Posted by kiddo on March 20, 2002, at 13:55:56
In reply to ideas please, posted by pathetic_n_useless on March 20, 2002, at 12:45:40
Your post has prompted several questions: (sorry)
1.) Does your insurance mandate a referral?
2.) Since your pdoc says that your depression is 'reacttive' has he recommended alternative ways of overcoming it?
3.) Do you see someone else for therapy? If so, have you discussed it with them? If not, is seeing a therapist an option? How about a nurse practictioner?
4.) If you are admitted into the hospital and refuse to allow a certain doctor to see you, I don't know how they can refuse you?
5.) Have you discussed this with your insurance company?
Don't give up. Regardless of what's happening, there has to be another option-suicide is permanent and can't be undone. Your attempt may fail and leave you permanently damaged/scarred for life. Do you have family or friends that you can talk to? Have you attempted suicide in the past? What about calling a crisis line?Changing your PCP (primary care physician) is definitely an option. Perhaps there are some you could call (even anonymously) and explain the situation and ask if they would be willing to work with you?
Have you tried keeping a journal-for moods, anything that triggers them, how long they last, sleeping and eating patterns. Try excercising or something the GP suggested-even though it doesn't work. Document it, and after a while take it in and show them-
Has your PCP or Psych suggested anything for the anxiety and/or flashbacks?
I'm sorry you're having such a hard time right now and hope things get better soon.
Kiddo
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