Posted by jealibeanz on May 2, 2007, at 5:43:03
Does anyone else here have a problem admitting to themselves that they "should" be taking medication?
I always feel like I'm being needy, self-centered, weak, and acting like a hypochondriac when I try to get medical treatment for my insomnia, ADHD, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. I have myself convinced that this is just a cop-out and excuse that I'm using. These conditions could all go away and that maybe I don't really have them.
I know in my heart this is not true, but I've never had any doctor make me feel like I should be taking medications or that it's OK. I've always had to be my own advocate and push for what I want.
My medication combo is not great right now but I'm not exactly driven to go see my doctor. He'll almost always make some sort of change if I have a complaint. Some times for the better. Sometimes not. He's very nice to me, but I always feel like it's me forcing him to treat me and continue doing so and adjusting the plan because I've never found a plan that was stable.
I know psych patients aren't always the easiest because the doc's can't measure anything themselves and besides, "it's all in our heads". Hmm... it's times like this when I'd like a more physical disorder.
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