Posted by Lucia Francisca on December 13, 2005, at 0:02:29
In reply to Re: How can I have faith in God's word and go, posted by lynn971 on December 12, 2005, at 19:17:29
Hi Lynn. I'm glad you're able to see another pdoc. I hope that goes well. I think having a good pdoc is really important. Just a note of caution when working with a general practitioner doctor for psychiatric meds. I've had experiences where the doctor or nurse practitioner didn't seem to be the best informed or up to date on the medications and mental illness, and I've heard they don't follow up as well sometimes as they should. I hope you can get a pdoc that you can actually see more than once, maybe regularly!
I know from my own research, reading, and personal experience that mental illness is genetically linked and runs in families. My father has bipolar disorder, and so do I. And yes, childhood difficulties could contribute to psychological issues. Seeing a therapist may help with your anxiety too. I know seeing a therapist and talking about my past and childhood helped me. It's good to have both options I think, a pdoc and therapist, although sometimes they tell me different things and have a different dx! LOL Now that's another story.
Anyways, best of luck to you. Take care, Lucia
> I went to a pdoc once. He put me on zoloft and I could not get in touch with him again. It was not working so I put myself back on lexapro. (Big mistake). My general doc. put me on effexor and buspar. It seems to be working. I still a nervous stomache, but it is getting better.
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> I have an appt. Thursday with a social worker before I can see the pdoc. I hope this pdoc is good. Maybe all of this stems from a childhood that was filled with verbal and physical abuse. My mom has a chemical imbalance too. So it may be a little of both.
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> Thanks,
> Lynn
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