Posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 1998, at 8:37:10
In reply to Re:What the @#$#@ is going on? (M), posted by Lisa on October 14, 1998, at 22:31:46
> Now tell me, what kind of psychiatrist, an MD
> that treats people with all kinds of mental and
> personality disorders, could have a personality
> conflict with someone? That experience had to
> top them all for me, because I am so easy to get
> along with.Well, psychiatrists are people, too. You hope that
they don't have as many personality conflicts as
your average joe, but they're not perfect, either.
And if they have limitations, it's important for
them to recognize them.Also, there's such a thing as liking a patient too
much, too... :-)----
> I don't understand why he's prescribing this
> drug for anxiety/depression. It appears to be a
> drug used in treating hypertension.Inderal (propranolol) is used both for hypertension
and also for anxiety, probably most commonly for
performance-type anxiety. For more information on
beta-blockers (this class of medications), but
not, unfortunately, on their use for anxiety, you
can take a look at Psychopharmacology Tips. Or
search around elsewhere.Bob
poster:Dr. Bob
thread:860
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