[Little Me]

I'm frustrated with my recent pdoc appointment because I wasn't able to get questions answered and a plan established. We got sidetracked. I really like her and we enjoy chatting about stuff. I went with a list and I had my med bottles set out in front of me so we could talk about what is going on but we only really got to it in the last 5 minutes.

I don't like being on Cymbalta and I don't think it helps much and I don't like the cost but she gave me some samples as it was about time to leave and we didn't address what else I could go on. No next appt. either. I mentioned Prozac and she liked that idea but I was too afraid to speak up and say, let's do it then. I think it scares me about forcing the issue because she gave me samples and the transition of changing also might be a nuisance. I'm not compliant if I don't like what I'm doing and I don't want to call her up and say I'm confused and what should I do. Ugh. Feels like a big mess to me.
We didn't address my giant all day long battle with anxiety either.

[adel34]

Hi Little ME,
This sounds so frustrating.
You might want to call her back to try and ask some of the questions you didn't get a chance to at the appointment. The whole point is for you to feel comfortable taking the meds. I'm glad you guys have such a good relationship. Maybe next time you two can agree to discuss meds first and then chat towards the end.
I hope your next appointment goes better in terms of setting up a plan and discussing what's not working with meds.

[onionknight]

It kind of sounds to me like that psychiatrist didn't do her job then. They're supposed to answer our questions and get us a treatment plan that we feel comfortable with and has a chance to help. I'd say you should call, but I understand that it can be difficult to speak up. I often don't because I don't want to be bothersome.

[Odee]

I always know exactly what I want to say and and what I want to get out of my appointment before I step foot in the office. Best to start off making a statement of your thoughts and concerns.

It sounds like you were already prepared in this way though....and just started chatting. :P

[Little Me]

Thanks, and you are right. I don't want to call back and I don't want to go back and see her. I like her but I was just there and it's frustrating to have to go back (time and money). I'm feeling childish right now.

[Little Me]

Originally Posted by onionknight

It kind of sounds to me like that psychiatrist didn't do her job then. They're supposed to answer our questions and get us a treatment plan that we feel comfortable with and has a chance to help. I'd say you should call, but I understand that it can be difficult to speak up. I often don't because I don't want to be bothersome.

I've been thinking about this for days. It's annoying because I can't get myself to do anything yet. I am still taking what I was so I am being good but I know that it won't last!