does ANY ONE know what the signs are for DID/Mpd?
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DID does exist.  However its not really like what you see in movies or on soap operas. . .\n\n"People with Dissociative Disorders may experience any of the following: depression, mood swings, suicidal tendencies, sleep disorders (insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking), panic attacks and phobias (flashbacks, reactions to stimuli or "triggers"), alcohol and drug abuse, compulsions and rituals, psychotic-like symptoms (including auditory and visual hallucinations), and eating disorders. In addition, individuals with Dissociative Disorders can experience headaches, amnesias, time loss, trances, and "out of body experiences." Some people with Dissociative Disorders have a tendency toward self-persecution, self-sabotage, and even violence (both self-inflicted and outwardly directed). "
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you know a lot of people answering your question probably don't really know what they are talking about, although some seem to be more informative. My answer to you is that it is hard to determine whether or not you have it just by your question. You definately show signs of it, the agression and mood swings and the fear of abandoment. However only a therapist can know for sure. I strongly encourage you to seek help and get answers to your questions by a professional. I hope that you get this taken care of and wish you all the luck in the world.
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Key indicators...\n\nMood swings, goes from happy to sad, feelin bad to feelin really good.\nMissing items, or missing money\nstays in the bathroom for a while, and if it is your spouse, you know usually when it is odd.\nIf he is snorting, then blowing their nose, before coming out of restroom, and wiping their nose..\nlack of sex drive, depending on what they are on.\nsleeping for very long periods.\nin a hurry to go somewhere..... \nI hope for you this is not the case, it is miserable. My husband has been on painkillers for years, and i had no idea, until after i married him, so it is hard to live with and accept...
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Hi there,\nI am yet to be officially diagnosed with PMDD, but I believe i have this condition. This is something i have been suffering with from the age of 13, I am now 28 unmarried with no children.\nI possess all of the symptoms pertaining to PMDD all but the Suicidal thoughts. It has been basically ruling and ruining my life for far too long. I have been to  so many Doctors, Psychologists, Healers and more recently a Naturopath, to try and help me alleviate some of these symptoms. I exercise, eat healthy, and have a loving family and beautiful supportive boyfriend, however still have these awful awful symptoms. I myself am going to the Doctor again tomorrow to ask for 50mg of Zoloft daily, I have done a lot of research in to this, and believe this is a start. I can't continue feeling the way i do, my behaviour is starting to take it's toll on my relationship and with work etc, I can't deal with it anymore and don't think i should have to... So fingers crossed the Zoloft will help. I sympathise, your certainly  not alone... Go and see your doctor... \nGood luck xx
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Check the site and see if you can find an answer!\nhttp://www.drdrew.com/
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This should help: http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/mar2000/953560966.Ph.r.html
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Here is a list of symptoms.  Has he talked to a doctor?
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Tuesday's response is excellent.  Someone who reacts differently before and after drinking is drunk.  It has nothing to do with mpd.  Also, walking in your sleep does not constitute mpd.  Someone who is soundly asleep can get up, but they are definitely still asleep.  It is not explained by multiple personalities.\n\nAnd no, I don't agree with you that everyone has mpd.  MPD is a result of horrific abuse inflicted on a child.  It almost always begins before the age of 8, but that doesn't mean that the person is aware of the mpd.  I have a friend who was born in 1962.  She did not find out about the mpd until 1991 after a car accident.\n\nMPD allows a child to survive abuse of a degree that most people cannot comprehend.  My friend who has mpd had an identical twin who was killed as a part of Satanic ritualistic abuse on their 16th birthday.
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http://www.doctorndtv.com/FAQ/detailfaq.asp?id=4327 This may help you.
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Bubblegum,\n\nI attended an interesting presentation on the relationship between Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome, back in March.  I learned that scientists used to thing that they had similar causes, because the medication for Parkinson's helped a lot of patients with restless leg syndrome.  However, now they think that the two diseases have less in common.  \n\nAfter the presentation, I blogged on it at :  http://myparkinsonsinfo.com/index.php?p=169\n\nMy advice is to start keeping a journal of your symptoms.  Just a few words every day about what is happening.  Take that journal into your next appointment with your neurologist (preferably one who is even more specialized in movement disorders).  She or he will try to match therapies and medications with your symptoms.  It is imporatant to go for a match for you, rather than  what you see on TV, or whatever they "typically prescribe."  Good luck.  Email me if you have more questions.  Thanks!
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Regarding responses you've already received...Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Bipolar Disorder are probably not what's going on.  The symptoms you describe sound much more like Borderline Personality Disorder to me.  Google it, go find it on WebMD, whatever...just check it out and see if the descriptions sound familiar.  No matter what you choose to do, the most reasonable and sensible course of action is to first see your regular doctor to rule out any physical illnesses that could be producing your symptoms (i.e., problems with your pituitary, thyroid or adrenal glands, etc.).  Next, if your doc doesn't find evidence of any physical causes, have him/her refer you to a psychologist or counselor for evaluation.  Jumping to conclusions and trying to diagnosis yourself is just asking for trouble especially if you're already depressed - you'll end up thinking you have every symptom of every horrible illness you hear or read about! :)  Go seek answers and help from competent professionals who have actually spent years of their lives learning about how to diagnose and treat illnesses.  That's what they went to school for - so the rest of the population can pick their brains and get answers when they need them without having to do all the studying themselves! :)
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Nervousness, sometimes diarrhea, nagging headache, drymouth, shakes.  Like previous answer do NOT quit suddenly, ask your doctor for a reduction schedule and expect to feel anxious for a while.  Percs are narcotics and there are always some withdrawal symptoms.  I cut out caffeine when I was reducing them and this helped.
