Posted by Phidippus on November 4, 2011, at 19:57:50
In reply to a little progress (sort of), posted by g_g_g_unit on November 4, 2011, at 2:49:37
>decided to take up his suggestions, i.e. >increasing the Lexapro to 20mg and switching out >Depakote for Zyprexa.
What are you treating?
> I suppose I'm still hesitant about being on an >AP,What is your hesitation? APs can be powerful adjunct treatment for a variety of mental illness.
>don't want to be termed non-compliant because I >have no concrete reasons for rejecting a trial.
What's the big deal about being termed 'non-compliant'. Its not going to go on your record.
>I've grown increasingly more terrified of giving >my own input regarding medication.Do you know why this is? I'm going to assume you have OCD and challenge you with the question, could it be the OCD that's causing this terror?
>(who I'll often have OCD-inspired mental >dialogues with when anxious)
What are these dialogues like?
>In the case of reporting side-effects, I'm >overcome by this terrifying feeling that I'm >being judged, that he thinks I'm crazy or >neurotic or just making stuff up.
Is there a possibility you may be confusing anxiety for perceived side effects?
>In the case of Lexapro, I said that it is >inspiring a "slight" (to ease the impact) >feeling of unreality.
Well, now, case in point-the feeling of 'unreality' could easily be attributed to anxiety about the medication.
Reading your post, I am surprised at the level of anxiety you have over medication and medication related issues. You really need to be more open with your psychiatrist about what your feeling on these drugs. If you open a dialogue with your doctor he may be better able to assuage the medicines impact on you. You need to let him know about your fears so he can educate you on the medication, tell you what to expect and confront you on your paranoia. There is nothing to fear in having a completely open relationship with your doctor. The biggest roadblock I see is your own anxiety, which may be fueling misperceptions.
Eric
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