Posted by Deneb on October 17, 2009, at 19:52:55
In reply to Re: What is the best med for lack of motivation? » Deneb, posted by emme on October 17, 2009, at 19:38:10
I've often wondered if my pdoc really knew what she was doing. We seem to focus so much on therapy that we never even discuss meds. Maybe I should ask for her rational for the meds I'm on. I've asked about the two SSRI thing online and so far most places have said it isn't useful to be on two SSRIs.
I don't know how to get a second opinion though. Should I just ask my pdoc to recommend someone? I have no idea how that works. I'm not even sure there are psychopharmacologists in Ottawa. That seems awfully specialized. We're not a super large city. We don't even have DBT here.
What medication helped you emme?
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> You've gotten several good suggestions in this thread. I am also wondering if you would benefit from a consulting opinion from a psychopharmacologist. I know you have a good relationship with your pdoc, but a fresh set of eyes might give you and your doctor some new ideas to work with.
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> I believe there's a biological component to the whole apathy thing. I've experienced it strongly myself and have been amazed at how much the right medication can help. Like night and day. It simply should not be such a struggle for you to engage in ordinary living - I think you can have better.
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> emme
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