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Post by HeretoHelpYou on Mar 18, 2005 5:17:44 GMT -5
Oops! I'm a dork and didn't realize you had to retype your text between the brackets of the html tag! I guess it's a little too late at night for my brain to be engaged . . . sorry! Anyway, those "TEXT" spots were supposed to be italicized "very's".
Live and learn!
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Post by Dramaqueen on Mar 18, 2005 10:46:25 GMT -5
I dont know which SSRI I am going to be on until Monday. The way that he made it sound was that it was pretty much my choice which drug I wanted to take. Is your med an SSRI and if so how does it make you feel? The worst part for me is the disturbing thoughts too. I hate it. If I get in an obsessive mode I feel like I can drive myself nuts with my mind. Also, what do you mean by TEXT? I would sure like to have your advice on this one. Thanks honey. BTW what state are you in?
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Post by HeretoHelpYou on Mar 18, 2005 22:01:24 GMT -5
Hey! The "TEXT" is where I messed up with the html tags. I guess you have to rewrite what you want to appear between the brackets, or the default that appears is "TEXT." Anyway, the first one was supposed to be an italicized "so" and the second one is supposed to be an italicized "very." Lame!
Anyway, I take Luvox (brand name)--its generic name is fluvoxamine maleate. You should look into it. Like I said, it's literally given me my life back. I don't know where I'd be today without it. It makes me cry just to think of how thankful I am for that medication. I truly do believe in miracles. Luvox was introduced to the US within the past 10-15 years, but before that it was used extensively in Europe and Canada. When I started to have problems with my OCD in middle school, my dad literally called doctors across the country until he found a medication that sounded like it would work for what I had . . . and Luvox was the answer. Please look into it and see what you think. I experience virtually no side effects, though I'm sure this varies from person to person. It's worth a try, right?
I'm in the Seattle area, but originally from Montana. You're in AZ, right?
I hope that you have a great weekend! Write me back! ;D
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Post by yo on Mar 18, 2005 23:04:32 GMT -5
Yeah that sucks. The same thing happened to me when I went to see the university shrink. I was babbling and crying for 45 minutes, and it turns out the stupid chick was just some intake person and didn't have any advice other than "i'll set up an appointment for you".
I never when back, and they kept calling my house and I told em to fuck off.
On the contrary, I had a visit with a really cool general practice doctor that actually listened and felt sorry for me. Its all hit and miss w/ docs--they're just people too.
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Post by Dramaqueen on Mar 20, 2005 20:31:46 GMT -5
Yo you are funny. Its crazy these docs who think they are professional and they are anything but.
Here to Help you- Im going to the doctor tomorrow and Im going to request Luvox thanks to you. I appreciate the advice and I will let you know how it goes. Seattle huh? Its sooo rainy how do you do it? Of course AZ isnt any better, 120 degree heat is unbearable... Take care. Talk to you soon. xoxo
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Post by HereToHelpYou on Mar 21, 2005 1:34:03 GMT -5
Hey! Just wanted to say that I hope everything goes wonderfully tomorrow. I'll be praying that Luvox works as well for you as it does for me. As for all the rain in Seattle, well, I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I find myself dreaming of a hot, sunny place like AZ almost every rainy day. But when the sun shines here, it is absolutely gorgeous. I just wish I had a good tan! Keep us updated on how everything goes and have a great week!  |
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Post by Dramaqueen on Mar 22, 2005 21:44:03 GMT -5
Hi Guys-
The doctor prescribed me Lexapro because he said that they have a lot of good luck with it. They said it had very little side effects and it is very popular due to that. It probably wont get in my system for a couple weeks so I'll let everyone know how I feel.
I got weighed at the doctor and apparently my being at home for two weeks has caused a massive weight gain. I gained 16 pounds!! I asked her if this scale was right and she said it was totally accurate. Yikes... Im trying not to freak out about that. I told one of my guy friends and he said it was a good thing because I was too skinny anyway. I picked a little yesterday but only for a couple of minutes and I actually walked away from the mirror and did not go back in the bathroom until the morning. Yay for me! My next therapist appointment is tomorrow and I dont think I like this guy at all. Does anyone know of a good therapist in Arizona? Take care.
