Posted by viridis on January 11, 2003, at 0:09:57
In reply to SP/ADD/Idiot doctor ruining my life » cybercafe, posted by utopizen on January 10, 2003, at 21:17:47
Hi Utopizen,
As others have pointed out, obviously this doctor isn't treating you appropriately, for whatever reason. You recognize that, yet you seem strangely dedicated/loyal to him. We had this conversation a while ago, and I thought you said were going to see a different doctor, a psychopharmacologist. Didn't that work out?
It's not unusual to have doctors/psychiatrists who don't know how to treat you (or just won't, due to fear of certain types of drugs, etc.). Many of us have been through plenty of those, and the only solution is to move on until you find one who listens to what you say and acts accordingly. From what I understand, you're in a position to do this, so why don't you? Or, at the very least, seek a second opinion.
No matter how much you might feel "tied' to this doctor, it isn't worth the suffering to stay with someone who sounds so narrow-minded, especially since you've already figured out what meds seem to work for you. In that sense, you're really ahead of the game; now you just need someone who'll help you get on with your life.
BTW, I wouldn't dwell on past embarassments, especially at your age -- there will be lots of other opportunities, believe me.
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