Posted by Lyn on October 20, 2002, at 3:04:03
In reply to Re: New here with questions, posted by Wacko on October 19, 2002, at 1:49:28
> You made me feel better about the Benzos, Britt. This makes two doctors that wont treat my condition. All I can tell you is that im on the Seroquel for what he says is Bi Polar disorder. He says were trying to bring me down or calm the brain and once that is done he is talking about an anti-depressant. Every since I can remember ive been caught in anxiety and it sure would be nice to not have to deal with it but I just dont think the Seroquel is cutting the mustard. I ask him about the Benzos and he said he wouldnt prescribe anything addictive. I feel like that is unethical ! Im also suffering from what I feel like is major depression and im not functioning in a way that allows me to handle everyday life problems. He is saying, work, work work and im thinking to myself, man you gotta get me feeling better. I do have a guilty concious about this and feel like im letting myself and others down. I just cant help the way I feel. Maybe thats alittle more info to feel you in.
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>Depression and anxiety are a dreadful and very scary combination. Don't let him make you feel worse or more guilty than you all ready do. In my experience, there are those in the medical community that tend to blame the patient for not getting well, rather than looking to their own prescribing practice.
I didn't have much success with Seroquel; I couldn't tolerate a very low dosage (way below theraputic level), but you, as the patient, are the only one who knows if it is working for you or not. Get mad, get bolshy and, if necessary, get another doctor.
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