Posted by liliths on December 8, 2006, at 6:57:48
In reply to Re: UPDATE » liliths, posted by Bonnie_CA on December 7, 2006, at 15:58:28
hi Bonnie
it's mind boggling isn't it?
My biggest decision right now is whether to accept their terms in order to obtain the license while I sue PRN for discrimination (hoping I can find atty willing to go to bat!) or to have them put ff my hearing. My partner, as you might imagine, wants me to get my license so I can start practicing. Means I'll have to find a med I think will work like the lortab but won't show for opiates in the urine.
truth is, all I could so yesterday was cry and sleep... I'm simply devastated by this. But I do feel a message needs to be sent that this is NOT ok.
All I really have going for me (and I think it's strong) is that the evaluating psychiatrist stated that under my surrent regimen I was, in fact, "safe and stable to practice". They couldn't prove impairment, I'm not listed as impaired, I'm listed as good to go - BUT these doctore are so scared and behind the times, they see words like opiates or benzos (do they really think they can take away my klonopin? I think NOT!) and they immediately want to change things. Never mind that they've been working for me
But what to do in the meantime.
Can you think of any meds that might produce a similar effect?thanks for your support.. I'm going to need it :)
namaste,
lilith> Wow... all just to be a massage therapist?
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> I'm a teacher, and I didn't have to submit to any of those health related concerns in order to get my credential for teaching. I didn't have to have any health tests for being hired either. Some school districts drug test, but I think as long as a drug is a prescribed and necessary drug, they do not bother. I truthfully stated my medications when I filled out my health form, but that form was for emergencies, not employment. Plus, I dare them to try to challenge my medications.
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> I can't imagine why they are doing this to you. It's that mistaken idea that depression and anxiety are like infections... takes meds for a little while, then you can stop because you're cured. If only it actually worked that way!
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> It seems like you have every right to sue for discrimination. The system they have in place is intended to stop abusers from being able to practice. Since you are not abusing medication, they are discriminating, and I think you can win if you take it to court. Be sure to sue for all the money you could have been making all this time also. It is true that a license is a priveledge, but it isn't true that you should be discriminated against for a medical condition.
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> Please take this to the legal system, because a message needs to be sent. It is NOT okay to penalize someone for using a medication in order to have a life! Oh sure, theoretically, "clean" is supposed to be best, but "clean" doesn't work when you can't leave your house.
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> -Bonnie
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