Posted by hildi on July 20, 2002, at 10:33:32
In reply to frustration - the medical monopoly, posted by Elizabeth on July 20, 2002, at 2:24:11
This is a very important topic and really hits home with me-especially right now. In the midst of medical runaround, paronizing doctors, lack of choices, and being made to feel like my opinion doesn't count and that I'm an imbicile, I count on this website to point me in the right direction to find real answers to my problems.
I found this website out of desperation-
New reactions to my mind and body were occurring and I found everyone around me-friends, family, doctors, very condescending, not really understanding the depth of the problem and treating me as if I could make this all go away if I really wanted to. As if all I needed to do was try harder . . .This kind of treatment added to my recent breakdown- then I found you guys on this site.
All I can say is that I finally feel like I met people who truly understand. Not only I have found kindred spirits, but I get very useful information- info on what is going on in my body and mind from the meds, things to try, etc. . .
I trust in you guys here, on this site, much more than my doctor. At least I get real information here and am not treated like an idiot with no real say in her treatment.
Hildi
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