Thanks everyone for replying, I honestly didn't expect replies because it was such a rant and to me the whole situation is so hopeless.
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Originally Posted by eden1515
i am sorry these people sound terrible
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The system is there for the system and not the patients. The worst part is not having a choice, so even if I complain I'll still be with the same treatment team.
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Originally Posted by DueReflection
i am new here but there's apparently a lot of people here in similar straits (i know, that's not really much consolation at a time like this.)
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Welcome to PC DueReflection, it does help ground me a bit to remember that I'm not the only one. I'm sorry that your therapy experience was hard for you.
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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear
wish I could offer more  |
A Fuzzybear hug is just perfect thank you.
The NHS does seem totally fixated with three adequate trials of SSRIs, followed by an SNRI or TCA, followed by more of the same. It is probably a great strategy for people who can tolerate those drugs, but if you can't tolerate them then you never get moved up the prescribing pathway.
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Originally Posted by Frankbtl
Hi TheOriginalMe,
It sounds like you've been so let down by the resources out there, I'm sorry 
But if the pdoc can't up your meds could you talk them into adding something else or trying different meds?? Otherwise occasionally G.P's can add something (depending on the G.P of course!!) in consultation with your pdoc, so maybe worth trying???
Might go nowhere, I'm sorry, but just a thought.
And if you're not getting much support on the NHS maybe you could try some charities like MIND or Rethink for support, depending on what they've got going on in your area.
And work...........is there the possibility of cutting your hours??? Things sound hard enough for you without the pressure of work as well but maybe less hours???
But regardless time off, job or no job........you ARE NOT a failure!!!
Look at what you're having to cope/live with, right now!!! Just wanting to work is amazing, but if you can't that absolutely does not make you a failure!!!
So all the help you can get, hey (??) helplines, crisis lines, and please keep sharing with us, we're here for you too
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Thanks Alison, lots of great advice as usual. Unfortunately to add in drugs my pdoc insists that I have retry the stuff that causes me problems first, my GP has said he's not going to challenge her. I'm thinking of going private but with my job situation I can only afford one appointment and would be relying on my GP to prescribe for me, I don't think he will agree to that.
I did cut my hours at work, but if I cut them again I'll end up losing pension rights that I've paid in over 25 years.
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Originally Posted by gayleggg
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I hope that they find a job for you, but I was let go under sort of the same circumstances and after trying a couple of temp jobs I quit and filed for disability. It sure makes money short but I'm done with all the stress that working put one me.
I'm sorry that therapy is leaving you with a lot of open wounds and while PC doesn't have professional counselors talking with others with similar issues seems to help. So keep posting. Take advantage of the support and feedback that you can get here on PC.
I don't know what to say about your psychiatrist. I can't believe he is not willing to adjust your meds to fit your mood level. Shame on him.
I wish you the best and hope that you make use of PC.
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Thanks Gayle
You're right being here is good as is talking to others.
As far as work is concerned I've created a bit of a rod for my own back, by continuing to work I've proved to myself that I'm not a quitter but I've also given work the ammunition to refuse me retirement on the grounds of disability. Enough is enough, I am giving it one more week and then I will have to take some time off regardless of what happens.
Thank you everyone for your support.