Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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A long time ago I decided to ask my shrink a common Q, "Why do BP's take anti-seizure meds?". She blew up at me. "Why are you asking me this?? Why are patients always saying blah blah (something to the effect of) that I don't know what I'm doing??". Then she slapped her hand on her desk and thee her finger toward a flyer on the wall saying, "Have you read my book??...Have you read my book?!". I blinked and said, "uh, no.". " Then buy my book, she says. It will answer these kinds of questions."
So I dolled out $40 to buy her book. I tried to read it, but a) reading is difficult for me for various reasons and b) the freakin thing was incongrous and wellI can't say disorganized, but she didn't seem to like to follow through on her thought processes so I didn't get much out of it. Just that the anti-seizure has to do with the "kindling effect" (which she spelled "affect"), and I don't remember what that is. And some other things...
Anyway, I was disappointed in her reaction to my question to say the least. I didn't freak out or anything but the situation still sits in my mind. I want a doc that wants me to be involved in the process. I think he should help inform me and not charge me to read a stupid book. Now I'm afraid to ask her a question about what she's prescribing me and what it does. I try looking it up online, but I'm not the best researcher. So far I've got an inkling why she has prescribed me Lithium, but we've never discussed it. And I'm on 5 medications! It's only by brain, here.
I've looked up the names of other doctors in my area but I'm too shy to call. I imagine they'll want to know if I've told her how I feel about this and I feel a little guilty and ashamed. That I'm intimidated and don't want to. Also, it took my doc 3 years to get me functioning though I'm med compliant and I think this is too long. Right now I feel as flat as a pancake and I still lose patience and stress out.
Anyway, what do you think? Should I go see another doc and see how he might feel about things? Or should I stay and confront/work it out w/the byatch?
So I dolled out $40 to buy her book. I tried to read it, but a) reading is difficult for me for various reasons and b) the freakin thing was incongrous and wellI can't say disorganized, but she didn't seem to like to follow through on her thought processes so I didn't get much out of it. Just that the anti-seizure has to do with the "kindling effect" (which she spelled "affect"), and I don't remember what that is. And some other things...
Anyway, I was disappointed in her reaction to my question to say the least. I didn't freak out or anything but the situation still sits in my mind. I want a doc that wants me to be involved in the process. I think he should help inform me and not charge me to read a stupid book. Now I'm afraid to ask her a question about what she's prescribing me and what it does. I try looking it up online, but I'm not the best researcher. So far I've got an inkling why she has prescribed me Lithium, but we've never discussed it. And I'm on 5 medications! It's only by brain, here.
I've looked up the names of other doctors in my area but I'm too shy to call. I imagine they'll want to know if I've told her how I feel about this and I feel a little guilty and ashamed. That I'm intimidated and don't want to. Also, it took my doc 3 years to get me functioning though I'm med compliant and I think this is too long. Right now I feel as flat as a pancake and I still lose patience and stress out.
Anyway, what do you think? Should I go see another doc and see how he might feel about things? Or should I stay and confront/work it out w/the byatch?
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
I think you should definitely see if you can find someone more patient & er, Professional!!!
Best luck x
i'd absolutely find a new pdoc. no way in hell i'd go back to her. good luck.
Alot of bipolars of are on drugs also given to epilectics and antipyschotics even though that's not something they have. I think it was a very fair question.
Would you keep eating at a restaurant with rude wait staff and horrible food?
Give this ass the boot. There are plenty of good doctors looking for new patients ( customers ).
I started taking my husband in with me because he remembers events that occured since the last session better than I can. My gdoc had suggested this too. She said sometimes someone else can help describe how you have been feeling. I will still correct my husband if he says something incorrect because I consider that session as a time to share my feelings so my pdoc can be informed in adjusting my meds. if needed.
A new pdoc may ask why you left your last doc. You can simply say you are looking for someone that you feel more comfortable with. That is why you are seeking out someone new. So you answer would be simple and true. It may also be a way to judge if your possible new pdoc will be open to talking with you.
Good luck! No, I would not continue with this pdoc because she doesn't seem to be meeting your needs.
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Alice
I think you should change pdocs but you might want to first get up the courage to tell her how you feel and that you expected this to be a partnership in your care. A good pdoc would understand how difficult it might be to read a book of that nature and not "recommend" you buy her book to get the answers you seek. You already pay her for that. I think it crosses the line for her to even suggest you read it for your answers.
Best wishes, hugs