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Re: I need advice by tomorrow morning! Update:)

Posted by jealibeanz on November 22, 2006, at 21:57:45

In reply to I need advice by tomorrow morning! :(, posted by jealibeanz on November 13, 2006, at 21:26:06

I did go to my appointment today. Thinking back, it was strange. The nurse asked me if I was there for a recheck, so I just said yes. Haha, I'm not sure what my doctor knew, maybe thought that it was a recheck, even though I was there two weeks ago and was supposed to go back in January.

So as always we begin by talking about school, nothing medically related to myself. He casually asked how school was going, while doing something, expected just the plain old "good", with an enthusiastic smile. And then I added, I'm probably not going back. Haha, he immediately stopped and looked at me in shock!

We talked about it and he did make me feel much better. I told him about my academic problems and the school's problems. He's very empathetic since he understands what I'm going through. I always come out of our visits with renewed hope. In some way, he's the only reason why I've stayed (He is giving my psych meds, but it's the relationship, and seeing his own happiness and fulfillment that makes a difference). It would be so nice for me to come back and tell him in ten years that he's the only thing that kept me going. (As I introduce him to my husband and our first baby, and tell him how much I love my job)

Anyhow, as an afterthought, he asked me if I needed anyway refills. I said, no, but I'd need Lunesta in a month. Then said buttt the Provigil isn't really working much anymore (true, I've slept 12 hours a day for the past week and had class the other 12). He asked, was that for fatigue or ADD? (hehehe, yeah weird that he asks me, but our abnormal relationship works well for me, since I have control). I told him both. He then asked if I had tried Concerta, and I said no, so said we'd try that.

This actually was not a previously planned strategy. But, somehow, these words came out of my mouth as the appointment played out. I knew I was very comfortable telling him my current medication wasn't effective. I also knew he thought Concerta was a good alternative. I'm soo lucky that this somehow happened, because I hate bringing up ADHD, and he wasn't picking up on that as a problem to fix.

So now I have my script... 30x18mg tabs...18 mg for 5 days, 36 mg til it runs out, then call see if I can continue (if I hadn't already stopped, which he knows is definitely a concern for me, who's sensitive and doesn't pop pills just because the doc says so), and further dosage. I took one today, and have no side effects. I'm mildly aware of its presence. I think I could do very well on a high Concerta once my body adjusts. It feels "clean". All and all... a very successful appointment. I got exactly what I wanted, medication-wise.

I also got the guidance, caring, motivation, and inspiration to stick out the semester. I reveal so much more of myself every time I see him, it's unbelievable how much our relationship has evolved in the last 6 months. I'm now an open wound, but actually, he has a way of making it feel good, not awkward or too-revealing.

Sorry Dr. Bob, I know you want us to redirect actual conversations elsewhere, I just really wanted to share my story along with the update, which could have been summarized in one sentence. This previously terribly distraught person has turned into one with hope, and wants to share it with others:)


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