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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom
I meet my new pdoc tomorrow via phone. I can't think even with headphones on. I'm screwed. I forgot to make more T appointments, ****. How do I stay focused long enough to do an hour long intake with new pdoc? I'm going to hook my headset to the phone so he's directly in my ears. hopefully I can focus more that way. anymore tricks to help me get through the appointment? I'm going to tell him I'm using headphones to focus.
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Well take time right now to write up info on yourself.
What your daily life struggles are right now, Tell him what your days mostly consist of.. Are you hallucinating? and dont pull the OMG they might send me IP ..Covid is keeping lots of people out , Pdocs dont want to send anyone unless it is truly life or death or your going to harm your husband and son, I know you have had homicidal thoughts about them in the past.
What meds have you been on over the years.. what helped , what didnt and what ones you simple will not take due to side effects.
Why are you seeking help from a Pdoc? Are you wanting to get better? Do you want to allow your life to become bigger? or do you just wants meds that can help you check out so you dont have to cope with any of it?
You are the only one that can decide what help you want and need. Most Pdocs want to see people working hard to find stability , but they know some people just dont want to make the effort..
So write this stuff up, and do yourself a favor and just be honest.. You need an appt with him just as much as anyone else does so please dont fall back on that line of thinking.
I just hope that one day you will want to leave that corner you walk yourself into more often than not.
