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Posted by honeybee on March 8, 2006, at 15:31:58
So, this really does belong in alternative treatments, I think, because it has to do with my therapist telling me that she thinks I need to go on medication.
After pulling myself up from the worst depression of my life (granted, I probably wasn't eating healthy, was already stressed out, and had stopped ADs without studying about how to bolster my reserves with nutrition/supplements like the Omega-3s...), it was frustrating for me to hear, from this woman who I've only seen four times and to whom I've explained why I don't want to be on ADs right now that "maybe there is too much emotional turbulence right now and you should go on ADs..."
I told her, You know, Sometimes I wonder if *therapy* itself will be useful in this instance, if I already feel mature, that I've excavated the hell out of my past and my bad habits and my psyche, while I tweak my alternative program. But I thought I'd give it a try...
Anyway, this made me grumpy. I mean, come on people, I want support for trying to rely on TCM, acupuncture, and herbs. So what I had a couple of panic attacks because of the new herbal blend I was on from the acupuncturist (that they took me off of immediately, because it was releasing too much emotion before I was ready). Anyway, I feel like turning my back on Western medicine, aside from my excellent and darling PCP... I told this woman to give me 2 months and then we can rediscuss. A panic attack is a panick attack and live-through-able.
Anyway, I just had to gripe. If anyone has anything to share...
Posted by Tanzanite on March 10, 2006, at 17:10:53
In reply to UGH: Therapist Telling Me to Go On Meds, posted by honeybee on March 8, 2006, at 15:31:58
Forgive me if I go on and on, or if I get a bit lost. I am having a stressful time. Me, I take regular psych. meds. But, everyone is different ya know. If you are not having dangerous mood swings, and you feel you can deal with a panic attack here and there...well ya know you gotta find what is best for you and sometimes that takes time. Sometimes, alternative therapy works great for some folks. Maybe you should look into finding a therapist that will support alternative treatments to fit your current goals? I guess that is the word I am trying to think of. You can find practitioners that specialize both in alternative and traditional medicine. I had a therapist over a year ago who was very much into alternative treatments. And she was the first I had in this state. I don't think any one thing is for anybody, and sometimes a combination is the key. I wouldn't turn my back on anything till you find what works the best for you. But, so long as you are ok, then you probably know your body best. There are some folks who are not doing so well, that do not at certain times have the ability to make decisions. You are not one of those individuals. Unfortunately, I have been one of those individuals at times so I have to leave it up to the doctor. I really hope you find a great alternative team and approach to meet your needs. If it works, please share it with us.
Well wishes to you
Tanzanite
Posted by honeybee on March 10, 2006, at 21:58:16
In reply to HI Honeybee, posted by Tanzanite on March 10, 2006, at 17:10:53
Thank you for the words of encouragement, Tanz, and I hope your stressful time passes in a flash and that you have a support network to snuggle you and cuddle you and hold you up when you need it. We all do, really.
Your note was really honest, and it reminds me of the sense of connection that we all really need in this world. Funny, but today I found out that I have a mitral valve prolapse. While the cardiologist moved the sensor over my heart, I thought, this is healing. This is the laying on of hands that we all need. It was so viscerally apparent, so moving, while I teared up and saw the beating of my heart on the screen, and thought of its emotional/metaphorical role. (Anyway, speaking of tangents...) I was also relieved to have gotten that diagnosis because the panic attacks are so much more explainable to me now. As someone with MVP, I apparently am awash in catecholamines.
As for the therapist, I am going to give her my best wishes and heartfelt thanks and mosey along my way. You're right, we know our bodies best, and we know our guts. It's time for me to say goodbye to her.
Thanks for the encouragement.
What are you up to? What's going on? Are you combining alternative meds with the "standard" ADs?
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