Hey BethRags, I do not have suggestions on how to communicate with a stubborn psychiatrist, I wish I did

Thanks for sharing the great news about Sidney's glucose numbers.

''life has its ups and downs''... Yeah, that's similar to what they said to me. Dismissive, invalidating, ''tantalisingly'' brief

I'm sorry that nurse is such a *****. It's hard not to hate those who are supposed to ''help'' us who are only ever harmful, I can relate.

I hate, hate, hate having to plead and beg them for some, a crumb, of understanding

Good for you for fighting and scratching to get what you know you need. I hate it that anyone has to do this!

Yes, its necessary to be smart about any complaints we make re these people. They make it so freakin hard for any of us to be ''making the best of ourselves'' in the face of their lack of respect and regard for our humanity.

Hugs and respect to you dear BethRags. I'm sending good, calm and peaceful vibes