Posted by judy1 on January 14, 2001, at 22:48:58
In reply to Re: Any opinions please for my ? substance abuse, posted by Marie1 on January 14, 2001, at 13:45:57
Hi Marie,
You sound knowledgeable about the risks of using an SSRI and phentermine. It's sad that we both feel the need to withhold information like that; obviously you can't be forced into a substance abuse program, maybe you can tell him your fears- I think this might be a trust issue also. Like I said my pdoc is not thrilled with the dose I use but he does understand. After all, until recently morphine was used as an AD, and phentermine (which has an amphetamine structure?) probably is effective in depression. I'm in California which passed a mental health parity law so if a pdoc or therapist is on my HMO plan (pacificare) I only pay $10 a session. My therp is on the plan, my long distance pdoc is not- try $200/hr- but he is always available to me by phone and genuinely cares about my health. I see him once every 2 weeks, and he's arranging someone local under my plan if I'm in crisis. I guess getting the right help is never easy. Take care- Judy
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