Posted by houstongirl on October 13, 2001, at 11:32:47
In reply to Re: Seeing my Pdoc on Monday and... » houstongirl, posted by MM on October 13, 2001, at 11:00:07
It's his JOB to LISTEN to you. Believe me, I've had more than one pdoc that didn't listen (with disastrous consequences, btw). I think one of the things that I've struggled with is that I sometimes I think I don't deserve to feel better, but I do. So do you! I have a great therapist that taught me that. Do you have any one you can talk to? (maybe with your family, too, so that you could get more support from them, too?)
I know the weight gain is frustrating. I'm dealing with that myself too. 9 months of Weight Watchers, and I've only lost 12 lbs - still about 30 over where I want to be, and it's like pulling teeth. I'm contemplating a med change for that very reason (but I don't want to mess with a good thing, ya know?) Don't give up on the SSRI's yet. There's also things they can add to potentiate the SSRI's - can help with the weight too.
good luck!
Cristyps. You're not nutty! I really admire you for being so aware and in tune at nearly 19
> Thanks Cristy.
> I'm intimidated by my Pdoc, so it's hard to put my foot down when it comes to what I have researched and want to try. I'll be 19 in Feb. and what trained proffessional would listen to a nutty teenager?
> I don't want to gain weight if I don't have to. If I found something that really worked, and I gained weight, I might not mind, but I am worried about that (especially since I'm thinking these meds aren't working). I have a feeling he'll up the dose of the meds, and maybe that will work I dunno, but I'm weary of the paxil because of past experience with SSRI's, and I don't want to be running in place for another 2 months if you know what I mean. I'm somewhat hopeful, though I know I don't sound like it, and I know there are options. I'm just frusterated and impatient with this process, and so is my family. Thanks for the encouragement Cristy, I appreciate it.
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