Posted by sunny10 on September 23, 2005, at 13:02:30
In reply to Re: Blindly following doctor's advice..., posted by Phillipa on September 22, 2005, at 22:02:06
> Deneb, so far you've taken it two nights. How did you sleep? Did you feel okay during the day? That's what I'd base my use on. Fondly, Phillipa
I had to switch my usage to daytime because of not sleeping- once I did that I saw great changes.
Sleeplessness and how you feel during the day after not sleeping may not be the best indicaor, either.I think open communication is best- Alex has it on the nose.
Try doing what the doctor ordered. Tell him what does/ doesn't work for you and let him adjust accordingly.
By all means tell him you're not sleeping. by all means explain your reticence regarding the fact that the other "chief" pdoc DIDN'T prescribe...
Be as open as possible to create a dialogue- then you will not be blindly following orders- you will be an active part of your own treatment.
Just my two cents (because this is one medication I'm on. Also because I have had major mood swings like you have had- and no longer do.)
-sunny10
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