Posted by Annabelle Smith on June 1, 2011, at 18:15:19
In reply to HELP. Need input, posted by bb154 on June 1, 2011, at 16:20:48
bb154,
Glad you made it to Psychobabble. That sounds really painful and scary.
You write: "The dr keeps saying we will find something that works. How is that possible when they don't know what is specifically wrong with me?"
Personally, that would concern me. I have never actually taken medications, but have been prescribed medications on two separate occasions for "depression and anxiety." The first time I visited a pdoc who really didn't get it or get me (I could tell by the arrogant way that he talked to me and would not listen-- and the way he assumed so much). He prescribed Celexa. The second time, I visited my general practitioner (who didn't know much about mental illness...from my impression...he gave me packs of Lexapro like he was giving out candy.
All along, I was concerned and have remained concerned about getting to the root of my problem, about discerning what is really going on. In my situation, my hunch was correct, it is about much more than just chemical imbalances, but is more related to attachment issues, etc.
I don't know if you are currently in therapy. You didn't mention it, but I assume that perhaps yes? If not, my two cents (for what they are worth) would be to seek out a good therapist. Also, it couldn't hurt to check out another pdoc or two or three until you feel comfortable that someone does have a better grasp on what is "wrong" with you, as you put it.
At least if I were you, that would make me feel better. Hope you begin to feel better and find some better ways to care for yourself.
Annabelle
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