Posted by cache-monkey on May 7, 2005, at 22:41:50
In reply to Re: How do I know if my meds are working? » cache-monkey, posted by Shy_Girl on May 7, 2005, at 16:27:23
Wow. Your pdoc sounds pretty unhelpful, if not downright harmful for you. Of course it's understood that you have some control over your emotions. But the problem with these disorders is that once they become endogenous, it turns into a viscious cycle of actions affecting chemistry affecting beliefs affecting actions.
Meds can play a powerful role in cutting this feedback loop. You need to have balance before you can move forward.
I don't know if this is an option for you, but you might want to consider getting a new pdoc. I made the mistake of just settling for about 3 years with whoever I first went to. I came to realize how detrimental this was to me, as my mental health only deteriorated under on his unempathic, unknowledgable care.
I ended up getting to see someone much better, based on the recommendation of a friend. If you don't have anyone to get a recommendation from, you might want to try seeing a couple different pdocs and then picking the one the best meets your needs. I hope this is an option for you.
Good luck,
cache-monkey> I get dangerously upset very easily. I don't know if my mood swings are due to biology or psychology...but it sure would be nice if a mood stabilizer could mellow me out.
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> My pdoc does not think I need any mood stabilizers or anything else. She believes I need counselling. She knows about my horrible dysphoria and suicidal rages. She tells me that it is my decision whether or not to end my life. I don't think she cares whether I live or not. She doesn't inquire about how suicidal I am or if I have the means because she just doesn't want to get into it and doesn't have time to listen. It doesn't matter now, she's on maternity leave and I no longer have a pdoc.
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> I really don't understand how people here can get access to so many different types of meds. I have three things to deal with...recurring depressions, social anxiety and BPD, and yet no doctor has ever suggested anything other than an SSRI for me. I guess they believe I should suffer or that nothing can help me.
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