hi there, ive just joined, so thought id say hi.
Ive had problems dealing with life since i was about 15. 25 now. only
heard of dysthymia bout 2 months ago. i dunno if i even actually have
it. I really wanted a label though and it seemed to fit, but self
diagnosis using the internet is easy. I read all the symptoms and
they really seemed to fit. i thought id found the answer to my prayers
or something! but since then ive been wondering do i just want to have
it really bad to explain the way i am.
went to a psychiatrist few weeks ago. i told him my symptoms, which by
the way i only realised i had since reading them online. He diagnosed
dysthymia but admitted he wouldnt have if i hadnt mentioned it to
him! So the wind was kinda taken out of my sails. it didnt feel like
a proper diagnosis at all. I feel silly saying to people, 'o i have
this thing called dysthimia' cause i kinda feel like a fraud.
I dont know why im telling u this by way, i spose id like someone to
offer some advice, though how i dunno.