Posted by Else on July 26, 2001, at 7:22:11
In reply to Re: RANT. This is NOT fair. I hate it !!!!, posted by JohnL on July 26, 2001, at 4:23:09
I agree with you John. I think this is how I will proceed, incrementalism, I mean. It's what I did for Klonopin and it worked. He even prescribes Restoril when I have insomnia.
Thanks
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> Hi,
> I agree. That's why after ten years of the system I finally took matters into my own hands. I do not recommend self-medication or overseas medicines to most people, but for me that turned out to be the magical way to go. After ten years, I knew more about the drugs than any of my doctors. I was actually more qualified, just based on research and experience, to manage my own affairs than any doctor. I know you like your doctor, but if you really want to get well you may have to do whatever it takes to find another one who will cooperate with you.
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> You may find that bargaining with your current doc will work. For example, simply ask for a one or two week trial of whatever drug you want. That way the risk is very low, and commitment is very low. You then at least have a foot in the door, and then through incrementalism you can work your way into getting what you want. Your doctor probably does want to trust you, but you may have to take several small steps to build that trust. A great place to start is to simply ask for your favorite medication, but ask for only a small supply. That often does the trick with a reluctant hesitant doctor.
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> I once wanted to try Xanax. My doctor in no way would cooperate with my request. So I asked simply for 7 pills to try for a week. No big risk there. And no commitment. I ended up not liking Xanax, but if I had liked it, at least I had gotten the ball rolling. Getting a renewal prescription would not have been nearly as difficult as getting the first. The door had already been partially opened, and I had earned my doctors trust. Besides, no matter what field in life we are talking about, everyone responds to a little bargaining and trust building.
> John
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