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Posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 2:32:20
Hey guys,
i've been on Restoril for 1 year now for agiated insomnia at night.
My doctor cares for me in a way he will write because he knows the intensity i go though everyday. Xanax.. but he doesnt understand that and ADHD medication is what vitally i need to function, and focus.
He cant legally treat me for ADHD anymore. I've posted this about 4 times.
The amount of stress that i make myself go through, i sometimes will get so worked up in public i will grab my hands, acted like i was fine, really im about to just scream (but i would never do that....ha!)
Xanax helps with this, but what my doctor, repeatly with 22 phone calls and 2 faxed letters that in fact stated "i am having a severe problem with focus i can't function". He refused, and did not choose to treat me for ADHD.
I can camblue on about this for a long time...but thats it. Thats really awful of a doctor to treat a patient in this manner. The cold hardedness, and "dont let the door hit you in the *ss". I just dont know what to say.
But wish me well. I'll get through the day...
your#1fan
Posted by twinch42085 on March 2, 2008, at 5:13:05
In reply to Temazepam helps some...., posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 2:32:20
well my friend all I know to say is that you need to find yourself a new pdoc if he isn't willing to treat you for a condition that he has admitted to. I am baffled that he does not look into ADHD medication for you so that this would help you. Get another decision. There are more than 1 pdocs out in the field and more that are willing to help you.
GoodLuck ;)
Twinch
Posted by bleauberry on March 2, 2008, at 13:10:32
In reply to Temazepam helps some...., posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 2:32:20
Time to find another doc?
Who pays who? I think you are the paying customer yeah? If you don't get what you paid for anywhere else, do you go back and buy more?
Posted by Racer on March 2, 2008, at 15:10:27
In reply to Re: Temazepam helps some...., posted by bleauberry on March 2, 2008, at 13:10:32
A few weeks ago, I had dinner out with my husband and my mother. My dinner was not satisfactory, so I sent it back. When it came out the second time, it was no better, so I sent it back again. As far as I'm concerned, that's an appropriate response to that situation.
With health care, though, I think it's a bit different. I have some experience with medications, and have a pretty good idea of what is likely to be helpful for my psychiatric symptoms. I still defer to my doctor, though, because his education offers him a context in which to look at my treatment, which I just don't have. I may think I know what's good for me, but that doesn't mean that I understand all of the relevant aspects of it. All the reading I could do won't give me what he has, and that's why he's got the prescription pad and I don't.
Sometimes the very symptoms we're seeking relief from make it difficult for us to recognize the larger view of our treatment. I think most of us would do well to remember that what we want may not be the very best thing for us. I, personally, would love a life-time supply of Percodan -- but that doesn't mean that it's in my best interest to get it. My current doctor would never prescribe high doses of Percodan to me, and I think I'd be foolish to fire him in favor of finding a doctor who would.
What I'm trying to say here is that sometimes the very best, most caring thing a doctor can do is to say, "No."
Posted by yxibow on March 2, 2008, at 20:53:11
In reply to That's one way to look at it, but... » bleauberry, posted by Racer on March 2, 2008, at 15:10:27
> A few weeks ago, I had dinner out with my husband and my mother. My dinner was not satisfactory, so I sent it back. When it came out the second time, it was no better, so I sent it back again. As far as I'm concerned, that's an appropriate response to that situation.
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> With health care, though, I think it's a bit different. I have some experience with medications, and have a pretty good idea of what is likely to be helpful for my psychiatric symptoms. I still defer to my doctor, though, because his education offers him a context in which to look at my treatment, which I just don't have. I may think I know what's good for me, but that doesn't mean that I understand all of the relevant aspects of it. All the reading I could do won't give me what he has, and that's why he's got the prescription pad and I don't.
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> Sometimes the very symptoms we're seeking relief from make it difficult for us to recognize the larger view of our treatment. I think most of us would do well to remember that what we want may not be the very best thing for us. I, personally, would love a life-time supply of Percodan -- but that doesn't mean that it's in my best interest to get it. My current doctor would never prescribe high doses of Percodan to me, and I think I'd be foolish to fire him in favor of finding a doctor who would.
