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Posted by Sky Brite Line on May 12, 2008, at 0:00:36
Alot of times in the medical comunity, well from what i've experienced, doctor's have considered "emotional distress" a drama-like symtom, and they dont pay much attention to it. They'll give you maybe Zoloft or something.
I know alot of people that are put on Seroquel and Haldol, for just alot of things.
Well, i was treated very well with benzodiapines for anxiety but this new doctor is for antipsychotics. Which im not thrilled about. My old doctor has treated so many patients he knows exactly what will work. Thinking of sedatives, just to make the past memories (childhood) of horror go away. Barbititures, antiaxiety medications, i just wished doctor would know what people have been thorugh.
My past is done with, and im finished with it. But it still bother's me.
The main motto today: antidepressants, stabilzing mind medicaitons, and sometimes antianxiety medicaitons.
Sky Line.
Posted by Racer on May 12, 2008, at 0:54:08
In reply to Emotional Pain, and how it is addressed, posted by Sky Brite Line on May 12, 2008, at 0:00:36
> i just wished doctor would know what people have been thorugh.
I think doctors do know what people have been through. In fact, I think doctors know much better than we often give them credit for knowing.
Sometimes the best isn't to numb the emotions which cause distress, but to work through the underlying problems. It's much easier to take a pill than to face up to one's life. I think quite often, the truly lazy or less competent doctors will write the prescription, rather than take the harder stance of saying, "No, I'm not going to prescribe that medication for you. This medication I'm prescribing will be much more effective at treating the actual problem -- and will allow you to do more effective work on getting your life back on track."
Just as I fired a doctor for not recommending physical therapy for an injury, I would fire any psychiatrist who did not recommend that I include psychotherapy as part of my treatment. My current doctor is willing to see the psychotherapy as the major part of my treatment -- what he does is the adjunctive treatment.
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> My past is done with, and im finished with it. But it still bother's me.Yes, the past is done with, if you mean that you can't go back and undo it. But you're not finished with it if it's still bothering you. That's where psychotherapy comes in -- have you considered seeing a therapist? It sounds as though that might be very helpful for you.
Posted by Phillipa on May 12, 2008, at 11:43:31
In reply to Re: Emotional Pain, and how it is addressed, posted by Racer on May 12, 2008, at 0:54:08
CBT is what was recommended for me as when I think a negative thought replace it with a positive one. It isn't easy and I find myself talking myself out of it. But since pills according to my pdoc don't work and my problems are the past which when very busy I forget and stuff down into me keeping busy is my best pill. See what happens on the new meds you can always stop. Give them a try. Phillipa
Posted by Sky Brite Line on May 12, 2008, at 23:14:42
In reply to Re: Emotional Pain, and how it is addressed, posted by Phillipa on May 12, 2008, at 11:43:31
Well, there was somestuff that happened in my childhood that haunts me. And sometimes, doctors are just like "emotions" well wel'll block it out with some antipsychotic.
I've been on benzodiapines, very strong ones too. But again, this doctor doesnt really care that it relives stress and anxiety, he cares more about the mood and mental stablity. What he needs to care about is all of them.
But unfortunatly no.....i'll have to talk to a therpist about my past.SkyLine
Posted by Racer on May 13, 2008, at 22:18:11
In reply to Re: Emotional Pain, and how it is addressed, posted by Sky Brite Line on May 12, 2008, at 23:14:42
> Well, there was somestuff that happened in my childhood that haunts me. And sometimes, doctors are just like "emotions" well wel'll block it out with some antipsychotic.
Frankly, I've never seen a psychiatrist who said that emotions should be blocked by medications. It's possible some are out there, but that's quite different from anything I've experienced. My guess is that the doctors are not suggesting emotions should be blocked, but that impulsive behaviors may be decreased through use of appropriate dosages of anti-psychotics. There's a big difference.
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> I've been on benzodiapines, very strong ones too. But again, this doctor doesnt really care that it relives stress and anxiety, he cares more about the mood and mental stablity. What he needs to care about is all of them.OK, maybe he thinks that addressing mood and mental stability FIRST will reduce the stress and anxiety? It's a good theory, and one I'd recommend to you as a good one.
> But unfortunatly no.....i'll have to talk to a therpist about my past.
>And based on what you wrote above -- that you're haunted by events from your childhood -- I think talking to a therapist would be a very good solution. I don't see that as unfortunate at all. In fact, I think it's very fortunate indeed.
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