Posted by Rzip on October 22, 2000, at 21:52:54
In reply to How sane is my insanity? now what? please help., posted by pullmarine on October 22, 2000, at 21:30:32
> Pullmarine,
Why are you afraid to discuss with your doc about your medication desires? (You do not have to answer this-- How is the therpeutic relationship between you and your p-doc?) What and where is the fear? Why the anxiety?
Of course, you should not feel obligated to answer the above questions-- so, perhaps you could just think them over.
A possible suggestion...At the start of your next session with your doc, you can start off with your anxieties about proposing changes in medication. Then, once he/she alleviate your worries (I imagine), you can then feel fear to propose your opinions. My take on any patient/doctor interactions is that the autonomy of the patient should be respected above and beyond all else. So in your sessions, you really should feel like you have the upper-hand.
Hope that helps somewhat. I am new at this advice giving situations. So, please regard them with a grain of salt.
-Rzip
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