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What Are The Chances That I Have Mental Disorders?

I have been diagnosed with ADHD and an unspecific anxiety disorder. Also, possible OCPD and minor bipolar tendencies. I was put on 40mg of Adderall and 20mg of Celexa. I spent about a weekend fixated on psychological disorders and think I have ADHD, AvPD, OCPD, SAD (social anxiety disorder), and/or GAD. My doctor said I was lucky to not suffer from any major depressive symptoms since they are co-morbid. I feel like a hypochondriac so what are the chances that I have these disorders?
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Naming mental disorders is a very easy task. Understanding them and diagnosing differentially is really difficult. More over, so many disorders could be treated with natural methods without medicines or initially with medicines and then tapering them. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Are The Chances That I Have Mental Disorders?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Naming mental disorders is a very easy task. Understanding them and diagnosing differentially is really difficult. More over, so many disorders could be treated with natural methods without medicines or initially with medicines and then tapering them. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.