Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Pdoc finally called back

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
She basically said she's tired of adjusting my meds over the
phone politely and that she wants me to come in for a visit.
So next week I get to go in and freak out on her. I go to
see her on the 26th of March instead of the 17th of April
and then I also see the pdoc for SSI hearing on the 26th also.
SO I don't get to get a med adjustment today I get to deal
with what I have.....but it's the weekend and the hubby will be
home early today instead of late So paranoia tonight shouldn't
be an issue and neither should the rest of the weekend.
I should be paranoia free this whole weekend.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Had to reschedule for the 27th for my pdoc visit because
they don't do insurance billing twice on the same day for
pdoc visits.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I really feel for you and can relate. I went completely bonkers during my SSDI stuff and hated going to doctors almost every day it seemed. No one was giving me adequate treatment and I just kept getting sicker, but ironicly that is what helped me get approved!

The SSDI doc NEEDS to see you at your worst so they understand just how much you really need it. I know it's hard, but this may be something you will need to go through in order to get the help you need. Maybe this is bad advice, but it worked for me.

I'm glad you are feeling fairly safe about this weekend, but I can tell you must be worried about what happens after that. Maybe try to take it one day at a time and promise yourself and to us that you will call 911 as soon as you feel crisis coming on.

Keep posting, we will support you through this as best we can,
Alice
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Thanks yeah maybe they want the other pdoc to see how sick I really am. I guess that would be a good thing for my case anyway. Can't say that I blame them for wanting Dr. Bazzoui to see the bipolar, the schizotypal personality disorder, and PTSD. Maybe DR. Bazzoui will change the meds since he's my pdoc's boss. Who knows....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know I say it all the time, but hang in there! You will be surprised at how soon this disability stuff gets resolved once the doctor stuff is over with and hearing. I thought I would be waiting and fighting forever, but then suddenly one day out of the blue I get a letter from my lawyer that my appeal was so overwhelming, the judge didn't want to hear it and approved me immediately! You wouldn't believe the tears of relief and happiness and validation! You will get there too... I feel it.

Alice
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Having the hubby around this weekend is going to be a good thing.
Next week is going to be the hard part. I hope I can have a handle on this mess by then. Thanks for all of the support =)
deleted_user
deleted_user
(((big hugs))) for keeping your cool when you're stressed to the gills. Big kudos for you :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
That's what we are here for :)

We will still be here next week too!
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