[FirePhoenix]

I'm very against going on anti-depressants. I was on six in high school about 3-4 years ago, and they all made me much worse. On top of that, I can't even take my thyroid medication every day like I'm supposed to because I have the craziest work schedule and nothing in my day-to-day life is consistent.

But my T seems really adamant about me going and seeing a psychiatrist and getting on medication "temporarily." She insisted that I can't get better without medication, and that made me really angry. How can I get it across to her, without losing my temper, that I will not go on medication, and for her to drop the issue?

[onionknight]

If you feel strongly that you do not want to take medication, stick with your feelings. Having a relationship where you and your therapist are on the same page about what your goals are and how to get there is important. If they are trying to force a treatment on you that you don't want, that will undermine its effect and your relationship. How well do you work in general with their therapist? Do you think you would do better with someone who respects your choice not to take medication?

[FirePhoenix]

I'm not very sure yet - I've only seen her three times, but two of those times she ended up making me pretty angry. Once I was angry because of the meds, and the second time was because I was getting irritated with the preconceived ideas she has of me, since she used to see both of my parents. She seems to be more proactive than therapists I've had in the past, and I know I'm also not a very good patient and I can be pretty uncooperative.

I don't know if it's just me being an idiot or if we really don't click, or if it's still too soon to tell. She actually asked me at the end of our last session if I would rather see someone else, but I told her that no one else would be any better anyway.

[bwkeys45]

I think it's good to keep your options open when it comes to trying new therapists. I have personally had three within about three years, and I never look back on leaving the first two. It's really important to find someone who does "click" with you, as they're a pretty important part of your life!

If you dont want to go on meds, what are you going to do to cope through this difficult time? Perhaps if you had a plan your T would be more open to it.

[IndieVisible]

Being over med is not good. I wish more psychiatrists understand. The reason people get off their meds or don't want to go on meds is because they are over med and feel like zombies. I found that unless I make myself perfectly clear from the start, what my expectations are and what my boundaries are, one of two things will happen. Either we will have mutual respect for each other, or I find another doc.

Some meds are indeed needed. I had to try many antidepressants before I found one I could tolorate. I kept saying nope, not this one what's next, or we would try lowering the dosage. If the doc understands you want to be fully functional and feel in control, most will be happy to find that happy medium for you! Because in the long run, your gonna stay on the meds then.

You need to get your parents on board with you on this. It can work.

[sewerrats]

You carnt ask for help then say you don't want it, stop wasting doctors time if you don't like meds. They don't make them without side effects if they did we would live in a perfect dream. zombie then don't take so many, zombie is better than anxiety 24-7 ,24 hours a day. if your not ill enough you will put up with side effects, if not simple don't take any meds anymore if you can cope.