Posted by ladylight57 on April 12, 2003, at 18:54:01
In reply to Looking for perspective, posted by ladylight57 on April 11, 2003, at 17:10:13
Thank You both lareen and Lauren,
I'm thinking hard about going outside the preferred provider plan and paying out of pocket, feeling certain that the extra cash would indeed be well spent.
I am beginning to recognize that Doctors who work within an HMO (at least the ones I've had contact with) Are looking to get you onto something as quickly as possible so as to fit you into the 5-10 minute perscription appointment.
Now that I am med free, I too am considering finding myself a good therapist and trying to for go the meds for as long as I can. I dread the thought of going back on, especially living wtih the side effects.....I figure if and when the depression gets bad enough, I will be motivated to do so.
I've read a bit about fish oil both on and off this board and have decided it that I will add that to my daily regimine of vitamins in the hopes of keeping my brain as healthy as possible. Maybe it will be what makes the difference between being on or off meds....or at least being able to put off the meds for a bit.
It is so re-assuring to hear that others have had similar experiences to mine and as I was beginning to feel a bit like a "problem" patient.
Where does one go for a refferal to a good Therapist.
Beth
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