Question:
I submitted family history and self-evaluation. Did I ruin my chances?

I am looking at these posted questions about Psych evaluations and most answers are saying don't admit too much. Oh god I think I may have ruined my chances. I am 22 and admitted to having a 3 month affair with methamphetamines (one of my so-called diets)when I was 16, I also admitted to having been on 3 different anti-deppressents. and too have been to therapy twice (once for a year and another for 4 months. Now I am fine and on no meds, but before i was so depressed and with lo-self esteem. Does this ruin my chances. I completely understand the surgery and risks and have contemplated it a year before I actually acted decided to go for it. Now, I'm scared I have ruined everything...any advice?    — [Anonymous] (posted on June 11, 2001)

June 11, 2001
I'm on anti depressants and was able to get my surgery. I did admit I'm a "grazer" and I think that hurt me the most. I would never admit that again! But being on anti depressants is'nt necessarely going to ruin your chances. Don't worry on that one.
   — Danmark

June 11, 2001
It does not sound to me like you said anything bad or unusual. After I listed my history I concluded with "I've done everything but dance naked and bey at the moon"! Of course I would have done that too if it would have helped.I also listed the diet pills I used in the past , big deal , I was fat , what else would the psychologist expect. And yes I had no self esteem I was on antidepresents for years off and on, I hated my self, pitied myself couldn't even look at pictures of myself. All of that didn't interfere with my ability to get a recomendation for the surgery. And now no more hate no more pity and no more pills! God bless you and good luck.
   — Rose A.

June 11, 2001
I wouldn't worry about them knowing your history. We all have a history, and if you have been seeing a psyche in their network, they probably already have an idea to what has been going on with you. The bottom line though is.. the psyche eval is only to see if you are medically competent to make this decision. Sounds like you are as sane as the rest of us!! Good Luck. Janet
   — Janet W.