Re: Re: results of my psych testing

[Guest guest]

Hi Tina! Thanks so much for your kind words, as well as your support and

encouragement!

What this psychologist said doesn't make me feel badly. I know where I came

from. I know all the many changes I've made in the course of my lifetime. I know

I've worked my butt off my entire life to be the person I wanted to be and to

overcome childhood traumas, as well as the traumas I endured as an adult.

This guy has no freaking idea!

Thanks so much, Tina, for seeing and acknowlging what I've survived and beaten

even though you have no idea what I've been through.

You are right; I have beaten depression. I've beaten self-loathing. I've beaten

a lot of things despite my limitations.

I've had to work my entire life twice as hard as everyone else (or so it seems),

but it's paid off.

The thing that makes me the happiest in my life is that there is someone is this

world who knows EVERYTHING about me, who sees me for who I am. I don't have to

pretend or hide who I am. He doesn't want me to change because he thinks I'm

just wonderful the way I am. And he's still madly in love with me after 7 years

of marriage!!!

Love is the most important thing is my life. God, what a beautiful gift...to be

loved unconditionally, just for who you are...to have someone look at you and

see you as a beautiful flower!

I am very happy and blessed!

I don't care if this stupid psychologist thinks I'm depressed because I'm not!

Believe me, there's no way I will let him get me down.

I believe in myself! Thanks for believing in me, too!!!

And by the way, just so you know, you are a wonderful person!!!! Don't ever

forget it! Hugs, Sheila

tina83862 <tina83862@...> wrote:

shelia you are a very smart person one that has handled not only

working many hours but also trying to go back to school--this is a

very large feat that should not be overlooked!!! These doctors see

one side of you not what we see here, not even close to what we can

see from all your writings. So please don't listen to them---take

what they have given you--some consessions for math and use it to

your favor. Don't dive into their assestment of you with depression

because if you were so clincally depressed you would not be working

so hard or going to school it would be phyically impossible---so

these guys are my new favorte work---f---ing idiots. (since I had

they lovely virus yesterday)and of course idiot Greenspan)---so back

to you----

You know you have been sick a long time and now you are finally

getting the right stuff to make you better---vitamins and correct

meds---keep on going--next you will get the adrenal testing and even

feel ten times better when you know what else you need to add to your

diet!!!!

I am very proud of you for not giving up to depression and beating it

and working and going to school--with a illness.

don't let anyone tell you your limitations!!!!!!!chin up tell them to

jump in a lake (as my mom would say) tina

-- In hypothyroidism , " Kemal And Sheila Kalajdzic "

<kemalandsheila@y...> wrote:

> Hi guys,

> Well, I finally got the results of my psych testing. You may recall

> my endo thought I might have ADHD. I got tested to rule that out,

as

> well as to finally get an official diagnosis of dyscalculia

> (learning disability in math). With an official diagnosis, they

have

> to accomodate me at school in different ways to help me get through

> my math classes so I can graduate.

>

> 1) I was diagnosed with dyscalculia (mathematics disorder 315.1)

> 2. I was given a provisional diagnosis of Attention Deficit

> Hyperactivity Disorder, combined type

> 3. Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent, moderate

>

> I do NOT agree with the major depressive disorder. Apparently I

came

> across in the interview as anxious and depressed. I was just

> exhausted and had very little sleep for 3 nights in a row. I am NOT

> depressed. I've been depressed before and I know what that's all

> about.

>

> I was also not happy when I saw this man because I thought he was

> this wonderful " grandfatherly " man who was one of my previous psych

> professors. I was so looking forward to seeing him again and when I

> saw this stranger, it made me mad.

>

> I have wondered how much this disease has affected my cognition. I

> have felt like it has affected it greatly, and this psych report

> reveals it definitely has affected my memory a LOT.

