Posted by Rick E. on June 28, 2000, at 10:21:31
In reply to Re: I can't handle being schizoaffective » Rick E., posted by kerry B on June 27, 2000, at 18:57:55
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> Thanks Rick,
> Good to know someone understands. As for my doctor, he didn't seem to care at all! I had written out like a journal each day to record all that I was feeling but he disregarded it and that sent me over the edge even more. You just get to the point where you close yourself off and try to make it the best you can, it's hard to describe. I can't change my doctor as I am going through the area health so I just have to put up with it.
> The worst part is the valium, I think. I feel really frustrated as it slows me down but my insides want to go! Like you said though, it will get better I guess. One day anyway. It's just horrible not being able to understand yourself when all along before this illness happened, I thought I was in total control of my life. Now, it's all been blown apart!
> Anyway, thanks again for your advice. Much appreciated. It feels like a lonely world I'm in at the moment!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Kerry,Maybe it won't do any good, but maybe you could try telling your doctor how you feel...not just physically, but emotionally about your relationship with him/her. I suppose some doctors will not respond to that type of conversation, but your doctor IS human after all, and maybe he/she needs to better understand your needs, and unfortunately, many doctors seem to be too busy to address this.
I know what feeling alone in all this feels like...even having this board is a big help to me, and I would guess most of the people here. One thing I have found personally, is that it's good to post here, and get feedback, but jumping out on the net looking for info on conditions and meds can actually CAUSE alot of unnecessary anxiety. As I said before, try to give your meds time to work, and try, as best you can, to live your life as normal as possible, tell yourself that what you are feeling is temporary...and put up a little fight for "feeling normal" again. May not work for you...but it helps me to keep going. I wish the best for you.
Rick E
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