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Posted by Athlynne on February 29, 2004, at 18:19:41
Hi, all, I'm new here. I have depression and agoraphobia with panic disorder, I've been in therapy for almost two years, and I'm currently taking low doses of Prozac and Klonopin. Ever since I've been put on Medicaid I haven't been able to find new doctors who accept it, so I don't always take my meds as often as I should. But the reason I'm posting here is mostly because I'm scared, I guess, and I thought maybe someone here knows how I feel. Apart from my mental illnesses (I think), I have chronic pain in my feet which doctors haven't been able to identify yet, and the fear that pain creates in me makes it even worse. My mom has back problems and I often sneak Vicodin or Percocet from her to make myself feel calm so I won't hurt or worry about hurting. I want to tell my therapist that I do this but I'm really scared that she'll want me taken off medications or tell me I'm addicted to painkillers or something. Has anyone here gone through something like this? If so, please speak up. Thank you.
Posted by Kind Girl on February 29, 2004, at 22:20:08
In reply to Um...help, please, posted by Athlynne on February 29, 2004, at 18:19:41
I haven't gone through exactly what you are, but I wanted to write you back and tell you I am listening to you. I know the agony of posting something "out there in cyberspace" and wondering if anyone is there. Well, I am here, so you are not alone. :)
I have been in therapy 2 years now and know fear really well. I get afraid all the time. I really wish you could take your meds all the time....and/or your insurance picks up soon or you win the lottery! I know that you really need to follow the doctors orders about them and they can really screw you up if you start them and then stop them (might be why you are so afraid...it might be chemical)????....
Anyway, good for you for posting here! You need support any way you can get it and it sounds like there are a lot of other stressors out there right now (your mysterious health issue w/your feet and your mom)....hang in there! Write more if it helps, but know you are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Posted by Athlynne on March 1, 2004, at 16:19:02
In reply to Re: Um...help, please, posted by Kind Girl on February 29, 2004, at 22:20:08
Thank you, Kind Girl; you couldn't have chosen a more perfect name for yourself. :)
Posted by Fallen4myT on March 1, 2004, at 19:01:01
In reply to Um...help, please, posted by Athlynne on February 29, 2004, at 18:19:41
Hi and welcome I am semi new too. I think it depends on how many pills you take in part. If it is just once in a while, while you are looking for a doctor to diagnose your foot pain then I PERSONALLY feel no big deal...but if it is often to daily I think telling your T is in order. Are you diabetic???? Please see a doc and foot doc if need be. I DO know mostly about the worry part and that no matter what you should address as once talked about and one is reassured you will feel better. I know I circle worry on health a lot. Hugs and best of luck let us know please what you decide and how it went :)
Posted by Athlynne on March 3, 2004, at 14:33:08
In reply to Re: Um...help, please » Athlynne, posted by Fallen4myT on March 1, 2004, at 19:01:01
Thank you so much for your concern and advice. I'm going to have tests soon to see if the docs can figure out my foot problem once and for all. And I think I will tell my therapist about taking the extra medication. Thank you, I feel a bit better now about all this.
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