And we all fall down...

A couple weeks ago.. I stopped my cymbalta. I hated it for the almost 2 yrs since I've been on it. It causes me some uncomfortable side effects. And I am tired of dealing with it. My problem is .. I am too afraid to tell anyone. My pdoc, T or case manager. Second of all... I am upset because neither my T or my case manager are willing to help me with my 3rd appeal for disability benefits. And this one goes to a hearing. Which they ask if you want to be present or not. I dont know what to do. I have no idea what I am doing.. and I am scared to death that this isnt going to work. I am feeling like they have failed me. And I dont feel that I want to be with my T anymore. Not saying I am ready to end therapy.. just feeling like I need to transfer to someone else. Part of the reason behind that is that I have noticed he falls asleep on me.. or is not paying as much attention to what I am saying. And I dont get the feedback I need either. I'm feeling sorta jipped. And its not doing me anygood. I am too scared to talk to anyone about this because I dont want him to get in trouble. But its been going on for awhile now.. I just dont know how much more I can take... and how much I should have to take. And the last straw here is that I am feeling helpless and alone in all this and with that .. comes the feelings of needing to cut. My moods are all over the place again. Mostly down though. And I feel like this is something I am deserving ...

i really do believe that a T falling asleep during a session is a more than legitimate reason to seek out someone else. my daughter had that experience also.....she changed and hasn't regretted it one bit.

please consider finding another T and also please tell your pdoc that you quit your meds........it's very dangerous to abruptly stop our meds.........good luck, pat

Sweet:

Please, please, please tell someone what is going on. Get a new Tdoc FOR SURE. It is their job to to help YOU. Someone needs to know about your tdoc for sure. When my moods are all over the place it is no good for me or anyone around me. You deserve to be happy, joyous and free, not miserable. Pick up the 500 pound phone and make some calls and ask to try new meds if the cymbalta has such bad side effects. I am sorry you are feeling this way, but make a step to help yourself. Lots of hugs I am sending your way.

As far as your disability claim goes, I think it's time to hire a lawyer to help. He/she can handle the hearing, and will help you get the documentaton together to get your claim through. It doesn't cost anything up front...yes, you'll pay them a big chunk of your back pay, but it's worth it, IMHO. Your case manager may know of a good one. If not, call your local bar association and find out who specializes in this kind of thing.

I hope this helps... I know it's hard to make these kinds of decisions, but that's why you need the help, and is a big part of why you are disabled and need your Social Security.

Good luck...I wish you the best!

DJ

Hello Sweet. I think if you feel that you are getting inadequate treatment, you should by all means find another Dr. Ihope hte best for you in the future on finding another Dr. Take care Sweet Sincerely Soidhonia

Hi,
I sympathize with what you are going through. It does seem like it all comes to a head sometimes and can feel overwhelming.
I think the advice to get a lawyer to help with your disability claim is very valuable. There are some lawyers that specialize in mental health issues. I think it is hard to put this kind of case together yourself --or any disability case for that matter. The system is complicated.
Good luck.