I'm supposed to get my blood drawn to make sure Abilify doesn't mess with my cholesterol, blood sugar, etc.

I find it a bit embarrassing that the lab slip has my diagnosis code along with the actual diagnosis. It's exactly written: "F31.9 (Bipolar disorder)"

I know the diagnosis code is needed, but the way it's written is annoying

Not to mention the top of the lab slip has my pdoc's office name in like size 72 font.

I don't know... Maybe I'm being too sensitive.

[Prism Bunny]

Considering how often we have our diagnoses hidden from society, for it to be blatantly there for all behind the desk to read would make anyone uncomfortable. Luckily, though, I can ignore it unless they obviously treat me differently from the other patients.

There are literally like 1000 diagnostic codes, so I don't think they actually know which ones are which offhand. They probably blindly type the diagnostic code into their system without actually paying attention. So for my pdoc to just write out the diagnosis like that is a bit embarrassing

Last time I went in for a blood test, the phlebotomist was like, "ohhh, bipolar disorder... I see..." Not sure if that's legal or not?

I smell a conspiracy. I bet that evil pharmacy is in on it.

Yes, I hate pharmacies. They're stupid.

My pharmacist always scratches her nose. I'm surprised her nose hasn't separated from her face yet. But, I can't complain -- I suppose it's better than picking your nose.

Just don't punch it. They get snarky.

[scatterbrained04]

I feel ya. I have to go get mine done too. Bipolar and anxiety codes are written all over it.

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[Prism Bunny]

I have to admit that my old the head Pharmacist used to practically yelled while asking, "Are you Bipolar??"

I remember becoming embarrassed, especially when she handed over about five different medications to me. I could feel the eyes of those waiting around to pick up their medications that day.

Thank goodness I decided to find what I consider is the perfect pharmacy team at another store (five years ago). They know me very well, and they are quiet about everything.

Originally Posted by Prism Bunny

I have to admit that my old the head Pharmacist used to practically yelled while asking, "Are you Bipolar??"

I remember becoming embarrassed, especially when she handed over about five different medications to me. I could feel the eyes of those waiting around to pick up their medications that day.

Thank goodness I decided to find what I consider is the perfect pharmacy team at another store (five years ago). They know me very well, and they are quiet about everything.

Yeah, that totally sucks! What a stupid pharmacist.

Was she deaf or just plain stupid?

[Prism Bunny]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

Yeah, that totally sucks! What a stupid pharmacist.

Was she deaf or just plain stupid?

She would complain about working in a crappy place as a Pharmacist, but I thought it was alright for a Walgreens. So she often had an annoyed face, and would shout things out. In my opinion and this may be obvious, but I think she wanted to be fired.

[pirilin]

I've gone to the same blood place three or four times.
The vampire has always been the same. I always (everywhere) talk my head off.
I make a comment about having bipolar and she says "no you're not".
I insist, I am who I am. Then she looks at the tag, looks at me, and keeps quiet.
All this ******** is to point out that they don't give a damn if you act "normal".