Posted by katekite on June 28, 2002, at 17:43:55
In reply to Re: non fiction news i wanted to let everyone know, posted by reese1 on June 28, 2002, at 17:25:04
It's such a relief when a doctor seems to understand AND is straight with you! Its so rare.
After 6 months of feeling everything was wrong and no one was being straight with me (always hesitating before they said something, not just saying what was on their mind) I found a pdoc who said, "I have no clue what is going on with you! You just make no sense. I'm not willing to prescribe any more drugs until we figure this out". That was the best shrink appointment I've ever had.
I'm sorry you had to go so long without finding someone equally forth-coming.
As to hospitals: it's not necessarily a bad thing. They are definitely the safest place to experiment with meds. And there is a lot one can get out of the experience that can be useful. Obviously hospitals vary: I've been in two (one that I would like to vacation at, and one that sucked). But even the bad one had useful aspects.
It can be scary, not knowing what's going to happen. For me what helps the most is to think it out in terms of what I'm hoping to get out of it. A better diagnosis? A better drug? A rest? A few weeks of safety? If lack of privacy and room to think is an issue, consider skipping a meal or a meeting here and there to get a few moments to yourself.
kate
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