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#1
Jul 24, 2014, 10:36 AM
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My husband wants me to but I don't think I need to, I feel like my pdoc won't do anything except maybe spike my lamictal back up (but I'm already on lithium). I was feeling high for several days and now, for the last couple of days, I'm just really afraid and crippled by my mind (whereas a few days ago I was everywhere). I don't want to call her because I'd been stable for about 4 months straight and thought I was in the clear. I don't want her to think otherwise.
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#2
Jul 24, 2014, 10:48 AM
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I call my p-doc for anything out of the ordinary. So yes, call her, luv. She can help. Don't let yourself suffer another minute.
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Jul 24, 2014, 11:23 AM
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I know when I saw my pdoc all he did was high up my meds. Then he moved to another location and I inherited a new pdoc. She reviewed my meds and interviewed me again to come up with her own conclusions. When I told her about the last pdoc and that I didnt feel like the problems were getting solved, she got me into therapy. I love it. She doesnt judge me, she listens, and gives her input. She has directed me to journal and other means for self help.
Listen to your hubby. He is seeing you on the outside.  If you dont want to just adjust meds. ask about therapy. 
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Jul 24, 2014, 11:29 AM
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You're already on really high doses of several meds...maybe they are not the right meds for you? I've tried several meds that did nothing for me or made me worse...then I went on zyprexa and bam! big difference in how I felt. I'd call your pdoc.
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Jul 24, 2014, 11:33 AM
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I would call yr pdoc. It's ok if you don't feel good...she is there to help you. She won't judge you for needing help and it's ok if you don't feel stable. I hope you feel better soon.
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Jul 24, 2014, 12:09 PM
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I also would call.
I, too, have experienced the temptation to "please" my pdocs and the reluctance to let them know when I'm unwell, but over the years, I've learned it really is best to contact them asap when something is out of whack. It is not your job to take care of them. It is their job to take care of you.
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Jul 24, 2014, 01:48 PM
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Definitely call your pdoc. I understand about not wanting to "disappoint" her, but she is trained to deal with these problems and will not judge you. I trust mine with my life---literally---but I used to have the same issue with calling him when I got into trouble. I've learned that it was usually best to call him sooner rather than later, when things were completely out of control. Please call.....there's no need for you to suffer.
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Jul 24, 2014, 02:07 PM
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Yes, you should call your pdoc.
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Jul 24, 2014, 02:25 PM
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Thank you all. My pdoc had weaned me down to 150 mg from 400 mg of Lamictal pretty quickly (in fact, I think she meant it to be 300mg instead of 150 mg). My pdoc was out of the office and so the pdoc who returned my call thinks this has been caused by the decrease in lamictal. She increased it to 200 mg and asked me to call back if I'm not better or worse by early next week. I don't think it will work but we will see.
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Jul 24, 2014, 06:48 PM
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If you have to ask, "Should?" Then you probably should... ; ) Hope all goes well for you.
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