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Old Feb 29, 2012, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by VenusHalley View Post
But with such low rates of efficiency... we need something else here. I don't know. When I hear of 15 minutes appointments with pdocs and their often present dismissivness towards patients........ added on the "you cain't" attitude... no wonder it doesn't all work.

(I am not even doubting efficiency of psychdrugs. Just efficiency of psychdrugs thrown at the person in fast appointment slot by a psychiatrist who fails in basic psychology of communication and interaction).

I think there needs to be emphasis on personal empowerment. Yes you can live your life. Dunno, it often seems to me it's 9-5 job or nothing. Alternative lifestyle probably aren't encouraged too much (I walked out when told I need to be on drugs and I shouldn't travel... I thought it was rude of her, I was not telling her she cannot breathe).

I wish the peer support organizations and **** focused more on this. On the humane aspects. On the existential ones. I do think it is possible to program yourself to the state of mind where you have well functioning crisis mode and can do it yourself most of them time. Not saying you will be 100% functional during a nasty episode, but you get through without massive damage. And more importantly maintain some sense of life despite your quirk. Finding the light and all that.

I don't know where should one start when getting back on the track. But I think more humanity in approach towards person seeking help wouldn't hurt.
I don't know where you get your psych meds from, but it sounds suckish XD

My psychiatrist always spends AT LEAST an hour with me to discuss my meds. I guess you have a negative opinion of meds due to your experience. But I've been on over 15 different meds and combinations...and HAVE found the right combination for me (sorta).

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