[SpazKatt]

So... I've done a big no no and gone off my meds w/o doctors supervision... I moved to a different state over 6 months ago and had meds set up for 4 months and was to find a new therapist. Well... I never made an appointment with anyone, I liked who I was seeing so much I convinced myself that I wouldn't find anyone suitable. Right now I'm terrified of calling anyone and feel so lost! I was previously on anti depressants and was working on a change to get off of them and just on anti anxiety meds. For some reason I don't think the therapist will believe me when I tell them I need meds... But it's getting so bad it's affecting my work! I get worked up over little things and have difficulty breathing. Is that what anxiety is like...I was just starting to explore that with my T... then I got the job offer and moved. Ugh why did I do this to myself????

[chalmette70043]

Hey ((((Spaz)))) maybe give your old pdoc a call and see if he can help out till you can find a doc there. Sounds like anxiety to me. Don't let it go to far. I know for me, I quit meds not to long ago and it got some bad i tell ya. Thank goodness i'm back on them. Cause I probably wouldnt be here wishing your anxiety away.

Take care and give ya doc a ring.

[Perna]

Go to a doctor or pdoc before you look for a therapist? I would just say you moved and didn't feel the need for meds but now do again. If it was helpful to you then, I don't think a doctor is going to begrudge you help now?

[sabby]

((((( Spaz )))))

Please don't be so hard on yourself. These things happen sometimes. Just know that making that initial call is the hardest and scariest part. You will be ok and you will find a way to get this fixed.

The thing with anxiety at times as it has that snowball effect....one thing leads to another and another and another and before you know it, you are going round and round in circles trying to get away from that huge runaway snowball.

Put yourself into action mode and go for it....that in itself will help you feel a bit better ok? Good ideas for calling the old pdoc for some assistance...maybe you can even get a referral from him/her on where to go in your new area for a T and pdoc. Once you find them, you can have your records transfered and they will see what you were on and what areas you were working. It won't be a matter of misbelieving you

Take care sweety!


sabby

[AAAAA]

(((((SpazKatt))))) I’ve been there and done that, many times. I know exactly how you feel, I always think that the doctor is going to think I’m some sort of a drug seeker or something. I know it’s not logical, but that’s how I feel. My doctor will only write a Rx for 3 months tops because that’s the only way he’ll get me in to see him. I’m usually at least a month late for the new appointment.

You’re going to have to break down and make the appointment. Good luck!

[snowflake_48888]

(((((spazkatt))))
I feel for you....I used to have heart issues with my attacks but now I am affecting in my breathing. I would contact your old doc asap for help. Then work on getting your records changed to a doc in the area.
Good luck
Snowy

[tsha]

Call your old doc for some support and maybe call in a prescription. Maybe he/she can help you find someone in your new city.
Good luck

[BalishBun]

I know I wish I could just drop all my medications and call it a day and wish that I would be fine without them, but we all know its not that easy.

[SpazKatt]

My fiance came home this weekend and I had a nice cry in his arms. He was like honey...what's wrong and I just broke down, he held me and told me that he was so proud of me for being so strong while he was away. He was a bit upste to find out I wasn't on my meds...he said he barely noticed, but now the way I have been acting makes a little more sense.

[chalmette70043]

(((((((((Spazz)))))))))))))

[sabby]

Spaz...have you been able to make that call to your old T/pdoc or set up an appt with new ones yet?

I'm glad your b/f was home this weekend and he was gentle and kind and supportive. You needed that and he delivered!! YAY!!

Hope you are feeling better today hon....take good care!


sabby

[SpazKatt]

I called my old ones and they tried to find someone up here, but they couldn't find anyone that they knew of.... so it's all up to me *sigh*. I was planning on calling today but no one was open today due to the snow... I shall try tommorow.

[nightbird]

you could ask your old doc for a recommendation in your new area...

and don't worry about not getting the meds - you have a medical file that can be faxed to your new Dr. or viewed on computer if it's in that type of system - all you need to do is sign permissions with your new Dr. for your files, or bring what you have, like an old rx bottle - that might help speed up the process.

Good luck to you on finding a wonderful Dr. and in your new area!

Peace and Love
nightbird

[SpazKatt]

I live in a small town... lots of docs aren't accepting new patients which is a pain!

Right before bed last night I had a huge breakdown about not having any friends around here. I have great people who I work with except they're all WAY older than me and have kids and families and stuff. My fiance was great and just held me while I cried.