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Member Since Aug 2015
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2
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Hello.
As you can see, I'm new here. My name is Misty, and I apologize for starting off on a depressing note, but I am really needing some support. I don't feel like anyone else I know understands. I was a university student that wanted to go into Veterinary Medicine. I am now currently taking the fall semester off because I honestly don't have the motivation to do it this year, and I am seriously in debt so I am trying to make enough money to pay that off as well (or get help with it, in some way, at least). I am now 22, but had been seeing a psychiatrist since I was 15-16 years old for my anxiety problems, which had resulted in me being dx'ed with GAD, and then PTSD after a traumatic incident I endured at 16-17 years old, and then ADHD, and then Bipolar.... and of course, I've tried a lot of different medications, as you might imagine. What I was on last was an amphetamine for my ADHD, 2 benzodiazepines, a narcolepsy medication for my persistent hypersomnia, a sleeping medication, an antidepressant (Sertraline), and.. I think that's it. ![]() ![]() Anyway, that is my spiel for today. I appreciate whoever responds to me, which I'm hoping they do, even if it's just to say something kind and positive. I hope others are doing well!! I truly do.. ![]() |
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Member Since May 2015
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 275
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Wow! First I would like to welcome you to PC. Here you will find many sympathetic ears, people who understand what you are going through, and people that really want to help you even if its just having a shoulder to cry on, somewhere to vent, or positive inspiration.
I don't really feel I know you enough to help with all your issues yet but I will tell you that most of us have problems with our pdoc (psychiatrist) at one time or the other, school is a common stress point, being dx'ed different at times can be very stressful, drug changes, (I have no idea why he would want you to go cold turkey on your meds), and trouble with family or parents are all things a lot of us have to deal with on a constant basis. At least one good thing you have going for you is your boyfriend and his mom. Hopefully here you will find some support, I hope things start to look up a bit for you, and once again, welcome to PC! ![]() __________________ dx: Bipolar II - Rapid Cycling |
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Grand Magnate
Member Since Jun 2012
Location: East Coast
Posts: 3,537
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I don't have any specific advice except to work on trying to find a new psychiatrist to help you stabalize. I had a rough weekend as well and I am slowly coming out of my slump. It's easier said than done, but things do eventually turn around when you work toward making it better. It's always darkest before the dawn. And this PC community is very supportive, so welcome!
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Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 22,124
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Hi Misty,in 2013 my provider cut me off of Klonopin which I'd been taking for 30 years without a taper. I became severely sick and had to go in the hospital and I've been agoraphobic the past two years.
Do you feel like you might be better off in the hospital? |
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Member
Member Since Jul 2015
Location: IL USA
Posts: 104
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I can't believe a psychiatrist would take somone off there meds and offer them no solution this guy should be thrown in jail. It's like torture.
Maybe go to a regular doctor and describe the situation sometimes they can prescribe short term solution. Worst case senerio go to the hospital or ip. |
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Legendary Wise Elder
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Member Since Jul 2011
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 22,450
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As advised, you need a new Pdoc ( Psychiatrist) asap. If you don't feel safe you really should go the hospital. Needing to go IP ( in patient) is needed at times and you will be set up with a pdoc for an appt soon after being discharged. Often much faster than you could get an appt on your own by calling around.
Welcome to PC ![]() __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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