Posted by Chris O on July 29, 2008, at 20:10:34
In reply to Am I being selfish?, posted by thinkingitover on July 29, 2008, at 19:15:52
God, I totally identify with you. Doesn't mental illness suck so big time? I am also a guy with GAD, panic, and depression who doesn't do well in this fast paced world. I also need the "boost" of antidepressants to stay afloat. And I also ask myself the "at what cost?" questions over and over. I am 6' 1" and weighed a skinny 170 pounds before taking ADs. Now, my weight is always hovering around 200 pounds and I can't seem to get the weight off. My blood sugar also runs high, despite my healthy diet and good exercise schedule. And it's all due to these stupid pills. (Thanks, mom! A little inside dig.) Anyway, and the getting the right cocktail thing, it's like, so frustrating. It takes so much effort on the part of you and the psychiatrist. I often feel like I need a Spock-like mind-mend healer, someone who can tap into my specific symptoms and provide the perfect cure. But I guess that isn't going to happen anytime soon.
Anyway, it doesn't sound like your p-doc is helping you as much as he could. If you have the time and your insurance covers it, it is worth experimenting with different doctors, just to see if you can find one who more empathetic to your situation. That's what I would do if I were in your shoes. Hope you can find a better p-doc!
Chris
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