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#1
Feb 03, 2011, 04:30 AM
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In 1 hour.
 If you've followed my story, you'll know what a torrid time I've had to find a pdoc. Now I'm going back to the one that first dx'd me... at the time Major Depressive Episode. And now - I tell him it's BP II?? Not sure how that's going to go down. I am so nervous of these damn doctors - they just seem so cold. Just if I don't like him, I just wont go back; simple... or not 
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 03, 2011, 04:57 AM
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Good Luck Hun, I hope the appt goes well...
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 DXD BP1, BPD & OCPD  "The best way to make it through with hearts and wrists in tact, is to realise, two out of three aint bad" FOB...
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Feb 03, 2011, 06:57 AM
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Not as bad as I was assuming
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 03, 2011, 07:30 AM
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wot did he have to say about the new dx?
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DXD BP1, BPD & OCPD "The best way to make it through with hearts and wrists in tact, is to realise, two out of three aint bad" FOB...
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#5
Feb 03, 2011, 07:59 AM
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He hauled out my file and rattled off what meds he last knew me to be on... But those were not meds he prescribed me?!? Now I think my file has been travelling from one pdoc to the next...eek
He wasn't to perterbed. Has doubled the dosages of my Lamictin as well as my Wellbutrin, and told me to stay away from the Klonopin as much as possible - the increased Lamictin should also help with the anxiety. So I then go back in a month's time, after which my meds can be put onto chronic for the medical aid. And I can hopefully get a battle plan up and runnign with him for when I get floored with depression again. It's very hard to try explain when you are actually feeling well... and I think doctors don't take you serious enough then...
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 03, 2011, 08:03 AM
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I'm lucky I struck gold with my pdoc, I haven't had any negative experiences with him, ad he's sO easy to talk to...
I'm glad your Dr is getting the ball rolling with your meds, hope he's "the one" 
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DXD BP1, BPD & OCPD "The best way to make it through with hearts and wrists in tact, is to realise, two out of three aint bad" FOB...
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#7
Feb 03, 2011, 09:45 AM
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hi suga
 , i found the doseage of lamictal i'm on has helped me immensely with anxiety. hope it helps you too with the upped doseage. hang in there. you're helping yourseldf in a positive direction by stating how u feel.
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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours..~Ayn Rand |
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Feb 04, 2011, 03:24 AM
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Thanks Madis - what dose are you on?
Apparently breaking my Wellbutrin in half would have caused a Wellbutrin 'rush' - I think Wellbutrin is used recreationally too... now to hope I haven't gotten addicted to it in that sense. This mornign was my first time of taking Lamictin in the morning. I have to take 100mg AM, and 100mg PM. Wow - more to remember! I think my attitude to pdoc's has changed. This one does know his stuff. I just felt he was cold the first time I met with him. Now I understand it's their job. Well, they are just doctors. My T is the soft and caring one. Felt bad having to give him my previous pdoc's name; hope he doesn't contact her... Especially as she did Stuff up my meds badly. (too low dose of Lamictin and making me break an extended release tab)
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn Last edited by sugahorse1; Feb 04, 2011 at 03:24 AM. Reason: Explanation |
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Feb 04, 2011, 08:05 PM
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The first session can be very 'cold' as they are trying to get the full picture and can choose to use the formulaic interviews to cover everything.
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Feb 04, 2011, 08:22 PM
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I've found in 20+ years of going to pdocs, they aren't much for personality. I'm really happy to have found one that is pretty nice, but even she isn't very warm and friendly, just better than the others I've been to. the most important thing Sugahorse is that you feel like you are being listened to and understood and of course that you are feeling better.
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Feb 04, 2011, 11:26 PM
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(You know, I had my old records transferred w/o fear, and in fact I was very curious to read them! New psych had no problem with that.)I've heard people on both sides of this and it seems as if those who questioned a diagnosis were on the more more reticent side, wanting a fresh perspective on what's going on. When it wasn't a diagnosis issue, it seems people were more glad to not have to repeat their stuff again and again with new ones. Maybe that's just my take on hearing different people talk about their experiences. AM/PM... yup, more to remember! A daily pill box has helped (first because of having a hard time remembering what day it is and did I take it, or ???). By looking at it, I know not only what day it is, lol, but if there is one left... aha! PM dose. I've only forgotten once since then--ehhh, a bit of an "out there" night. Let's leave it at that.  Otherwise... even coming from a very "Routine? What's that?" person, it's not too hard a habit to get into.Keep us posted! Sounds like you're off to a good start, sugahorse!
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Feb 05, 2011, 03:23 AM
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Like trippin, I struck gold with mine... his specialty is bipolar pharmacology and he is really nice and personable...
suga: glad you seem to have your meds under control at last!!!!
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Feb 07, 2011, 05:20 AM
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Thank you.
It wasn't too bad going back to him, as he was my first pdoc. I cannot even remember why I ended up running away from him, lol! My bf also suggested the pill box idea, lol Wellbutrin is keeping me up now though... 
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 07, 2011, 05:24 AM
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I swear my pill box is helping, especially since i have to medicate twice a day...
you should invest in one...
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DXD BP1, BPD & OCPD "The best way to make it through with hearts and wrists in tact, is to realise, two out of three aint bad" FOB...
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Feb 07, 2011, 05:59 AM
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Lol @ Trippin - I used to have one; think I threw it out (Assume that was when my brain still worked somewhat!)
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 07, 2011, 10:25 PM
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Feb 08, 2011, 06:41 AM
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Thanks - other than the insomnia, I'm happier and have more energy
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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