Posted by helenag on November 7, 2003, at 19:06:59
In reply to I need some help please, posted by Mr. Scott on November 7, 2003, at 17:58:59
Dear Mr. Scott: Sorry that you are having such a hard time. A couple things caught my eye. The tranxene for one: it's a tranquilizer and I'm surprised that you are on it as an alky and an a substance abuser. Does your pdoc know your history?
Secondly, "the pity pot" sounds like terminology from an AA meeting where you are shamed for feeling bad about something. It never helps to make yourself feel bad about feeling bad. At least it never helped me.I also have substance abuse trouble and alcohol trouble; my pdoc would never prescribe any benzo for me for anxiety. While my diagnosis is not BP II, but depression with GAD, treatment for both is very similar. Having a dual diagnosis makes both afflictions harder to deal with.
Try to go easier on yourself. Someone once said that it is okay to sit on the pity pot, but not so long that you get a ring around your butt!!
You are not alone, my friend. Peace, Helen.
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