Posted by cubbybear on February 16, 2003, at 4:33:42
In reply to Re: Severe Depression--brain feels like a vegetable » cubbybear, posted by colin wallace on February 15, 2003, at 12:00:14
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.I visited a psychiatrist in Bumrungrad, (far superior to any UK hospital, not least 'cos you get to bypass GP's!)and the Thai psych.I saw (for around 700bht)was more astute, helpful and sympathetic than any I've seen since returning home.
I believe you, from all I've read about Bumrungrad, but whereas they charge 700 baht for a pdoc visit, I have been paying 320 at Ramkhamhaeng Hosp., less than half. I desperately need to hang on to my money for my upcoming trip (see below), and changing pdocs right now would seem to be wrong timing as well as unaffordable.> I'm very surprised that you're unable to obtain the meds you need over there of all places)I take it you've asked at Bumrungrad?)
Yes, I've inquired about this from day one. Parnate is simply on the list of meds that the Thai Food and Drug Admin. has not approved for use by doctors here, because of its reputation for being dangerous.but what I would say to you is that you sound as though you really need a break from Bangkok, great place to live though it may be.Do you have any relatives you could stay with for a short time at home while you sort out your meds?
I have booked a flight to Los Angeles for March 2, will hopefully get to pick up the parnate within the next couple of days then ride to Phoenix, Arizona by bus to see my mother. We will have about 10 days together before my trip back. I know that that's not time enough to get away from Bangkok, but it's better than nothing.
.BKK is way too claustrophobic when you're feeling that ill.
Yes, you're absolutely right, but it's a terrible situation, since I have to try to earn some money and do job searching as soon as possible after I return.> Get well and good luck,
>Thanks for your good wishes.
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