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I was going to post it under the Addiction advice thread but it seemed inappropriate.

Swim - Someone who isn’t me

This is an opposite story: The lack of taking drugs.

Swim is diagnosed with MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder). Nothing crazy, just (as Swim would put it) a few mood swings.

Now, Swim hates medication. Swim complains about feeling “funny” or it makes Swim feel “stupid”.

Swim decided a long time ago that Swim would rather live with the “mood swings” than let the medication make Swim feel funny or stupid.

A few months ago, Swim noticed another “mood” that scared the crap out of Swim. It was a vitriolic mood, spiteful in nature and unpleasant.

Flashback to the present and Swim needed some pain pills. Swim stood in front of the medicine cabinet and gazed upon the many unopened bottles and packets of medication.

Swim took two pain pills, that normally knocks Swim on Swims butt.

Swim took two more...and then two more. Swim looked upon in horror as Swim started opening box after box of medication, downing their contents.

Swim survived the ordeal (boring details deleted) and ended up in hospital, where Swim was treated as a typical attention seeking suicide patient. Swim did not mention the MPD nor did Swim keep the follow-up appointments.

Swim has destroyed all medication in the house but has succumbed to a form of anaclitic depression.

Can Swim ride it out without medication?
 
I think that Addiction Advise thread would possibly be the best place to have posted this, purely because there are people in there that know what you are going through from experience.
 
Firstly, swim has a disorder. depression comes to mind first, put it could be combined with a slight self-destructive behavior too.

Secondly, swim must understand drugs dealing with the mind are VERY wide-focused. What one does to you, another might do the opposite. Thats why when properly monitored, a patient will switch between drugs until one is found that is helping the symptoms, and is not causing negative effects. This could take months, maybe years. Unfortunately such is the case given mans limited understanding of the brain.

swallowing all the pills could have been a manifestation of a compulsive disorder that swim didnt allow to occur, so he/she took another route and manifested it through the sudden loss of control in pills. though i might side more with SDB. (first par)

Is swim a man or woman? could you maybe give an age indication? that plays a large role in someone's mental state and external influencing factors.
 
Interrupted said:
I was going to post it under the Addiction advice thread but it seemed inappropriate.

Swim - Someone who isn’t me

This is an opposite story: The lack of taking drugs.

Swim is diagnosed with MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder). Nothing crazy, just (as Swim would put it) a few mood swings.

Now, Swim hates medication. Swim complains about feeling “funny” or it makes Swim feel “stupid”.

Swim decided a long time ago that Swim would rather live with the “mood swings” than let the medication make Swim feel funny or stupid.

A few months ago, Swim noticed another “mood” that scared the crap out of Swim. It was a vitriolic mood, spiteful in nature and unpleasant.

Flashback to the present and Swim needed some pain pills. Swim stood in front of the medicine cabinet and gazed upon the many unopened bottles and packets of medication.

Swim took two pain pills, that normally knocks Swim on Swims butt.

Swim took two more...and then two more. Swim looked upon in horror as Swim started opening box after box of medication, downing their contents.

Swim survived the ordeal (boring details deleted) and ended up in hospital, where Swim was treated as a typical attention seeking suicide patient. Swim did not mention the MPD nor did Swim keep the follow-up appointments.

Swim has destroyed all medication in the house but has succumbed to a form of anaclitic depression.

Can Swim ride it out without medication?
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Wouldn’t suggest that swim ride it out. Any addiction starts off in the mind and you simply choose and outlet. Whether it is alcohol; drugs; sex... The difference is that what started as a mental problem soon becomes a chemical/physical addiction. I think that swim should see a therapist before swim even considers medication, given the fact that swim is aware of the MPD. Self medicating/new medication will just mask the symptoms of much deeper issues and may conflict with the medication swim should be taking for MPD.

A good support system and talking often helps.
 
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rurapente said:
Firstly, swim has a disorder. depression comes to mind first, put it could be combined with a slight self-destructive behavior too.
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Well spotted...Swim has some scars to show for the SBD...

rurapente said:
Secondly, swim must understand drugs dealing with the mind are VERY wide-focused. What one does to you, another might do the opposite. Thats why when properly monitored, a patient will switch between drugs until one is found that is helping the symptoms, and is not causing negative effects. This could take months, maybe years.
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Swim understands this very well. Swim was diagnosed fairly early in life with MPD and have obediently followed all instructions of the doctors (therapists, psychologists, etc.). Swim gave up and learnt to deal with it without meds for a number of years now.

rurapente said:
swallowing all the pills could have been a manifestation of a compulsive disorder that swim didnt allow to occur, so he/she took another route and manifested it through the sudden loss of control in pills. though i might side more with SDB. (first par)
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I'm not following you here. Could you please elaborate? (I understand the SDB).
 
