Posted by partlycloudy on July 19, 2004, at 17:08:46
In reply to Re: what's the point?, posted by lepus on July 19, 2004, at 15:37:49
I would definitely seek another opinion, within your insurance; if not, any doctor will be happy to consult for a fee - and lepus - your life and happiness are worth the money. My p-doc was reluctant to prescribe xanax for my anxiety attacks because of my alcoholism. After trying vistaril, she decided that it was more important to treat the anxiety, and as she said, "if that ends up being a problem, we'll deal with it then," So far - fingers crossed - it hasn't been a problem for me.
I guess I would also ask if perhaps your doctor has made recommendations that you decided against, like therapy? My p-doc made it a condition of her treating me. It has led to an acceleration (I think) of my recovery. Feeling better about myself and my future has allowed me to think beyond getting through this moment only; and allowed me to invest in my long-neglected creativity.
And finally, it made a difference to me that my providers are women. It was easier for me to open up and talk to them. I'm 41 years old, dx'd with bipolar2, GAD and panic attacks. I kind of decided last October that I had to get really serious about improving my life, not just making it through another day. There is too much precious in this world for you to give up.
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