Right now I am a great patient, but this could change at any time.
The good patient in me listens to the pdoc and calls/emails with problems. I am honest and I stay away from alcohol. I try to exercise occasionally. I also meet with my therapist weekly and let her know if she needs to conference with the pdoc-she can do this anytime, anyway.

Then somewhere along the way something goes bad, and I am the bad patient. I am dishonest about symptoms. I am paranoid-not trusting the motives of my providers, and I make their jobs very tough. I am fortunate to have a good team of caring providers who work to put the pieces back together. I know the bad patient has to change when my tiny pdoc informs me that I will not be leaving the building at the end of my appointment.

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