
They may feel nauseated or have to go to the bathroom frequently. (YES!)
Or they might feel as though they have a lump in the throat. (YES! Right now in fact I do)

Irritability (YES!)
Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge (YES!)
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank (YES!)
Muscle tension (YES!)
Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep) (YES!)

I think I must be the poster-child for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx24.htm

[larali]

Yep I have several diagnoses.

The big one is Major Depressive Disorder which I've had since childhood (been on meds since age 14).

I also have had issues with OCD, anxiety, panic, and severe PMS.

My cousin has paranoid schizophrenia and my doc thinks I might have had it at one point. I disagree, I think it was depression related psychosis.

Despite all of this, I am a very sane person.

[Incal]

Very true!

Also in Greece, for example, Asperger's is underdiagnosed and/or ignored as a condition since pretty much everyone behaves in a bizarre manner in most social settings.

What you mention happens in most of the world. I think the US is the only country that it's obsessed to convince its citizens they are all sick. As it's usual in me, I'll blame the jews.

[VeronicaStranger]

Yep I have several diagnoses.

The big one is Major Depressive Disorder which I've had since childhood (been on meds since age 14).

I also have had issues with OCD, anxiety, panic, and severe PMS.


Despite all of this, I am a very sane person.

Sounds so familiar.

[AlexandraD]

wellll, they diagnosed me as ADD when i was young, i dont like to take the meds much these days though i use forums like these to take breaks when i study or focus

ive had bouts of depression starting in high school, generalized anxiety, eating disorder/self-injury... those days are loooooooooongg behind me now, though! i can still feel depressed every now and then buts nothing like it was before... im way more stable now

[Graham]

I's sad to see Inese's post in this thread.

[Permafrost]

Yes, my therapist diagnosed me with something called attention def...

OMG IS THAT A SEAGULL OUTSIDE OF MY WINDOW!?

[R4ge]

I was "diagnosed" with OCD and ADHD, I don't really believe in that crap though. The diagnostic process these psychologists use is idiotic and you can bet they'll give you a false positive just so that they can hand you a per$cription.

[Bobby Six Killer]

I have Anxiety Disorder and I think I may also have Hypochondriasis (my paternal grandmother has it and I've been noticing it more in myself recently). Don't be surprised if I think I am dying again like I was yesterday. My grandmother thinks she is dying once a week. Otherwise I am fairly healthy.

I had the same thing like 4 years ago. It was really annoying, they prescribe me Valium

But today i'm healthy and almost forgot i was linked to anxiety. I guess having hobbies, or practicin sports would make u forget about that "condition". Which i strongly believe is related to stress.

[Aredhel]

I never received treatment or was diagnosed as anorexic, but 3-3.5 years ago, I decided to start an extreme diet cause I felt a bit fat.
Inicially I weighted 48-49 kg and my height is 1.61-1.62 m so I quite eating carbs (bread, cookies, cakes) and fats, I only ate vegetables and fruits and ocassionally grille breast chicken, I lost about 14 kg, I followed this behavior for over 1.5-2 year then I understood that I was hurting myself so I left. Actually I weight 44-45 kg and I feel good with myself.