Franz,

Thank you for the inquiries. I have been suffering from memory problems,

we think it is due to medication. I have Sub-ictal Dysphoric Disorder,

is a rare form of epilepsy, with psychiatric symptoms but no visible
seizures. It's not degenerative, it's just there and is treatable with
medication. My main problem areas are psychiatric, depression and

primarily, and other notable concerns, which I always present to the

We also have a specialist that we see once a year in Memphis. If anyone is
interested in his contact info, please let me know. Someone (cal, I think)
mentioned my being distressed part of the time and detached other times.
This seems accurate to me. I have difficulty interacting with others
sometimes, and feeling like I fit in, anxiety concerns and difficulty with
reason and focus, and rarely some agitation.

I mainly spend time online and offline with my parents, and other

in the US, by email. I have a tendency to stay here unless asked, or go

a walk or something. I also keep a weblog up, please email me if you're
interested in the URL. Therapy is also helpful, for social relations and
having someone to talk to.

Can you elaborate on what OBS is? I am not familiar with the term. I
appreciate your support and encouragement, I sometimes find it hard to

what to talk about, or if I'm generally accepted on asd.

David

"Franz Bestuchev" <franz.bestuchev@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:4jug6iF9oo0jU1@individual.net...

So David, I'm interested in your claimed organic brain disorder. What is
the root cause?

How long have you had this diagnosis?

Is your case degenerative?

In what areas are you experiencing problems?

Recognition of your actions and interactions with others seems to be

and superficial - are you dealing with aspects of dementia? What
medications are taking to control these problems?

Do you suffer from memory problems? If so, is this a short term or long
term memory recall problem?

Aside from spending your time in ASD what do you do socially?

Academically I'm quite interested in how symptom management is

with OBS - and as you're the only sufferer, I'll ask you.

You always want to talk medicine and doctors. Lets do just that.

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Organic Brain Syndrome

This is a general term that refers to physical disorders that cause

decrease in mental function, usually not including psychiatric

Also known as: chronic organic brain syndrome; OBS; organic mental
disorder

Symptoms vary with the specific disease. In general, organic brain
syndromes cause varying extent of confusion, delirium (severe, short

losses of brain function), agitation, and dementia (long-term, often
progressive, losses of brain function).

Associated Features:

Organic brain syndrome associated with consumption of drugs.

Differential Diagnosis:

Some disorders have similar symptoms. The clinician, therefore, in

diagnostic attempt, has to differentiate against the following disorders
which need to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis.

Organic brain syndrome (OBS) is a common "diagnosis" of the elderly.
It is not an inevitable part of aging, however. OBS is not a separate
disease entity, but is a general term used to categorize physical
conditions that can cause mental changes.

Disorders associated with OBS include, but are not limited to:

Degenerative Disorders:
Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
Huntington disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pick's disease
Senile Dementia/Alzheimer's type
Cardiovascular Disorders
Hypertensive Brain Injury
Multi-infarct Dementia
Stroke
Trauma-induced brain injury
Dementia due to metabolic causes
Meningitis
Encephalitis
Drug and alcohol related conditions
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Parkinson's disease
Other conditions that may be related to organic brain syndrome
include depression, neuroses, and psychoses of various types, which may
occur simultaneously with the OBS.

Cause:

It is not an inevitable part of aging, however. OBS is not a

disease entity, but is a general term used to categorize physical
conditions that can cause mental changes.

Treatment:

Treatment varies with the specific disorder. Many of the disorders
have nonspecific treatments, primarily supportive care to assist the
person in areas where brain function is lost. Medications may be needed

reduce aggressive behaviors typical of some of the conditions in this
category.

Franz,

Thank you for the inquiries. I have been suffering from memory problems, but
we think it is due to medication. I have Sub-ictal Dysphoric Disorder, which
is a rare form of epilepsy, with psychiatric symptoms but no visible
seizures. It's not degenerative, it's just there and is treatable with
medication. My main problem areas are psychiatric, depression and psychosis
primarily, and other notable concerns, which I always present to the doctor.
We also have a specialist that we see once a year in Memphis. If anyone is
interested in his contact info, please let me know. Someone (cal, I think)
mentioned my being distressed part of the time and detached other times.
This seems accurate to me. I have difficulty interacting with others
sometimes, and feeling like I fit in, anxiety concerns and difficulty with
reason and focus, and rarely some agitation.

I mainly spend time online and offline with my parents, and other relatives
in the US, by email. I have a tendency to stay here unless asked, or go for
a walk or something. I also keep a weblog up, please email me if you're
interested in the URL. Therapy is also helpful, for social relations and
having someone to talk to.

Can you elaborate on what OBS is? I am not familiar with the term. I
appreciate your support and encouragement, I sometimes find it hard to know
what to talk about, or if I'm generally accepted on asd.

David

"Franz Bestuchev" <franz.bestuchev@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:4jug6iF9oo0jU1@individual.net...

So David, I'm interested in your claimed organic brain disorder. What is
the root cause?

How long have you had this diagnosis?

Is your case degenerative?

In what areas are you experiencing problems?

Recognition of your actions and interactions with others seems to be rote
and superficial - are you dealing with aspects of dementia? What
medications are taking to control these problems?

Do you suffer from memory problems? If so, is this a short term or long
term memory recall problem?

Aside from spending your time in ASD what do you do socially?

Academically I'm quite interested in how symptom management is accomplish
with OBS - and as you're the only sufferer, I'll ask you.

You always want to talk medicine and doctors. Lets do just that.

********
http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/organic_brain_syndrome.htm
********