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Originally Posted by cybermember
Wayfarer25, my T doesn't communicate through email either; just by cellphone but I usually get her voicemail and she calls me back in a fairly reasonable amount of time.
Like Willow, what I have found to work for me in the past is that I wrote down what I needed to say and read from that when I called anybody. It helps get the initial concern across without sounding jumbled. I've also brought my journal in for my T to read particular entries to discuss because sometimes my head is not in the same exact place as I was when I was writing the entries. Also my memory can be a sieve in remembering things sometimes so writing things down really helps.
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You know, that's a really good idea. I didn't think to bring in my journal. That would probably make a world of difference. My memory is my worst enemy sometimes, too. Having my journal handy would be a good tool to get conversation going. Usually she asks how I'm doing, I say not so well, and then the whole therapy session feels out of control. Maybe my journal will give it some semblance of order.
As far as my pdoc goes. Everyone's given the same advice, "write it down," so that's what I'll do. It seems like it works for everyone else. I have every intention of going off the Abilify as it's really screwing with my sleep, among other things. My only generic options left are seroquel and geodon, both of which I've no desire to take. So it's off to first generation stuff for me. I've got a supply of loxapine in my cabinet which I've wanted to try. So I'll ask the pdoc if I can give it a whirl.
I want to thank everyone for their help and stories and advice. I really appreciate it. I'm terrible at asking for help, but I'm glad I did.