Posted by Janet on July 18, 1999, at 20:04:22
In reply to Re: Please, Doctors, Urgent Help Needed, posted by Elaine on July 10, 1999, at 0:17:24
> It is not uncommon for a private pdoc or gp to only see you once every six months if your meds are working. If you need therapy, then of course you would go very often. I've been on the same dosage for 8 months now and am in complete normal mental health.
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> Sorry, I can't help on meds. If you were able to get to a private pdoc for meds, as suggested, then what? S/he could prescribe for several months, then what? I don't think any competent pdoc would just see you once every six months to renew meds - if they happen to work. I hope you find a private or public pdoc who can help you.
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> I mostly agree with Janet, about doing what you need to in order to get help. But I don't agree with selling the horse. Horses have obviously meant a lot to you. Possibly you could find someone to underwrite the cost for awhile, or find another way to board it? I know you have had a couple of questions about your animals. I know how important my cat is to me. He's not just an animal, he's not just a pet, he's like family. And I could never give him away just so I wouldn't have to buy cat food. One of the reasons I wouldn't want to die is because I would be afraid of what would happen to him and how traumatized he would be. I know non-animal lovers can't sympathize, but I just wanted to support your keeping your animals because I know how much they can mean. I think if I were depressed and lost my cat, it would make it easier for me to consider suicide. Fur-children are important!
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> I hope you get out of this nightmare. Have you put anything in writing? If you want to document any case, you should leave a paper trail. Like letters saying how suicidal you are and how you're NOT stable and need immediate care, starting with a change in pdoc. If you keep telling them on paper how suicidal you are, they should start getting a little nervous...
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> Good luck to you, Racer.
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