When I was finally Dx w/ BP I began research that very day! And didn't stop until I felt knowledgeable enough to be an active participant I my treatment with my doc. It's empowering to know all you can about your illness, medications and their side effects etc., as well as therapy. You actually participate and work with your doc on meds and can ask educated questions about whatever issue you may be experiencing. It seems that too many of us rely completely on the docs for our treatment, which there's nothing wrong with, but you, know you best. So, who better to have I input and decisions regarding all treatments than the one living it! And it's beneficial in many ways, boosting your self esteem, you'll start to trust yourself a bit more, or at least just feel in control of treating your illness. It's highly recommended. I can't state how much it's given me confidence and I don't go along with everything the doc says, I ask why, I will refuse certain meds due to knowing the good and the bad about quite a few common BP meds. Think about it! love & hugs to you all!!

Much love, Diane