Posted by Jost on October 29, 2006, at 22:38:55
In reply to Hello, Please Read It . I could use some feedback, posted by Alanjacobs on October 29, 2006, at 2:29:45
Hi, Alanjacobs.
More than anything, I think you need a pdoc who knows a lot about medications, and can help you find some one, or combination, that gives you a chance of becoming more stable, and beginning to work through things and find what you want to do.
It's hard to go from doctor to doctor, and not find one who's dedicated, or sophisticated enough to stick with it, and also give you enough support to make it through the times of disappointment, or discouragement from side effects-- which may resolve in time-- or may not-- and may therefore need treatment. Or may mean that you need to try another med. And who knows it quickly, or quickly enough for you to trust his/her judgment.
But keep at it-- you;ll find someone. I hope this time around-- but if, by some chance, not-- keep at it. You need to find someone who can work with you on this-- it's too important to let a bad doctor stand in the way-- however hard it is to try again.
It's great that you can help your friends. That must mean a lot, and also shows that you have potential to help yourself-- although you might need to learn how, and even to figure out why it's so hard to do it--
if there are any reasons in your history, other than biological ones-- that may be making it harder.
Stick around here too-- the main Psychobabble board has lots of great information on meds-- lots of people's experience, and also a lot of sound information. Plus there are good people here, who can be there when you're down, or having any thoughts or feelings you want to share.
Could you clarify one thing for me: when the doctor says you have to do it-- what is it that you have to do?
I wasn't sure what you meant there.
Hang in with this-- don't give up. There are good pdocs out there-- and you're right-- the people who love you wouldn't want to lose you--
Jost
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