Hi. I am new to group. Group hugs 🫂 🤗. Your feed ponderously found its way into my emails. I felt compelled to open, and read.
I have suffered from symptoms for some years now only worsening over the last six months with some failed back surgery. I developed what is called a 'pseudomeningeocele' (sp?) after surgery with shunt implantation.
High functioning, overachiever, type A personality who was my own best motivator but my own worst enemy, I have been misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and have disdain for mental health specialists. However, I know I suffer from MDD, and ADHD, as well as severe anxiety but can only be treated for effectively treated for depression as I am also treated for severe chronic pain.
So, after this last surgery, I began to notice a significant change in personality, as did my spouse. My speech changed, as I struggled to find words; and forming them was no longer easy. My spouse declares not to notice the speech. I can't work due to the physical impairment. And I rarely leave the house.
Finding this group opens some questions. I do not have an open dialogue with my caregiver. I am in a bit of a quandary. Suggestions? Rural area. Thank you. BBCatMom