Posted by Kar on December 10, 2002, at 15:17:16
In reply to I'm looking for support with an anxiety problem, posted by Kath on December 10, 2002, at 14:30:13
Hey Janet- first of all, "welcome!" although I don't know if I qualify as a welcomer when I haven't posted in some time...
I don't know much about FM but there are plenty others around here that do. My dx is bipolar but it's been straight depression since i started meds. Haven't been manicky since I was 16 (and I'm 32).
Can you describe your symptoms a little more? Are you able to work? Do you have a family to take care of? You say you've been going to your therapist for a while. It's helped, I assume?
I can say that before I was diagnosed, I tried herbs, allergists, nutritionists, neurologists, chiropractors and on. My experience has been that some of these can help to a point but weren't enough to nab it.
I understand your concern with the medications. As you may have read here, they affect different people in very different ways. But I have come to realize that I really do need them. Therapy helps too, because my pdoc is a straight shot "tell-me-what's-going-on-in-15-minutes-or-less" kind of doc. If your pdoc is good, he/she will listen to your concerns and give you an honest professional opinion based on your symptoms, history and concerns. Know that if you feel at all uncomfortable with this doc, you will be able to find one with whom you are. Did your therapist or social worker-friend recommend him/her? If not, that might be an option too.
Please stay in touch and let us know how your appt. went. Then we can play "Rate-a-doc"! Don't mean to make light of it...please know that you made an important decision by making this appointment, your concerns are normal and now you can concentrate on making things even better for yourself! Oh- and I don't know if you've been looking around but there are other boards here that may help you find additional support and info...
All the best,
Karen
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