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Originally Posted by Wayfarer25
when i get backed into a corner, i get violent both physically and verbally, and i'm at the point where i just want to spit all kinds of nastiness at the pdoc. i know this won't help.
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My son is the same way. He acts out when he's feeling overwhelmed and doesn't know how to handle a situation. I think just being aware of that fact is a great first step. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but being able to see through ourselves is a
huge help.
Btw, if your pdoc wanted a career where he could avoid people being nasty to him, he shouldn't have become a pdoc. People who don't feel well are sometimes less than pleasant to be around. I'm not saying that justifies being nasty to him, but I'm sure he must have a fairly thick skin. Or he'll need one if he wants to stay in this line of work.
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i'm willing to try the 1st generation APs. i know they have nasty side-effects like TD, akathisia, etc.
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As the atypicals have been on the market longer, they're coming to realize that they also have these side effects. My son had akathisia on a higher dose of Zyprexa.
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what's the best way to approach my pdoc without looking like a complete jerk?
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Write it down before you go to the appointment? My son's pdoc has an email address. A couple of times I've emailed him with issues and concerns. If there's no email address, write it out - maybe use bullet points.
You've tried several atypicals without success now. Just say you'd like to try Haldol or Thorazine or one of the older drugs.