Just got diagnosed with STPD
Hi Everyone, I just got diagnosed with STPD. I never knew i had PD. I already had ADD. Now this has added in the list.
Can life get any worse?
@rosebeinghappy18
Hi--yeah, I'm sure you didn't wake up and think, "What I really want today is to get another diagnosis." 💜
I found something interesting I wanted to pass along. For each personality "disorder", there tends to be a corresponding "style". I'm wondering if any of these descriptions feel like they might fit.
- This individual tends to be tuned into and sustained by their own feelings and belief
- This person has a keen observation of others and are particularly sensitive to how others react to them
- This person tends to be drawn to abstract and speculative thinking
- This person is receptive and interested in the occult, the extrasensory, and the supernatural
- This individual tends to be indifferent to social convention and they lead interesting and unusual lifestyles
- This individual is usually self-directed and independent, requiring few close relationships
Source: https://www.maretwebproject.com/users/docs/schizotypal.pdf
@QuietMagic
Yes, these are the symptoms I am facing for the last five years.
Never knew I am suffering from STPD.
This is so upsetting.
I can be confused, should I go for DBT or the CBT technique of therapy.
@QuietMagic
One thing...there isn't any growth path for STPD and SPD, isn't it?
@rosebeinghappy18
Hi--I haven't really looked at the growth paths for a while, but the last time I checked there were no paths in there that seemed like they were really tailored toward any personality disorders.
I did put together a couple posts earlier this week that lists some resources:
https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/SchizotypalPersonalityDisorder_1989/ResourcesforSTPD_268278/
https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/SchizoidPersonalityDisorder_1988/ResourcesforSPD_268273/
@rosebeinghappy18
I don’t suffer from a personality disorder but I do suffer from a psychotic disorder. The first thing they thought I stopped taking my medication was because of weight but it was actually I was scared of losing my job and not being able to pay for meds without a job. Very nice psychiatrist and social worker helped me. The most important part of my journey with these women is as they told me to exercise l. I remember I didn’t listen. When I found myself at 166 pounds. I said I have to exercise I lost 30 something pounds. But it also helped my brain chemistry like the way I thought about things. I also deal with anxiety so it helped to calm me down and be more self-disciplined. I focused so much I went to school. Now I’m waiting to see what my next journey will be. I get very excited and I know I have to calm down. I practice yoga and meditation. My friend has ADHD and she is starting a business. She does a lot and she’s kind. No one is a symptom. We all have our own personalities I truly hope you find it have found something that helps you along your journey.
@WhiteRoses25
I'm really glad things were able to work out. 💜 It sounds like exercising helped in a lot of different ways (i.e. weight loss, reducing anxiety, creating a sense of control/stability/discipline) and then that allowed you to go to school and pursue some of your personal goals.
@WhiteRoses25
Wow!! you have come a long way WhiteRoses. That's a whole lot of journey.
Yeah!! thank you. I hope I can manage my personality disorder.