Should I tell the truth?

I'm meeting pdoc tomorrow and I don't want to tell him what's been going on. But I know I should.

Basically I've been hearing lots of voices in my head, and I think they're the voices of people hacking into my mind. I also feel like the hackers take over from time to time and write what they like. I feel very irritable and stressed because of this and I'm finding it hard to relax.

If I tell the truth, it'll probably mean more meds. I don't want more meds. I also need pdoc to sign a medical clearance for Egypt. I don't want him to think I'm unwell (even if I sort of am). But then again, what happens if I get sicker and then I can't hide it anymore and need hospital? That would be a disaster! What to do...

You should absolutely tell the truth so you can receive the most appropriate care. It could be dangerous if your psychosis escalated while you were in another country without access to the treatment you need.

Your Pdoc can't help if he doesn't know what to help with, and I'm sure you want help more than you don't want a med tweak.

Its in your best interest, especially with the whole Egypt thing...

The sooner you tell him the sooner he can help, delaying might cause you your trip.

Yes, tell the truth

Do you think there is opportunity to go to Egypt in the future if you cannot go now? If so, can you put Egypt on hold if you're not stable enough?

No, bluebicycle, this will likely be my only chance to do this. That's why I'm so nervous about telling pdoc what's been happening. I don't want him to overreact.

I agree with everyone else on this thread. Please tell your pdoc the truth. I know it's a huge drag to take more meds, but better you be in Egypt on meds than to have a complete breakdown while there.

Please tell your pdoc the truth. You don't want to get worse and it's been going on a few days now.

What if I'm just exaggerating and making things up? Sometimes I wonder if I just get bored with being mentally well and make these things up. No, scratch that... just typing out that statement makes me realize how untrue it is. I don't want this. I feel so confused.

I hope you can tell your pdoc the truth.
How else can he know how best to partner with you in your wellness?
I've been very concerned about you.
I truly hope Egypt works out for you.

WC

Tell the doc and also tell him your concerns that your boredom might be leading you to have symptoms and you can't tell the difference. Let him make a professional educated guess as to which is happening so you can be well for Egypt.

this is a tough one. personally, i think it depends. shrinks don't have a good history when it comes to smart people, especially smart women. keep that in mind as you deal with mental health, inc.

My pdoc likes smart women.
His own wife is brilliant.
He thinks intelligence is a plus for many reasons.

WC

It is best to tell the truth. The more open and honest you are with yourself and others the better.

Well, he cancelled, so I don't get to tell him anything.

I don't know what to do. I don't want to send him a crazy sounding email, but I also don't think I can wait another week.

Maybe leave a voicemail or send an email just saying you need his help?


WC

Definitely contact him somehow; email or voicemail. Like WC said, just let him know you really need his help. You're in a bad place, and need help ASAP.

Pdoc has been emailed, so the ball is in his court now I guess. I feel rather miserable today.

I hope you get this sorted out and will start feeling better.

(((((( franz kafka ))))))


WC

Hopefully he gets back to you soon.

Let's hope his response is a good one!

You should always tell the truth. Telling them everything is another thing entirely and I'm not sure of the answer to that.....I asked a similar question in the schizoeffective section and the answers led me to believe that keeping some things to myself if fine and even preferred. I will tell them everything when it comes to suicidal intentions because that is life and death but some stuff I think I should keep to myself. Good luck on your decision. (((Hugs)))

Elsa... I guess what I meant was should I hide information rather than should I lie. In the end I told him some of what was going on.

I agree about the honesty thing. doctors need to know the whole truth if you want them to treat you the best they can.