Posted by stargazer on February 28, 2007, at 20:48:42
In reply to Re: Who here has experienced remission? » mbluett, posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2007, at 20:19:54
Phillipa, Who is your primary physician, the psychiatirst or the endocrinologist?
You have to tell whoever is the primary physician that you cannot live like this anymore. If it means you have to be hospitalized then that's what may have to happen in order to get things under better control. You have proven that for whatever reason, the doctors have not been able to help you very much. You may need other experts to consult on your case (hospital) if you have had no change in your condition for however long it has been.
I've said this to you before, I feel the thyroid thing is controlling your situation and needs to be regulated first, but for some reason this has not been adequately done. Doing this as an outpatient has not been the answer.
I know myself and when I reach a point where I am as fed up as you sound, I would have to take some drastic action to get results.
Even trying meds that your afraid of would give you a better chance than doing nothing except going round and round on how badly you are doing. We never get better unless we try something new and if you are so fearful of trying any new meds, it kind of tells the doctors that you don't want their help. That is how they think when a patient rejects what they offer. The only other option is exploring your fears through psychotherapy.
It is very frustrating for all of us to understand your situation but only you can decide what steps to take. Meds may or may not be the only answer.
Be well...Stargazer
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