Hey everybody. I could use some advice.

I just realized something both amazing and shocking that I have been through. It's a long story. I will try to sum it up. I believe I have been misdiagnosed. I recently had a genetic test and found out I have a gene mutation that can mimic bipolar disorder among other things. It is called the MTHFR gene and it is responsible for breaking down b vitamins or something like that. Ironically, in high school ( a long time ago) I was a vegan that ate terribly and I think my brain and body were literally starving. Later, I was depressed and took an antidepressant on a high dose which is also affected by the gene. Anyway, I had a traumatic experience which I don't want to trigger anyone but I thought I might die. I had zero support. I lost it. I ended up in the hospital and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I have been suffering for many years because I have had to take the medications for it which has made me horribly sick and almost die again. The doctors also thought it was in my mind and I was making it up. I think I am so angry that I can't believe what happened. I started taking b vitamins myself recently and it's like night and day. I think better and am less scared. I want to cry because it was so awful. I think I have trauma from being mistreated by doctors and I was so misunderstood. I even got tackled by a security guard when my arms were up in the air. I had a nurse try to give me a medication that I was allergic to by telling me it was something else (on purpose). I figured it out just in time and spit it out. How could this happen? Anyway, the good news is I might not have bipolar disorder. None of the doctor's treatments for it helped only made me much worse. What should I do now? I have a naturopath that can help me to get off my bad meds and try to get healthy again. It is such a long sad story (14 years +) I am trying to stick to the most relevant. BTW. Has anyone else been mistreated because they have a mental health diagnosis? Like by some ignorant judgmental fools that call themselves professionals? Also, I developed a thyroid problem because of the meds they gave me(which didn't help my moods either. ) Luckily that got better because of the naturopath so maybe I will too. I needed to vent. Thanks.

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Now I must be thinking better. My advice to myself is to heal from this and feel better. Thank you for being a sounding board 😊

[Nathalie99 Partner in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for sharing your story, Goodhairday.

I believe that a lot of healing can happen when finally realizing what happened.

I'm so very sorry you went through this unnecessary horrible treatment and I wish doctors were more empathetic.

I am sure many here can relate to being mistreated by a medical professional and you are not alone with the emotions.

I am so glad that you are starting to feel a bit better. We are here for you and I hope it helps, knowing you are not alone...

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Thank you.

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This sounds horrible for you. Can you get a 2nd opinion on your 'diagnosis'?

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Thank you. You are so kind. Yes. I can. And I am feeling much much better now too. 😊 Take care.

[socratesanne]

So sorry you went through that. It happens much too often. Glad you found out and can get on a better regime with your naturopath.

I was misdiagnosed years ago. The hospital ER did not have the right machine to diagnose a stroke. Once they got me to a better hospital to diagnosis, I finally got help. The paralysis lasted much longer due to incompetence which has affected my entire life.

My staff are still rageful. So glad you finally got help you needed. It pays to be with good doctors. Can be very scary. Take time for self compassion. Wish you the best.

[Agara33]

i really have been there. i haven't really heard anyone until now with a similar story to mine. I've been dealing with this for 12 years since a trauma at 24. i have written about it in my posts though i have written a lot . i don't have bipolar either but have been in manic psychosis because of insane circumstances. Even though I don't have bipolar this article helped me, maybe you can relate a little- themighty.com/2020/08/feeli... mental health system is a very dangerous place if you don't have someone to look out for you, if you can't look out for yourself. A Naturopath sounds like a good direction, Bach remedies work really well for me.

[socratesanne in reply to Agara33]

I agree. That is hopefully what the mental health providers are supposed to be aware of--strengthening your support network with friends and family. That is what patients need the most when in distress. My family rallied round me and that gave me strength and nope from them and my colleagues. It is imperative to have this for both emotional, physical and mental stability.

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That's a beautiful story. Gave me chills. Thank you.

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Thank you very very much. I am very hopeful today.