My pdoc wants me to get a second opinion. I guess I have to give him credit for this; he's basically saying he needs help in treating me. I've been tried on 26 different meds over the last 6 years. They all work for awhile; then they peter out on me and I end up depressed again.

I'm just feeling like a lost cause, a hopeless case. I have little to no hope that a second opinion is going to help the situation.

I also know that my husband seems to have given up on me. Something happened Sunday that my husband should have taken me to the emergency room for, but he didn't. That's twice this has happened and my pdoc is not very happy with my husband about this. "Why doesn't he take you to the ER?" he asks. I don't have an answer to that.

So anyway, I'll call today and set up my second opinion. Meanwhile, pdoc has again adjusted my meds in hopes of getting me straightened out and he wants to see me back in two weeks.

Just had to whine a bit. Thanks for listening.

[Trippin2.0]

hope you feel better soon hon♥

[crzyladee]

I hope this gets straightened out and you can be happy. It's so rough trying the right combo for each individual. I'm also sending positive vibes your way for your husband and understanding from him. Good luck hun and keep us posted on the 2nd opinion!

[madisgram]

what a rough time you've had!!! but thank goodness you keep trying. i hope they can identify meds that work for you. it took time for my pdoc to find the right combo but honestly 6 years is a long time.

[blueoctober]

farmergirl; sending you some positive vibes

[sugahorse1]

You are in my thoughts. Kudos to your pdoc for deciding that a second opinion is necessary. I hope that relief is just around the corner for you xx

Thanks guys. I've made my appointment for the 2nd opinion for Nov. 22. We'll see how it goes.

[lynn P.]

((farmergirl)) - sorry you're feeling discouraged but you're certainly not hopeless. I hope this 2nd opinion will result in positive outcome.

[sad nana]

It's good to get a 2nd opinion. The second pdoc I saw did some blood work and found out I had low thyroid and put me on some meds for that. I saw him for TMS, which really didn't help much. But I liked him so much more than my other pdoc, I'm going to start seeing him regularly. He changed my meds during my last 2 weeks of TMS and said to give them some time to work.

Hello, farmergirl. You are in my thoughts.

[sundog]

Sending hugs and good vibes (((((((((((((((Farmergirl)))))))))))))))))))) Good luck at your appointment

Hi Chris- I hope you are feeling better.

You're definitely not hopeless, even though it might feel that way! Hoping things start to look up for you soon, farmergirl!

[Amazonmom]

You are not hopeless you are cool.

[lonegael]

Hi farmergirl! Thinking of you and your family hon. It's a hard row to hoe. HUGGGGGGSSSSSS to all.

I spoke to my therapist briefly this afternoon. He assured me I'm not a hopeless case. Not sure he understood how seriously I meant that, but it was good to hear anyway.

[sundog]

I agree it's always reassuring when a "professional" says something encouraging in a way that we actually believable! Glad you got this reassurance today (((((farmergirl)))))

[LittleBird]

Hi farmer girl. I hope your meds get sorted out. I'll also be thinking about you. Stay strong

[Anneinside]

Originally Posted by farmergirl

I've been tried on 26 different meds over the last 6 years. They all work for awhile; then they peter out on me and I end up depressed again.

Have you ever considered ECT? It has really worked for me. As for your husband not taking you into the hospital when you needed it... take the car without his permission, ask a relative, ask a friend, call a taxi, call the cops to take you...

Originally Posted by Anneinside

Have you ever considered ECT? It has really worked for me. As for your husband not taking you into the hospital when you needed it... take the car without his permission, ask a relative, ask a friend, call a taxi, call the cops to take you...

I've had two rounds of ECT in the past. Yes, it does work, but doing it while I'm needing to work just isn't a possibility.

As far as my husband not taking me goes, there was no way for me to have done that myself. I was completely incapacitated, incoherent, amnesiatic. I couldn't have walked from my bed to the bathroom without falling down. That's why it had to be him that took action. I truly wasn't able to. And he didn't. It's a mystery to me why he didn't. My pdoc was rather furious with him.

Pdoc has raised my abilify dose and I'm beginning to feel like I'm coming out of this finally. I was actually semi-productive yesterday.

[Ryask]

Originally Posted by farmergirl

I'm beginning to feel like I'm coming out of this finally. I was actually semi-productive yesterday.

Good to hear your feeling a bit better!

[sundog]

Really glad to hear that you're starting to feel better again (((((((farmergirl))))))))

Originally Posted by sundog

Really glad to hear that you're starting to feel better again (((((((farmergirl))))))))

Sending a hug and positive thoughts your way!

Soooo glad things are looking up, farmergirl! Please keep us posted, ok?

[sugahorse1]

awesome news that you are starting to feel better.
You are DEFINITELY NOT a hopeless case. You've been through a lot and come out stronger every time. Your strength and tenacity inspires each and every one of us. Reading your posts gives me the strength and encouragement to carry on with my small battles.
Thinking of you xx (And give husband a smack against the head for not being more supportive!)