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I know what you are going through....I am 51 and was diagnosed with PD two years ago.  The doctors (I've seen 3) don't tell you much (at least what to expect).  I believe that is because everyone has different symtoms and different degrees of systoms.  What I did was to go to the book store and get a book about Parkinson's Disease.  It was very informative.  Told me what I might be looking at "down the road".  Medication can help, although it takes some work to find what will work for you.  (I am in that process right now). It is a guessing game for you and the doctors....try until you find something that works for you.  Mine is getting progressively worse.  Started with my right hand shaking, then it progressed to the entire arm and now my right leg also shakes.  Stress makes it worse.  I have been in retail for the last 28 years and it is looking like I will probably have to stop working in the not too distant future.....can't keep up the pace.  Good luck to you and get as informed as you can.  There is an on line group that you can go to that will answer any questions that you may have now or in the future......check on line......
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Approximately 3 to 9 percent of women experience premenstrual changes so severe they can't keep up their daily routines. Some experts say these women suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition characterized by intense emotional and physical symptoms that occur between ovulation and menstruation. In other words, PMDD is like supercharged PMS, and is thought by some to be a subtype of depressive disorder. \n\nPMDD symptoms include: \n\n* Markedly depressed mood. A symptom of MDD is depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. \n\n* Decreased interest in usual activities. One criterion for MDD is markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities. \n\n* Lethargy, fatigability or lack of energy. Similarly, patients with MDD have fatigue or loss of energy. \n\n* Hypersomnia or insomnia--also symptoms of MDD. \n\nFrom: \nhttp://www.apa.org/monitor/oct02/pmdd.html\n\nTreatment can include non-pharmacological--relaxation, light therapy, cognitive-behavioral treatment. There is some evidence for a variety of medical treatments--calcium, evening primrose oil, antidepressants, hormones, and others. Read about detailed treatment discussion at http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3357.htm\n\nThis is worth a discussion with your physician. OB/GYN physicians are often good with this. Especially helpful if you have kept track of the symptoms, when they occur, and how it affects you.\n\nThere are some support groups for women with pmdd, and you might want to check those out. There are several discussion forums on the Internet, which can sometimes be helpful reading, although remember that anybody can post to these and you can't always know if the information is accurate or not:\nhttp://pmdd.proboards20.com/index.cgi\n\nThere is also a forum for men who are partners of women with pmdd:\nhttp://www.network54.com/Forum/283990/\n\nHope these resources are helpful to you. Get some assistance with this. It will make a big difference.
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I am not familiar with this disease, but I understand what it is like to be a caretaker for someone you love.\n\nThere is a ListServ support group that you can join. They would be able to give you some ideas about what to expect as you continue on this journey with your Dad.\n\nListServ for MPD\nhttp://members.aol.com/mpdsupport/\n\nMyeloproliferative Disorders\nhttp://www.mpdinfo.org/\n\nThe MPD Foundation \nhttp://www.mpdfoundation.org/\n\nBulletin Board\nhttp://www.cancersociety.com/forum/viewtopics.cfm?Forum=30\n\n Hope this helps you out a little bit. Take care.\nYou are not alone.
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i personally don't have it, but my best friend does....he is applying for disability, but i don't know if it is related to that...my best advice is to use "distraction" music ((he listens to music as much as possible at a moderately low level, y'know just loud enough to be heard personally)) that seems to keep him from becoming too annoyed...other than that he recommends a doctor visit, some other afflictions cause the same symptoms
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There are major warning signs if diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Once the DKA is advanced the diabetic will vomit everything he or she drinks and will become severly dehydrated. They will get very dark circles and their eyes will look sunken in due to the dehydration. If DKA advances with no treatment the diabetic will go into a diabetic coma before they die. Foul play can be involved on both ends. The diabetic can not take their insulin causing their bloodsugar to shoot way up, which then causes the body to produce ketones and without giving any insulin, the body will go into DKA. On the other end someone could have messed with their diabetic supplies and put something like salt water in their insulin vile so that the diabetic thinks they are giving themselves insulin when they are not.\n     As a diabetic, I have to tell you that we know when our bloodsugar is way too high. For me, I get very thirsty and irritated and I start to feel a little sick. To make sure though, I always check my bloodsugar to see if I need to give more insulin.  If I am already sick (cold, flu, period, etc.) I tend not to notice as easy. But the fact of the matter is, for someone to die of DKA is from how they care for themselves. Very rarely is it out of the control of the diabetic to get DKA. It is very easy to detect a high blood sugar and when someone is taking proper care of themselves they should be checking their sugar enough times so that they know how high or low their blood sugar is. Diabetics know to look for expiration dates and if they fear their insulin is bad, they should get knew insulin.