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Posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 16:26:37
I'm a little afraid of seeing p-doc1 at the end of January because I don't know how to explain how I got on so many medications from p-doc2. P-doc2 just put me on Wellbutrin on top of the Celexa and Risperdal. P-doc2 is obviously a meds person. P-doc1 would never have given me so many meds and I don't know how to explain why I got put on so many meds to p-doc1. I feel like I let p-doc1 down by taking so many meds. What is she going to think of me now that I'm on so many meds?
Deneb
Posted by alexandra_k on November 23, 2005, at 17:07:21
In reply to How do I explain meds to p-doc1?, posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 16:26:37
I don't think you need to 'explain things' to her. Do you think the meds are helping you?
That is the most important thing.
Whether you are finding benefit to taking them or not.But the trouble is... That can be hard to figure out.
Maybe that is something you can try and figure out with her.
Posted by Gee on November 23, 2005, at 18:45:41
In reply to Re: How do I explain meds to p-doc1? » Deneb, posted by alexandra_k on November 23, 2005, at 17:07:21
Every p doc is different. I don't think you need to explain everything, just maybe talk over the different meds with her. Tho, everything seems a lot easier in theory...
Do you see pdoc 2 more than pdoc 1, and why do you have 2???
Posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 19:06:20
In reply to Re: How do I explain meds to p-doc1?, posted by Gee on November 23, 2005, at 18:45:41
> Do you see pdoc 2 more than pdoc 1, and why do you have 2???
I'd been seeing pdoc1 for about 3 years when she went on maternity leave. I'm seeing her replacement right now, but I'll be seeing p-doc1 again at the end of Jan. P-doc1 was never into meds. P-doc2 seems big on meds. Don't know how to explain why I'm on so many meds now to p-doc1. Pdoc1 is into therapy.
I hope pdoc1 won't be upset with me for taking all these meds. :-(
Deneb
Posted by fairywings on November 23, 2005, at 20:37:03
In reply to How do I explain meds to p-doc1?, posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 16:26:37
Hi Deneb, maybe you're uncomfortable with being on the meds? If your GP put you on 3 or 4 meds for something you probably wouldn't worry about what your GYN would say. I'd just tell them matter of factly, and not worry about what they might think. Like someone else said, if they're helping, that's the only thing that counts. Maybe think in terms of expl. to pdoc how they help or don't. It's their job to adjust the meds, I don't think they'll judge you for taking them.
fw
Posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 20:52:08
In reply to Re: How do I explain meds to p-doc1? » Deneb, posted by fairywings on November 23, 2005, at 20:37:03
> I'd just tell them matter of factly, and not worry about what they might think.
I do worry about what she might think. I wonder if that is a good thing? With p-doc1 I often find myself exaggerating the good things in my life and minimizing the bad things because I want her to be happy for me. I don't want her to think that I've been doing badly. I don't want her to think that maybe she was wrong and I really do need meds.
>Like someone else said, if they're helping, that's the only thing that counts. Maybe think in terms of expl. to pdoc how they help or don't. It's their job to adjust the meds, I don't think they'll judge you for taking them.
I'm afraid she will judge me. I don't really know for sure whether she judges me or not, but I think that she does. What if she thinks that I failed her by going on all those meds? I'm starting to think I have a weird tranference thing going on here... I just don't want to disappoint her.
Deneb
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on November 23, 2005, at 21:13:51
In reply to Re: How do I explain meds to p-doc1? » fairywings, posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 20:52:08
I agree with the above posters that said she wouldn't judge you. I think that she would have specialized in something other than psychiatry if she were a person who judged others for being on meds. Actually, I think that whether she agrees w/ pdoc 2 or not on the meds, she probably will be pleased that you are taking your health seriously and following your doctors recommendations.
If you are worried abt it, you could request that pdoc2 talk to pdoc1 before your 1st appt w/ her. That way everyone can be on the same pg. It also takes the pressure off of you to explain.
Also, for folks w/ hard to treat conditions, it is not unusual to gain a few meds as time goes on. i know that happened to me. I started out just on paxil and after a few yrs I take 5 meds. Our goal is to drop a few out, but we need me to get healthy 1st.
Also, I suspect that pdoc1 trusts pdoc2 or she wouldn't have left her patients under his care when she went on leave.
Best,
EE
Posted by Deneb on November 23, 2005, at 22:09:12
In reply to Re: How do I explain meds to p-doc1? » Deneb, posted by Emily Elizabeth on November 23, 2005, at 21:13:51
I think maybe you all are right about pdoc1 not judging me, but I still feel like she would. I just have to repeat to myself that she won't.
Maybe I should talk to her about me not wanting to disappoint her. She'll be all rational and stuff, I just know it. She's very good at convincing me about stuff.
Once I told her that I was afraid of running into her at the grocery store or something and then she asked me what would be so scary if we did run into each other. I told her it would feel awkward. I don't remember what exactly she told me but she basically told me that there was no reason to feel awkward and that we would probably just say, "Hi" to each other.
Deneb
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