Posted by llrrrpp on June 30, 2006, at 22:18:12
In reply to Re: how to convince pdoc that I want provigil, posted by Jost on June 30, 2006, at 21:58:17
Actually Jost,
I hold my pdoc in great regard, as a human being and as a doctor. I think he is very well respected in his field. That may be why I am reluctant to ask for more.Also I am generally reluctant to ask for help. Also I am worried that taking psych meds makes me a weak person and only a tiny step above a street junkie (Really no offense intended- I only apply this reasoning to myself. For a long time I thought I could "will" myself out of my misery. yeah. well, it didn't work out that way. I might not have a strong will; or I might be ill beyond a point where "will" can make me well)
He was very quick to give me seroquel samples when I complained of unrelenting insomnia a while back, and let me tinker with my dosage on that one. So, I may be making a mountain out of a molehill here. I guess I should just take a deep breath, and ask him. The worst he can say is "no... I don't think it would be a good idea for you [and then explain his reasoning]" I will probably have more regrets about *not* asking him, compared to the discomfort I will feel when admitting- hey, pdoc, I've got a little problem *yawn* I can't stay awake anymore, but when I don't take seroquel I can't sleep, and when I DO take it, I sleep all the time. *yawn* And I've been OD'ing on caffeine and I feel like crap. Is there anything better?
I think I'll practice in the mirror first. Thanks for letting me practice here.
yours,
-ll
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