The doctor did not say "YOU have bipolar affective disorder". But, she is treating my imbalances the way you would treat a patient with bipolar. So, I'm confused. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...is it a duck??? I don't know. (bearing in mind that she also had the wrong test results, pc problems and a pda that was kinda hiccuppy.)
Michael is disputing that it is what I think it is. But, I wonder if it's just a matter of avoidance?? Not sure. I think I just need to call the doctor for clarification. On one hand, it doesn't really matter - this is a label...and the labels don't necessarily matter. I'm moving ahead with the doctor's plan. On the other hand, I have to wrap my head around the whole thing. I just don't know.
I've asked for support from my husband. He often misinterprets "support" for "solution". *I've heard boys can do this??* The solution is something my doctor and I will work towards...I don't need solutions. I need support. The crappy part is, I don't even know what that looks like. So, he's completely confused as to what I need. I'm totally confused, so I don't know what to tell him - and around and around we go. ARGH!
I'll talk to the pharmacist tomorrow. And, put a call in to the doctor for a little more info.
Sigh
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Lots of meds used for one ailment can be effective treatments for others. For example, Viagra is used for people with blood flow issues above the waist. Mom was taking a chemotherapy for Hodgkins disease to treat her MS. An antidepressant can be used for mild seizures.
If you were bipolar, she would have said so (and sent you to a psychiatrist.)
I wouldn't be too worried about it - if the treatment works and you feel better both physically and mentally, does it matter how you got there?
As for the boy, meh. Tell him you want a hug. That may be something he can understand. Maybe.
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