My advice is not to look at the doctor as the "authority figure". Work with your doctor. My doctor respects my views and what I have to say, and he's never tried to get me to take medication that I didn't feel was right for me.

I definitely agree with the previous advice to get a partial fill on what may be prescribed. Walmart also offers generic prescriptions at lower prices. Most doctors these days will ask if you have insurance to cover the medication 'cause like you, they don't think you should go broke just because of a diagnosis.

I wish you much luck with your appointment. I hope everything turns out well, and I'm SO sorry about your Mom. That killed me to read.