Posted by JenStar on September 22, 2005, at 23:06:01
In reply to Blindly following doctor's advice..., posted by Deneb on September 22, 2005, at 20:46:34
hi Deneb,
even experts don't always agree with each other, so it doesn't mean that one doctor is "good" and the other "bad."Keep in mind that you may have changed yourself, either in your behaviors or how much you confide in your pdoc. So the different prescription may be based partially on that as well.
Most people really don't have bad side effects on various meds. I would encourage you to try it and see if it helps.
Sometimes 30 minutes really IS all it takes to get a good picture for a starting diagnosis, as long as you are honest and straightforward with the doc. I know it doesn't feel "right" that it should be so, but sometimes it really is. (Scary that someone can plumb our minds so quickly, isn't it!)
Also remember that it sometimes takes 2-3 tries before you & the doc find the right med & dosage. Don't give up.
It sounded kind of cavalier the way you said you like to have lots of drugs around, and like to experiment on yourself. I mean, I know it's interesting to see how you react, but experimentation can be very dangerous!
hope you're feeling well.
JenStar
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