Exactly -- I would like a small supply of bupenorphine for pain, but my doctor is a psychopharmacologist, not an addiction specialist psychiatrist who has gone through special training for opiates and other pain blockers.If I want a consultation for that, it is my right to do so -- maybe the other doctor would have a better idea of the whole picture of medications and interactions and long term issues.
Psychiatrists without a special field are primarily trained in the use of psychoactive substances to help individuals. Some may have also undergone training in psychotherapy as well.
But would you want your p-doc to give you penicillin for an infection? They're not prepared for reactions and don't have all of your charts, no matter if they're an MD and can prescribe you pentothal and antivirals just because they have a pad.> What I'm trying to say here is that sometimes the very best, most caring thing a doctor can do is to say, "No."
True also.. its a fine line between choosing a second opinion and accepting the doctor's decisions (which should be collaborative to the extent possible, you aren't legally forced to do anything).
Posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 23:47:47
In reply to Re: That's one way to look at it, but... » Racer, posted by yxibow on March 2, 2008, at 20:53:11
Im so tired tired EXHAUSTED from doing my paper tonight, 6 pages...i almost completed, i got 5 down. But still i dont know if i did right, i have a BAD problem putting together "directions", or format, i have to ask like 3 times, then forget it after i think i got it down.
But you....know. Im just
See my doctor has no problem at all with me being on presciption anti-anxiety (tranquilizers) because i can get really going. But he will not go for stimulants. I just dont know how im going to cope.....plus with mommie dearest trying to control my life but at the same time she wants me to "leave the nest".
Whats for dessert?
fan
Posted by Racer on March 3, 2008, at 15:40:49
In reply to Re: That's one way to look at it, but... -racer, posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 23:47:47
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> See my doctor has no problem at all with me being on presciption anti-anxiety (tranquilizers) because i can get really going. But he will not go for stimulants. I just dont know how im going to cope.....plus with mommie dearest trying to control my life but at the same time she wants me to "leave the nest".
>It sounds as though you feel pretty powerless in many areas of your life right now. You seem to feel that your doctor is the only one who has any power regarding your mental health issues, and your mother has power over the other aspects of your life. That's not a good feeling.
Here's the thing: you do have power over many aspects of your life. The more energy you devote to focusing on what you can't control, the less you have left to use more productively.
You get to choose how you spend your energy and how you use your power. I believe you have the capacity to choose well. I hope you make a wise choice for yourself.
Posted by your#1fan on March 4, 2008, at 0:21:55
In reply to Re: That's one way to look at it, but... -racer » your#1fan, posted by Racer on March 3, 2008, at 15:40:49
One thing I DO want to know here is that i read people's posts, responses now. I used to be "dazed" not know what to say, now im so nuerotic in posting back its kinda like i dont relate to what being told.
I want control AND POWER in my hands bad. Im in my very early 20's, my friend is selling energy drinks for 3 dollers, and then he's into landscaping, and investing, he's 19. All of my little yuppie-money rich friends, that this is from their own success, not their parents, they became rich fast, web desingers,one desinging a to-be popular website, he's the head, not a desinger, the head, of it. Gosh, how much oil can drill?
I have to find ways of getting money, jobs, stupids stuffs. Im a bit broke now.
Power is the way in my hands, so dont drop it.
i read your response.
fan
Posted by gardenergirl on March 4, 2008, at 11:33:53
In reply to Re: That's one way to look at it, but... -racer, posted by your#1fan on March 4, 2008, at 0:21:55
> One thing I DO want to know here is that i read people's posts, responses now. I used to be "dazed" not know what to say, now im so nuerotic in posting back its kinda like i dont relate to what being told.
Except to mine, apparently.
gg
Posted by your#1fan on March 4, 2008, at 23:26:13
In reply to Re: That's one way to look at it, but... » your#1fan, posted by gardenergirl on March 4, 2008, at 11:33:53
listen, i didnt intentionally, i will respond because its advice here epeically to me!
hold im going to pull up your posts. I've got alot of work to do, and thinking how im going to respond.
Usally my job at night's is responding.
Thanks
Fan fan fan
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