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Old Jun 03, 2004, 01:14 PM
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>> I've got to try something... - and make it something different and maybe more right than before.

Tao have no doubts, that is ABSOLUTELY the MOST RIGHT thing possible to be driving your actions. There's the old definition of "insanity:" Doing the same things over and over again, each time expecting a different result.

You very "simply" recognize that things are not working well for you (the first important step) and are taking action to change something so that things can be better for you. Even if right now you are not sure what those things are you are exploring your options with the intention of changing and feeling better. That is the road to success. Keep doing what you are doing.

As for followup, as you know, it takes quite a bit of time for meds to take effect, so that time has to be allowed to pass and then the doc should evaluate to see if it is working or needs to be changed. I see my pdoc once a month and my T every week. I think this should continue at least until you are "stable" on something that is working well for you with no unpleasant side effects that are going to keep you from continuing treatment.

A GP may know the meds and what they do, but a pdoc has the special training and experience to know the things to look for and the changes to make to "fine tune" the meds to your needs. Sometimes a combination of meds works best and they can help discover that "magic combo" for you.

They should also be more aware of medical conditions that can mimic mental health problems... One thing very often talked about is that a thyroid problem can lead to depression, I think that is more common in women?... and is something a pdoc will check as a possibility as a part of his evaluation. It is important, ovbiously, to treat the problem from the correct starting point!

Good luck and keep working at it, you are doing very well IMO.

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