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Location: Wisconsin
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Apr 27, 2006 at 12:47 AM
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Hi everyone,
Was in chat today, and everyone seemed in such a good mood that I didn't want to ruin it, so I thought I'd just post. I have an appointment to see my Pdoc for issues pertaining to violent episodes and blacking out. I'm sure this is related to the PTSD, but my T says it's a possible disasociation (sp) disorder. The doc isn't going to be in the office...he's meeting with me via his computer and a tv screen. He's basically there a couple times a month to help out with patients. My problem is that I'm afraid that since he doesn't see me on a regular basis, that he won't take me seriously, and he'll give me some advice and send me on my way. I'm probably worried over nothing, but this is a serious issue I'm dealing with, and I'm hoping that he doesn't just blow me off as being overdramatic or something. I guess what I need right now is some...backup? Positive reinforcement? I don't know. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 
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Apr 27, 2006 at 09:39 AM
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good luck and feeling stressed is normal...
I know what you mean about not knowing if you will be taken seriously... from my experience you have to make sure they take you seriously or you can end up being just another number in the files.. thinking of you and wishing you the best, Patricia 
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Apr 27, 2006 at 07:22 PM
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Sure thing! PTSD has within the dx itself, an element of dissociation. The pdoc has to know that already..so it won't be a hard sell, imo. I think you might be thinking that to have an additional dissociational disorder would be overwhelming to the PDoc...and I don't think he should shock him at all.
Many ppl with dissociative disorders also have PTSD. Not all of them need to be medicated though. I'm unsure as to why your T is responding as you suggest. I'm hoping you misunderstood the intent here, and that your T really is more knowledgeable about the link.  I'm not sure that what you are looking for is the PDoc's expertise, since you already see a T for the psychotherapy. Isn't the PDoc for your medication? If it's not a dissociative problem, then the PDoc could help you figure out what it is. If it turns out to be a DD, then the T is the one to help you find ways to cope until the issues are worked through, imo. Don't fear anyone... they are hired by you to consult with you on what they think and what you should do. TC
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Apr 28, 2006 at 04:00 PM
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Okie dokie!
I have returned, and with some news, at that. Sky, the Pdoc mainly deals with my meds, based on my T's evaluations. That said, when I spoke with him yesterday, he told me that many times, your body can become used to the dosage of meds you're perscribed, so the next thing to try is to increase the dose a bit to see if that helps. So, we're doing that, and I've also been instructed to start taking clonodine for nightmares. Tomorrow, I'll stop by the drugstore and pick up my scripts, and I should be all set. Thank you both for your encouragement, and for just being here. I really appreciate it! 
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Apr 28, 2006 at 06:04 PM
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Sounds like a plan!
 I'm glad ...it sounds like it wasn't worth all that worrying? I'm also glad you have a good team going there, supporting you.
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