Posted by mouse on April 2, 2002, at 20:52:17
In reply to Is it just me, or am I screwed? PLEASE HELP!, posted by TenelKa on April 1, 2002, at 17:18:01
> I go to a therapist, who can't prescribe meds. Thus, my regular doctor does all of the prescribing for her. However - she's the type of person that hates medicine. She wants me to fix my overwhelming anxiety and depression with yoga and meditation (Which do *not* work for me. Trust me. I've tried them many times.). I'm on 45 mg of BuSpar daily and on .. well, whatever one pill of Trazadone is for sleep problems. I felt like I was getting better for awhile, and then I plateaued (I *know* I spelled that one wrong :P) for a little while, but now I feel like I'm holding on by my fingernails and sliding backwards anyway. Therapy isn't working very well at the moment and I'd sort of like to try to increase my medication (Doesn't BuSpar only work for depression at higher doses?) - but I don't know how to convince her or my mother! Should I even approach her about increasing or do you guys have any advice? I'm feeling increasingly depressed and feeling not-so-inclined to living (Not gonna do anything about it. I just don't feel like this is life, which makes me *more* depressed). PLEASE help!
TenelKa,
I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling. It's tough having big feelings and not the support that you would like. Hang in there. I don't know about your state, but in Oregon when you reach 16 you can get medical treatment without a parents consent. My daugher did not like our doctor when she was 8 and I went out with her and intervied various doctors with her. She made the decision as to who she would see. She has a wonderful doctor now. (one we have a difficult time getting into because other people think the same thing). Anyway, when she was 16 it became possible for her to go to her own appointments without my presence. Your insurance may not let you choose your doctor but they won't stop you from going to the emergency room and telling a differnt doctor that you are having dark thoughts. You may need to use the "word", (suicidal thoughts) in order to get them to pay attention. But if you go in calmly and tell them that you feel this way. Then explain what you want and go from there they may be a supportive resource for you with your regular GP. About your mom being a control friek... most mom's have a hard time letting go, but I bet if you told her how seriously bad you are feeling I bet she'll help too.
mouse
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