Posted by jealibeanz on March 17, 2007, at 4:12:51
Haha, OK, joking, sorta, but not really.
I first met my doctor when I was shadowing in high school. He was very cool, calm, clear-thinking, and attentive.
A year later he switched into my parent's doctor's group practice, and I was in need of a doctor, since I was getting too old to continue with the pediatrician who I didn't like.
I ended up with this doctor, since he was fairly new there and basically the only one in town accepting new patients. When I heard that I remember telling my siblings who switched along with me, how nice this guy was.
Then after I saw him the first time, I was like whoaaaa, this is a different person! He's still super nice, but my first impression was ADD (this was before I was diagnosed, so I was being insensitive and joking about it). He was disorganized, forgetful, confused, rushed, etc. I remember coming back and saying, I think he went off his meds, because this is not the person I spend a few days with a year ago.
I still think it's true. He's made a lot of mistakes and oversights with myself and family members. It's a wonder he doesn't get sued, but it's just not the type of city that would do that for minor things.
Anyway, I've been on Concerta and Ritalin LA recently and they just don't last long, then I crash. I don't like how they feel. I don't always feel comfortable suggesting meds, but he acts as if these are the only choices. And obviously, they are not.
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