[bridgie]

At my sons therapy session today. The therapist did some one on one with me and gave me a referral to a pdoc in his office. I go monday. Instead of waiting until sept 1. So much better bcz I'm going down I'm self destructing I'm anxious overhelmed numb and so much more

[thinker22]

I'm glad that you have an appointment!! You deserve to have some relief. The mood swings you've been describing are not your fault and are manageable. I hope it's a really great p-doc who will listen to you and be there for you through all the trial and error until you can get to being YOU again.

[bridgie]

My sons therapist gave me the recommendation to go. I just hope it goes well its monday instead of september. That helps a lot. Waiting so long makes things worse. More time to change my mind.

[thinker22]

Yes, sooner is better. Mine's on Tuesday. I'm enjoying being on this high so much I hope I don't chicken out for fear of being given a sedative. I'm trying so hard to be good and "behave", but it's really hard when I'm like this. I feel like my veins are filled with caffeine, adrenaline, and sugar. Can't stop fidgeting.

If I've not said so elsewhere, bring your journals, a list of symptoms, anything that will help you in case you're not sure what to say or go blank in the interview. I often take my medical info, blood tests, mood charts, journal, etc. into a new drs office even if I never take them out. They're just for reference in case I'm asked a question I don't recall the answer to. Like, "How long have you been feeling this way?" For me, an hour is like a day, a day like a week, a couple of months more like 6-12 when I'm depressed; but it's just the opposite when I'm hypomanic, so my sense of time is like, what day is it? 3 weeks have passed? No, that's was just yesterday, right? It's dark outside?

Anyway, that's just an example. Bring whatever you have even if you never use it. It may be helpful if you get stuck. Best of luck.

[Berries]

(((thinker))) (((bridgie)))

I am so glad that the two of you are seeing a pdoc so soon!! You both deserve the best care. I hope, hope, hope you get it and get some relief soon!!!!