Just a note on the mandatory reporting issue-- assuming you are in the US, T's are not allowed to break client confidentiality unless they know that you are going to hurt someone else. So there is no reporting rule and at the same time, T's are not allowed to "report" drug use. If they did, then treatment for substance abusers would grind to a halt. Imaging poor Lindsay Lohan's T . . . .
I was on anti depressants for about 9 months about 15 years ago, so I'm not exactly fluent in medications for depression now. I know from others' experiences that it can take a long time to find the right med that works for you. I think it is really essential that you let your T and your PDoc know how the drug is affecting you and everything else you have written here, or they can't help you properly.
Anne
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Originally Posted by maggyjo
My Pdoc put me on a new med to help with my depression. It's been about 4 weeks and it does seem to be helping some. However one of the side effects I am having is increased appetite. It's sending my anxiety through the roof. I have been trying to relax and just wait it out, but already I have abused laxatives and used amphetamines(just once) I want to tell T, But I am afraid. I am afraid she will see this as attention seeking, and I am afraid of what she will say about the amphetamine use. I have used/abused alcohol and drugs of all sorts on and off for several years, but never told a T. What happens if you tell your T youv'e done something illegal???
I feel so bad because we have already tried so many meds and there seems to be a problem with just about everyone. How is the cure(treatment) is worse that the illness itself.
Maggy Jo
Oh yeah and if I admit to the drug use to T is there any mandating reporter rule that would apply?
Maggy Jo
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