>

> The phrase I saw over and over on my psych report was:

>

> " ...was in the borderline range and below predicted levels given

her

> current intellectual performance. "

>

> " ...was below average and significantly below predicted levels

given

> her current intellectual performance and educational history... "

>

> " ...client's performance was significantly below predicted levels

> given her current intellectual scores... "

>

> " was in the low average range (12th percentile) and significantly

> below predicted levels given her current intellectual performance. "

>

> The examiner had copies of my ACT tests results (1996). Total ACT

> composite was 24 which is not at all shabby...it's above average.

>

> I also have a 4.0 GPA at the University of Louisville, and I am in

> the middle of my junior year.

>

> So, it certainly looks to me like the results of this test reveal

> performances way below what I should in ALL areas...not just

> mathematics.

>

> I would say this stinkin' disease has definitely hit me hard at the

> cognitive level. Can we say MAJOR BRAIN FOG???!!!

>

> The examiner says in a diagnostic note:

>

> " Ms. Kalajdzic manifested deficits in attention and concentration

> relative to her overall cognitive ability; however given her

history

> of medical issues which have been correlated with attention and

> concentration deficits, it is most difficult to definitely diagnose

> ADHD. "

>

> Later he goes on to say:

>

> " The client's medical issues including hypothyroidism may well

> contribute to her attention and concentration deficits and

> depression... "

>

> He gave several recommendations. Here are a few:

>

> 1. Ms. Kalajdzic has the intellectual and academic potential for

> further training at the post secondary level. Given the client's

> functional limitations in mathematics, academic accommodations

> including use of a calculator and extended test time appear

> warranted. Ms. Kalajdzic should also be advised to continue her

> remediation in mathematics as it will play a role in her completing

> statistics classes required for a degree and competency in

> psychology.

>

> 2. The client manifested functional limitations in attention and

> concentration which may be due to several issues. Academic

> accommodations including extended test time and evaluation in a

> location free from distraction is advised.. "

>

> 3. Given her multiple health issues, Ms. Kalajdzic should consider

> working very minimally, if at all, should she return to school on a

> full-time basis.

>

> Okay, so given all this information, it was determined that I am

> eligible for services from the Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation.

> They are offerring to pay for 50% of my education.

>

> Here's the catch... I have to go to school full-time in order for

> them to do this. In addition, I would have to greatly decrease the

> number of hours I work each week.

>

> My counselor suggested I take out student loans each semester in

> order to make it financially.

>

> I told her I didn't believe I could handle a full-time load at

> school (even without working) if one of those classes was a math

> class. I have to devote so much time to just one math class that it

> leaves very little time for my other classes.

>

> I also do not like the idea of barely working and taking out

student

> loans. I already had two student loans (which I paid off); I don't

> like debts hanging over my shoulders.

>

> My other option is to continue paying for school out of pocket. It

> will be much worse next semester (Major KY budget cuts in post-

> secondary education will make tuition go up significantly);

however,

> I think this is what I will opt for.

>

> I would appreciate feedback. Do you guys think being properly

> medicated with thyroid meds can reverse these problems in

> memory/cognition?

>

> Thanks guys! Hugs,Sheila

[Guest guest]

What a powerful testimony!!Sounds like you're wrapped up in love,how wonderful

is that.

Hug's to you Sheila

Shirl

Re: Re: results of my psych testing

Hi Tina! Thanks so much for your kind words, as well as your support and

encouragement!

. And he's still madly in love with me after 7 years of marriage!!!

I am very happy and blessed!

[Guest guest]

Sheila, I can relate to where you are too. Five years ago, I gave birth to

my

third son Quentin...

Pregnancy was uneventful, just like the other two. I have a 19yr old son and

a 12 year old son as well.

Six months after Quentin was born, I started to gain weight even though I

was nursing him.

My hair started to fall out, and I was very tired and anxious.

I knew something was terribly wrong...

I called the doctor and he told me come right over. I did. After

about three minutes in his office he prescribed antidepressants to me.

No physical, no questions. Nothing.

