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Oct 28, 2011, 12:32 AM
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Hey all,
This might sound a little strange but I needto say it. This year I suffered from 2 really severe depressive episodes both of which landed me in the hospital. The second hospitalization was at the July 13-Aug 5...9 days in-patient and the rest was partial hospitalization. After partial was done on Aug 4 I saw Pdoc 3 time in like 4 weeks then once a month for Sept and Oct. I just saw my Pdoc for October and he was comfortable with my waiting to see him again till December...i think it actually is 7 weeks. He suggested it. I thought I was but this year has been so extremely rough I do NOT trust that I am really better or getting bettet but better enough to wait that long. Part of me wants to call and see if we can do 4 weeks instead...but I know thats crazy and that I should trust him. I dont know what to do..my nerves are shot just thinking about waiting that long. I know I see my T in between but Im still really nervous about that much time between seeing Pdoc. I have anxiety med but I try not to take them. I dont know what to do????????? Ehhh...maybe I will talk to T about it wednesday when I see her. |
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Oct 28, 2011, 08:11 AM
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Why not make yourself comfortable and at ease and make the appt. earlier like you seem to want. If you need that security right now, why not try to give it to yourself if u can. It sounds like you are truly anxious about that. I know I too, for unknown reasons, resist taking medication until I am at a breaking point. Would this be a type of situation where you would take the anxiety medication. Why let this eat away at you, it sounds like you have been through enough this year.
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Oct 28, 2011, 08:34 AM
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I was trying not to take anxiety pills too. Didn't work out to well for me. I ended up taking them and actually neededing to double my dose when I would up breathing heavy, shaking, having paranoia. so maybe you could consider taking them. Also, don't be afraid to make an appointment with pdoc. It's you who lives with your symptoms, you should be able to determine when you are seen. Hang in there.
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Oct 28, 2011, 06:37 PM
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I agree with what others have written here. Please don't be afraid to take the meds for anxiety and definitely decide for yourself how often you need/want to see your Pdoc.
We live in our own bodies, we know ourselves best. We should be assertive about our treatment. Docs and Ts can suggest - but ultimately, we have to be in charge of our mental health. Wishing you the best!
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