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Post by Dramaqueen on Mar 26, 2005 19:19:13 GMT -5
Can you tell me where i can find information on the 21 day programme? I have been suffering with this condition for 20 years and have just stumbled across this website. I have felt very alone and isolated and did not realise how many people suffer with this disorder. Still not sure how to use this website yet and would appreciate any advice  |
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Post by HereToHelpYou on Mar 29, 2005 1:42:01 GMT -5
Hey! Long time no talk. I've been busy, as I know you have, too. Please keep us updated as to how your new meds are working. It'll definitely take a few weeks before you start noticing any changes. As for the guest who wrote the previous post: you need to go to the Support Board and look at the message topics. You'll find one for the 21 day program and many, many others that will help you immensely. You're not alone--isn't that a HUGE comfort!!?? We're all here to help you, so keep on talking.  |
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Post by lorieann75 on Apr 20, 2005 12:45:23 GMT -5
I read your account of seeing the psychiatrist and man did it ring 100 bells for me!! I will never forget my first visit to a Psych. I had expected.. I don't know- something? What I got was more than nothing- it was insult added to injury. The guy was so cold, detached, unhelpful, and rude that I nearly ran out of there crying. He literally said maybe 5 words - total- then charged me $250.00 WITH insurance, for his "time". Oh, and he doubled my Zoloft dosage.. gosh thanks! Didn't refer me to a therapist, didn't recommend any kind of further treatment- just handed me a script and said bye.
Well it gets worse! I wrote a check for the shocking $250.00 bill, and ran straight home to deposit my paycheck in the bank as it was a Friday afternoon and my small time bank would be closed Sat/Sun/Mon for labor day weekend. Long story short, I didn't get it deposited in time, and to my utter horror- the check BOUNCED. I had always been so responsible with my money that this was totally out of character for me! Yet there it was.. so I call the docs office the very instant my bank lets me know what happened. I explain it all in detail and apologize profusely- offering to leave work that day just to personally carry $250.00 cash to them by hand to make up for my mistake.
The receptionist says to me "You needed to do that LAST week, and the doctor has already refused to see or treat you further, so you need to find a new doctor." I said wait a minute! He didn't treat me for squat in the first place! Frankly I think he was bored & spacing out the whole 20 mins and didn't even discuss changing my ineffective meds! She says "mam, I'm not a doctor- and I can't discuss your treatment with you" I literally groaned in frustration and said "Well no shit!" LOL The convo got no better from that point, and eventually I hung up on her. I also said forget taking time off work to carry them my hard-earned cash when he'd already written me off as a patient and refused to even refer me to a therapist! I felt services had NOT been rendered to my satisfaction, and contested the entire bill. Did no good however, just a mark on my credit, but I'll never forget that experience. It was a nightmare. My best friend of 20+ yrs is a certified therapist and counsels teens for a living. When I related the experience to her, she said he is a PRIMO example of those who give her profession a bad name, and why she had zero interest in continuing her own education to become a psych instead of a psychologist. She said she detested the way it's commonly practiced and the clinical manner in which they approach and treat patients who are often already in crisis and suffering.
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Post by Angelfish on Apr 20, 2005 13:23:32 GMT -5
I had almost the same situation with my first psychiatrist appointment at the OCD clinic. I knew I would be seeing a medical student. I didn't know that he would be *hot.* And I would have to tell him the sensitive nature of my symptoms. It was so awkward. To make things worse, I developed a hopeless crush on him.
The psychiatrist before that was a pervert. He suggested some medication. I told him I was at my wits end and that I would take anything. He raised an eyebrow and said "anything?." He would talk about chipping heroine and how it wasn't as bad as my parents had made it out to be. He looked like Yoda and was about as old.
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