Sallie:
That's great that you opened up to the doc today, even just a little bit. All of this stuff is easier said than done and I've finally figured that out. It amazes me how I can be right there whenever anyone else needs help but I allow myself to be in torment simply because I don't have time or I would be too embarrassed and 1000 other "great" excuses I've made up for myself. I too am a bit of a hypochondriac. I always assume the worst when it comes to physical ailments but it's just those nagging fears. It's like my head knows that it's not true, but the thoughts and doubts persist.

Samples are good (especially when they're FREE. grin) and maybe it'll help you. Hey it's worth a shot huh? Anyway, it's good that your doc wants to keep up to date on how you're doing and a month will give the meds plenty of time to start regulating things. It's a trial and error process (I've learned through other people's treatment) and I understand that it gets really frustrating. Sometimes for awhile you feel worse.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm proud of me too, finally for doing something about it but I am scared that I'm gonna freeze. I get shaky and my hands sweat and my face twitches when I'm nervous. I just know I'm going to be a trainwreck next week but I'm still glad I'm going. Just the thought of MAYBE feeling better is worth it. The therapy thing, if it's going to be helpful, which I don't think it would hurt ANYONE to get therapy, it's going to be different. It might take awhile to get used to it but I'm sure we could all benefit in the end. I wish you luck with these meds. You did a good thing today and I'm proud for you!!!

Take Care.