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Psychological testing

Posted by jgl15 @jgl15, Oct 5, 2018

I've had a complex mental health journey and was recently diagnosed at the Mayo clinic with Central sensitization as well. I've been coined as depressed, bipolar, anxious, PTSD, add, and more. So I just took a psychological test, about 350 questions, at a new therapist. I've been feeling very confused and unsettled. Unfortunately, the testing results showed that, because the test didn't provide any answers for diagnosis. They said my results showed I'm confused. So I'm having to go through deeper evaluation using the DSM with my therapist.

Has anyone else had this experience? With psychological testing only providing more confusion, instead of answers? Thanks so much. I'm even more confused because I'm very high functioning - my friends and family believe nothing is wrong, I'm a high performer at work, but I know something is very , extremely off. Thankfully I'll be seeing a psychiatrist soon at the Mayo clinic.

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Nov 6, 2018
In reply to @jgl15 "And, they've suggested borderline personality disorder as well." + (show)
@jgl15

And, they've suggested borderline personality disorder as well.

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@jgl15, hang in there darlin'. Back in the 90's I had a very good shrink who said she couldn't figure out if I had Bi Polar Disorder or ADHD. And she was very good. As it turned out, I was on the Autism Spectrum, had ADHD, and was depressed because my orher two issues went untreated.

Everything will get sorted out in its own way. You sound like a super sweet person who cares enough about your self and others to give it your all. Have that cup of tea or coffee now. You are making progress. You did it! Hope I get the chance to talk to you again soon!

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healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 11, 2018
In reply to @jgl15 "@lisalucier yes I did my first appointment with a psychologist to dig deeper. She took out..." + (show)
@jgl15

@lisalucier yes I did my first appointment with a psychologist to dig deeper. She took out the DSM IV and we started going question by question, such as asking if I experience 3 or more of the following symptoms...etc. then to dig deeper, for example if I say yes to if i do impulsive purchases, she has me provide more detail on my answer. So for example, for that question, I told her I used to go on shopping sprees every week, averaging $200, on clothing and shoes I often never wore. Since changing medication, I go on shopping sprees maybe once every few weeks, under $100.

So as you can imagine, this process will probably take quite some time.

What are your thoughts on this?

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Imagine, shopping a disease, go figure.

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