Why would he ask this?

Oct 08, 2015, 05:44 PM

My psychologist asked what happened the last time I saw my psychiatrist and if he had recommended any medication. He did recommend it but I didn't know which then my psychologist asked if he said them would I recognize them so he said a few and then I still couldn't remember and anyway why did he keep asking me about this he knows I am not allowed to take it. Now I feel weird because I don't know if I can tell him things like what if he is going to talk to my psychiatrist and what if they plan something together ugh I dont know what to do.

dontevenknow · Oct 08, 2015, 06:03 PM

Why are you not allowed to take medication? In general I have found that psychologists like to stay up to date on what meds you are on in order to give you the best care. Sometimes they see you more frequently then you see Pdoc so they can be on the lookout for potential issues resulting from the medication. They don't have the expertise that your Pdoc will have but they typically have general knowledge of psych meds from experience. For example, if you were given a drug to treat a symptom and all of the sudden started being really zoned out and exhausted, the Psychologist may think about the possibility of it being med related which he wouldn't be able to point out if he didn't know.
Therapists and Psychologists generally do not communicate with each other without your explicit consent. This has exceptions of course but this is the general rule. If you have concerns about the two talking about you (you don't even have to mention why), I would suggest politely asking your Therapist to ask before communicating with your Pdoc.

AllHeart · Oct 08, 2015, 06:21 PM

Your psychiatrist recommended you take something you are not allowed to take?

Did you sign release forms so your psychologist and psychiatrist could talk to each other? If not, they cannot. Either way, why would they plan to do something without your consent? It sounds like your psychologist has your best interests in mind. Hopefully your psychiatrist can find you a medication that you are allowed to take, if that is indeed what you are looking for.

Oct 08, 2015, 07:25 PM

I am not allowed to take it because something VERY bad will happen if I do. Also it is poison in a sense.

AllHeart · Oct 08, 2015, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eden1515

I am not allowed to take it because something VERY bad will happen if I do. Also it is poison in a sense.

Did you tell your psychiatrist you couldn't take that medication? Did he recommend something else then?

trdleblue · Oct 08, 2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eden1515

I am not allowed to take it because something VERY bad will happen if I do. Also it is poison in a sense.

So you did remember the medicine, or you are not able to take any medicine?

Argonautomobile · Oct 08, 2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eden1515

Now I feel weird because I don't know if I can tell him things like what if he is going to talk to my psychiatrist and what if they plan something together ugh I dont know what to do.

Don't let that stop you from telling him things. It's GOOD when all of your providers talk to each other. The only thing they'd be "planning" is your care, and that's what they're there for, right?

Take care.

Cinnamon_Stick · Oct 08, 2015, 08:36 PM

Its not poison. Sometimes combining meds with talking to a therapist is the best thing for some people.

Oct 08, 2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AllHeart

Did you tell your psychiatrist you couldn't take that medication? Did he recommend something else then?

Yes i told him and i am not allowed to take medication at all

Oct 08, 2015, 08:47 PM

But it is only in your mind that you are not allowed to take medicines. That isn't coming from anyone but yourself if I remember correctly.

Oct 08, 2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by trdleblue

So you did remember the medicine, or you are not able to take any medicine?

No i didnt remember the medicine i am not allowed to take any sort. The ones my psychologist asked if he had suggested though i looked up and they are antipsychotics. I dont think i should be on those. But he says i have major depression with "psychotic features" but i dont think i am psychotic and i dont want him to either because that would be bad.

Oct 08, 2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lolagrace

But it is only in your mind that you are not allowed to take medicines. That isn't coming from anyone but yourself if I remember correctly.

It is not coming from me it is coming from someone else but that someone is in my head i am not explaining this well.

stopdog · Oct 08, 2015, 09:10 PM

Are you an adult or a minor?
In Australia - can you refuse to let them talk to each other?

Oct 08, 2015, 09:20 PM

I will be legally an adult in a week and they do ask mostly if they want to talk but i have had others that never asked and i found out many months later they had been speaking and i dont know if you can refuse or if you can just ask nicely.

LonesomeTonight · Oct 08, 2015, 09:21 PM

Are you unwilling to try any medications? What about just an antidepressant, rather than an antipsychotic? I understand you're scared of the effects, but it could help...

Oct 08, 2015, 09:24 PM

It is NOT a willingness issue i CANT i dont kniw how to explain that to people i cant take them.

Argonautomobile · Oct 08, 2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eden1515

It is not coming from me it is coming from someone else but that someone is in my head i am not explaining this well.

Maybe try talking about this one more time with your t/pdoc? You have the ultimate say, but it can be good to hear their thoughts. It's what we pay them for, after all.

Take care.

Oct 08, 2015, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Argonautomobile

Maybe try talking about this one more time with your t/pdoc? You have the ultimate say, but it can be good to hear their thoughts. It's what we pay them for, after all.

Take care.

I dont necessarily pay them for their thoughts. and i have told them about it.

divine1966 · Oct 09, 2015, 05:33 AM

They probably keep telling you you should take medication because you aren't explaining why you can't. You probably have to be more clear why you cannot.

Telling them there someone in your head telling you not to isn't going to clarify anything, in fact it would make them more insistent you take it. Thinking there is someone in your head telling you things is probably why you are prescribed meds to begin with. You might want to explain more what you mean by that.

Do you have legitimate concern over certain meds like bad side effects or allergies or anything else etc do tell your doctor. Maybe some other meds work better.

Regardless I think you should tell them the truth what you are thinking so they can treat you properly with or without meds.

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A Red Panda · Oct 09, 2015, 07:25 AM

A person in your head telling you that taking medication is poison... well... that's sorta right up there for psychosis. The only person in your head is you.

That said - medicine isn't poison. You can be allergic to some medications, but you won't be allergic to ALL of them.

Your psychologist was likely asking about medication because he sees the symptoms you present and is aware of what medications are helpful for them. By asking what the pdoc was recommending, it can show him whether or not the pdoc is seeing the same symptoms from you. It doesn't mean that they've spoken or that they are working together, or that they plan to. He's probably just trying to see if they are both on the same page in regards to what you need assistance with.

AllHeart · Oct 09, 2015, 08:10 AM

I understand meds aren't for everyone. What about treatments like rTMS, ECT or something?

divine1966 · Oct 09, 2015, 10:47 AM

They also must be concerned about your self harming. The other day you posted detailed description of what you do and for how long. You also described other really alarming symptoms in many other posts. They probably ask about meds because they worry about your well being and safety. We worry here and we don't know you in person

Meds aren't for everyone but I am not sure how can mental health professionals just do nothing about such big issues. It is expected they ask about meds. Please tell them why you don't want meds so they have better understanding of what's going on

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Oct 09, 2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by A Red Panda

A person in your head telling you that taking medication is poison... well... that's sorta right up there for psychosis. The only person in your head is you.

That said - medicine isn't poison. You can be allergic to some medications, but you won't be allergic to ALL of them.

Your psychologist was likely asking about medication because he sees the symptoms you present and is aware of what medications are helpful for them. By asking what the pdoc was recommending, it can show him whether or not the pdoc is seeing the same symptoms from you. It doesn't mean that they've spoken or that they are working together, or that they plan to. He's probably just trying to see if they are both on the same page in regards to what you need assistance with.

I said it was poison in a sense and that is more a personal belief and I am significantly concerned with side effects but also they have spoken with each other in the past he just wouldn't tell me what about exactly. Also I am not the only person in my head.