I got worse and worse.

I was adimitted to the phych-unit of the hospital. I stayed there for nine

days. I was not allowed to see anyone during this time. Not even my baby.

And by the time they let me out my milk had dried up...

I continued to just get by and I did end up in the hospital again when

Quincy was two.

This time they told me I was Bi-polar. What a crock. But, they had to

slap some kind of label on me in order to get me to take all of their pills.

I stayed for another week.

I got worse when I came out.

Finally a friend took me to see her doctor and the first thing she did was

do a thyroid test. Guess what!

I started taking medication a year ago and I am my old self again.

However, now I cannot get health insurance. Nor can I ever get back

the five years that I lost. And because it took so long to get a diagnosis,

I feel that I have alot of damage that I would not have if I was diagnosed

properly five years ago.

I have terrible problems with my memory. And math is a huge problem

for me now. It really wasnt before. I didnt like it, but I could do it.

I love to read and now I cant remember from one day to the next what

I have read. It is so maddening.

It has definately affected my performance at work, and I would really

love to get into another profession but, I fear that I will fail because

I cant concentrate and remember things enough to learn a new skill.

I feel like I'm going to be stuck in nuetral for the rest of my life as

result of this illness!

I admire your courage to go on despite what they have told you.

I know that I have not been able to do that. I try to tell myslef,

I know they are wrong, AND THEY ARE. I am far from depressed

or bi-polar, but it is so hard to just move forward and stay

possitive.

And unfortunately, when doctors make mistakes like misdiagnosing

someone, they often refuse to take it back.

Best wishes to you!

Chriss.

[Guest guest]

how are they going to help him through dietary changes?

Re: Re: results of my psych testing

> Sheila, I can relate to where you are too. Five years ago, I gave birth

to

> my

> third son Quentin...

> Pregnancy was uneventful, just like the other two. I have a 19yr old son

and

> a 12 year old son as well.

>

> Six months after Quentin was born, I started to gain weight even though I

> was nursing him.

> My hair started to fall out, and I was very tired and anxious.

> I knew something was terribly wrong...

> I called the doctor and he told me come right over. I did. After

> about three minutes in his office he prescribed antidepressants to me.

> No physical, no questions. Nothing.

> I got worse and worse.

> I was adimitted to the phych-unit of the hospital. I stayed there for

nine

> days. I was not allowed to see anyone during this time. Not even my

baby.

> And by the time they let me out my milk had dried up...

> I continued to just get by and I did end up in the hospital again when

> Quincy was two.

> This time they told me I was Bi-polar. What a crock. But, they had to

> slap some kind of label on me in order to get me to take all of their

pills.

> I stayed for another week.

> I got worse when I came out.

> Finally a friend took me to see her doctor and the first thing she did was

> do a thyroid test. Guess what!

> I started taking medication a year ago and I am my old self again.

> However, now I cannot get health insurance. Nor can I ever get back

> the five years that I lost. And because it took so long to get a

diagnosis,

> I feel that I have alot of damage that I would not have if I was diagnosed

> properly five years ago.

> I have terrible problems with my memory. And math is a huge problem

> for me now. It really wasnt before. I didnt like it, but I could do it.

> I love to read and now I cant remember from one day to the next what

> I have read. It is so maddening.

> It has definately affected my performance at work, and I would really

> love to get into another profession but, I fear that I will fail because

> I cant concentrate and remember things enough to learn a new skill.

>

> I feel like I'm going to be stuck in nuetral for the rest of my life as

> result of this illness!

> I admire your courage to go on despite what they have told you.

> I know that I have not been able to do that. I try to tell myslef,

> I know they are wrong, AND THEY ARE. I am far from depressed

> or bi-polar, but it is so hard to just move forward and stay

> possitive.

> And unfortunately, when doctors make mistakes like misdiagnosing

> someone, they often refuse to take it back.

>

> Best wishes to you!

> Chriss.

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