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Swim understands this very well. Swim was diagnosed fairly early in life with MPD and have obediently followed all instructions of the doctors (therapists, psychologists, etc.). Swim gave up and learnt to deal with it without meds for a number of years now.
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Are there any testimonies where aforementioned 'instructions' have positively benefited MPD sufferers?

If so, perhaps it might be an idea to give the 'instructions' another go?

As said by other posts, the way swim has been dealing with the problem, may be the reason why its turned into SDB

/2c :o
 
As someone who obediently visited doctors and has been an extensive range of medication since the age of 12 and is now finally beginning to reap the benefits,
I would advocate that SWIM bite the bullet and seek professional help.
Though it may feel as though he or she has given in, this is a braver course of action
than trying to muddle along on his or her own.
SWIM should try it, but remember that these things take time.
The fact that things came to this turn suggests that trying to go it alone was a mistake.
Fortunately it was one that SWIM could learn from.
 
It sounds to me that swim does not wish to acknowledge having a condition that requires medical intervention. So psychological treatment may have to precede pharmacological. She must in a sense embrace her imbalances before being willing to deal with them experimentally.
 
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Swim decided a long time ago that Swim would rather live with the “mood swings” than let the medication make Swim feel funny or stupid.
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cerebus said:
It sounds to me that swim does not wish to acknowledge having a condition that requires medical intervention. So psychological treatment may have to precede pharmacological. She must in a sense embrace her imbalances before being willing to deal with them experimentally.
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Hi Cerebus

Swim knows quite a bit about Swims "condition" and has embraced its imbalances and quirky challenges :o

cerebus said:
So psychological treatment may have to precede pharmacological.
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Noted!

Swim genuinely appreciates everyone's views, insights and PMs with moral support...

Swim thanks them from the bottom of the heart...
 
Oculate said:
Are there any testimonies where aforementioned 'instructions' have positively benefited MPD sufferers?
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Most certainly! There have been many fantastic results. As Rurapente and Andaeriel pointed out, it's a very broad spectrum of treatment though, and what works for one, does not necessary work for the other.

Swim felt that in dealing with the "problem" for so long, Swim was comfortable with the knowledge that any "situation" could be dealt with.

Swim was wrong.
 
This came up in a Google search. I registered to post this warning. I have the same condition and the doctors were prescribing and changing my medication faster than I could keep count. I ended up in a psychiatric ward within three years of my first diagnoses. Swiy should stay away from conventional medicine as far as possible. Swiy had the right idea of coping without modern medicine and should not let one setback be a deterrent. Swiy would know by now that alcohol is a no-no and must avoid all kinds of recreational drugs. Swiy should consider meditation to sharpen Swiy's focus at keeping the "moods" under control. It is a lonely struggle. Support groups are run by people that know nothing of MPDs and doctors even less. All the advice from the other posters are in good faith, I'm sure, but it adds up to nothing. I sincerely hope Swiy heeds this warning. Good luck.
 
I'm with Grey on this one. Next time you have the urge to kill yourself see how many people you can take with you. Don't be a wimp just do it!
 
Swim is a selfish ass. Medication is not an option. I have a few seriously bi-polar people in my family who need meds. Its not only about them but the rest of of who have to suffer with them.

Swim must take his pills or sink.
 
Sensorei said:
Swim is a selfish ass. Medication is not an option. I have a few seriously bi-polar people in my family who need meds. Its not only about them but the rest of of who have to suffer with them.

Swim must take his pills or sink.
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He he he. I agree! bi-polar, MPD, SDB and whatever it's all the same. Loony needs a bin!
 
Sensorei said:
Swim is a selfish ass. Medication is not an option. I have a few seriously bi-polar people in my family who need meds. Its not only about them but the rest of of who have to suffer with them.

Swim must take his pills or sink.
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Swim should not be disheartened by comments like these. ^^^^^^^^^^

People who offer advice in that manner obviously don't understand the situation you're in
 
Please. People like swim make me sick! Don't talk about it just do it! And do a proper job next time!
 
I know what I'm talking about. I've done quite a bit of work in helping mentally unstable addicts come right in rehab clinics and even schools. Many of whom are self medicating mental illnesses like MPD and BPD. It comes down to finding the right Doc who can prescribe what you need to function as a productive, responsible member of society. An old school friend of mine with MPD actually killed his pet dog in one of his psycho states because he stopped his meds.

Take the damn pills and go to therapy to learn to lower the dose until you find what is a good balance.
 
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