Posted by Racer on February 27, 2008, at 23:49:00
In reply to Devesting News, posted by your#1fan on February 27, 2008, at 22:12:26
I think you know that many of us are with you. That sounds truly devastating for you, and I'm very sorry it happened.
Now I'm going to go back to my usual mode, and offer some thoughts on the subject:
First of all, saying you can never be treated for ADHD again in your entire life is a little extreme. This doctor has set some limits for you, limits which I think protect both of you. He has liability issues -- he knows that you've abused stimulants in the past, and if he prescribes them now and you *do* abuse them again, he might even lose his license. He's got no control whatsoever over whether you take the meds as directed or not, but he'd still face some serious consequences based on your behavior. The only way he can protect himself is to refuse to prescribe stimulants for you. I hope that you can understand that, despite your disappointment.
He's refused Wellbutrin and stimulants. That doesn't rule out every possible medication for ADHD -- there's Strattera, which might be more helpful if you weren't taking it along with another medication clearly labeled as contraindicated with it.
Have you considered getting a second opinion from another doctor? You've mentioned problems with this doctor in the past, and I wonder if maybe a new doctor would have some new ideas? Also, what is your current diagnosis? Is he treating you as depressed, bipolar, anxious, ADHD, or something entirely different? Does he know about the energy drinks you consume? Your other impulse control issues? It might be that you're being treated for something other than what ails you, which wouldn't be very helpful.
I wish you the very best of luck, and I hope that you're still seeing that counselor at school, and that that helps you.
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