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Trucker96 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:37 am When I was younger I got into a lot of trouble at school, so my mother saw a doctor and he diagnosed me with bipolar without ever talking to me. I saw docs for 9-10 years before deciding to quit taking medication. I'm actually doing better now and I think the medications really screwed with me all those years and I know I had to of been misdiagnosed. I'm trying to get my Texas LTC and was wondering what I should do. I'm thinking about seeing one of my old doctors and a new one for a new diagnosis. Do you think that would be enough? Also worth mentioning Texas did approve me for a commissioned security license (armed security). Anyways sorry if I rambled I'm not good at explaining myself.

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

GC §411.172. ELIGIBILITY
(f) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), a person who has previously been diagnosed
as suffering from a psychiatric disorder or condition described by Subsection (d)
or listed in Subsection (e) is not because of that disorder or condition incapable
of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a
handgun if the person provides the department with a certificate from a licensed
physician whose primary practice is in the field of psychiatry stating that the
psychiatric disorder or condition is in remission and is not reasonably likely to
develop at a future time.

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:10 pm I would BEG you to please make sure you are cleared (or not cleared) by a qualified psychiatrist. I became self-employed years ago because my long time friend and employer committed suicide at age 45, after having fought the good fight against bipolar disorder since he was in high school. He left a wife, 2 kids, several employees, and a LOT of friends behind, because his illness prevented him from actually knowing what was true. Like you, he stopped taking his meds because he was convinced that he was OK without them.

PLEASE do not self-diagnose as "I'm OK". Make sure you've had a qualified psychiatrist tell you whether or not you are OK. If you are in a long-term manic phase, you'll feel great, but you won't actually BE great, and you won't have any way to tell what the truth is.

And if the psychiatrist gives you a clean bill of health, then by all means, join the fraternity of people who own/carry firearms. But unless a PSYCHIATRIST tells you that you were mis-diagnosed at the beginning, your perception is not reliable. The original diagnosis needs a "second opinion" from another qualified psychiatrist. I know that sounds harsh, but I am not trying to be unkind. I am genuinely concerned for your safety, and I sincerely hope that you really ARE OK, and that you are able to have a full and balanced life - including the keeping and bearing of arms.

I wish you the best of luck going forward as you wade through this issue and try to get it all figured out.

buzzkill wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:53 pm

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

You need a psychiatrist (a physician) to prescribe medication so I'm pretty sure he wasn't just diagnosed by a psychologist and given drugs for 9-10 years before he decided to go off his meds.

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:12 pm

buzzkill wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:53 pm

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

You need a psychiatrist (a physician) to prescribe medication so I'm pretty sure he wasn't just diagnosed by a psychologist and given drugs for 9-10 years before he decided to go off his meds.

I was responding to post #2 and trying to keep the poster from wasting money seeing the wrong type of professional.

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:12 pm

buzzkill wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:53 pm

rotor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:30 pm For what its worth a psychologist is not a physician. I would think that you need a psychiatrist (a physician) to correct a diagnosis. A psychologist might have a phd and be called "doctor" but that does not make him a physician and the state may require something from a physician (psychiatrist).

You need a psychiatrist (a physician) to prescribe medication so I'm pretty sure he wasn't just diagnosed by a psychologist and given drugs for 9-10 years before he decided to go off his meds.

I was responding to post #2 and trying to keep the poster from wasting money seeing the wrong type of professional.

The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:10 pm I would BEG you to please make sure you are cleared (or not cleared) by a qualified psychiatrist. I became self-employed years ago because my long time friend and employer committed suicide at age 45, after having fought the good fight against bipolar disorder since he was in high school. He left a wife, 2 kids, several employees, and a LOT of friends behind, because his illness prevented him from actually knowing what was true. Like you, he stopped taking his meds because he was convinced that he was OK without them.

PLEASE do not self-diagnose as "I'm OK". Make sure you've had a qualified psychiatrist tell you whether or not you are OK. If you are in a long-term manic phase, you'll feel great, but you won't actually BE great, and you won't have any way to tell what the truth is.

And if the psychiatrist gives you a clean bill of health, then by all means, join the fraternity of people who own/carry firearms. But unless a PSYCHIATRIST tells you that you were mis-diagnosed at the beginning, your perception is not reliable. The original diagnosis needs a "second opinion" from another qualified psychiatrist. I know that sounds harsh, but I am not trying to be unkind. I am genuinely concerned for your safety, and I sincerely hope that you really ARE OK, and that you are able to have a full and balanced life - including the keeping and bearing of arms.

I wish you the best of luck going forward as you wade through this issue and try to get it all figured out.

Trucker96 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:15 pm

The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:10 pm I would BEG you to please make sure you are cleared (or not cleared) by a qualified psychiatrist. I became self-employed years ago because my long time friend and employer committed suicide at age 45, after having fought the good fight against bipolar disorder since he was in high school. He left a wife, 2 kids, several employees, and a LOT of friends behind, because his illness prevented him from actually knowing what was true. Like you, he stopped taking his meds because he was convinced that he was OK without them.

PLEASE do not self-diagnose as "I'm OK". Make sure you've had a qualified psychiatrist tell you whether or not you are OK. If you are in a long-term manic phase, you'll feel great, but you won't actually BE great, and you won't have any way to tell what the truth is.

And if the psychiatrist gives you a clean bill of health, then by all means, join the fraternity of people who own/carry firearms. But unless a PSYCHIATRIST tells you that you were mis-diagnosed at the beginning, your perception is not reliable. The original diagnosis needs a "second opinion" from another qualified psychiatrist. I know that sounds harsh, but I am not trying to be unkind. I am genuinely concerned for your safety, and I sincerely hope that you really ARE OK, and that you are able to have a full and balanced life - including the keeping and bearing of arms.

I wish you the best of luck going forward as you wade through this issue and try to get it all figured out.

I am going to talk to doctors, I know people shouldn't self diagnose however I can't help but feel the first doc just wanted to dope me up to keep me as a patient. Since I have been off meds I have been more stable then ever before.

Thanks for all the advice I'll update this whenever I see the doctors and then with whatever the DPS says.