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So I have a pdoc appointment tomorrow...
I don't know what to say really. I am afraid to admit to her just exactly how I feel and what I am doing to cope. I'm rationalizing self destructive behavior because it is not as extreme as it was long ago and I am not suicidal. I do however feel like I am unable to control what I am doing. I guess I'm hypomanic... I feel creative, inspired, agitated, hyper, but I also feel self critical, annoyed, and impulsive.
Right now I am on lamictal and klonopin. I don't want more pills... I have been on so many with mostly disastrous consequences.
Right now I want to let go of.control.
So what should I.say?
I don't know what to say really. I am afraid to admit to her just exactly how I feel and what I am doing to cope. I'm rationalizing self destructive behavior because it is not as extreme as it was long ago and I am not suicidal. I do however feel like I am unable to control what I am doing. I guess I'm hypomanic... I feel creative, inspired, agitated, hyper, but I also feel self critical, annoyed, and impulsive.
Right now I am on lamictal and klonopin. I don't want more pills... I have been on so many with mostly disastrous consequences.
Right now I want to let go of.control.
So what should I.say?
deleted_user
Tell the truth so you can get well
chilvr
tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth...
theloveisgone
Yea I know I should, but I probably won't....guess I don't want to get "well"
tommymott
I agree that you should tell the truth. That's the only way to get help.
theloveisgone
I am really paranoid about the mental health practitioners
veryblue
id tell them cause it might get you in trouble if your anything like me :-)
bbipolar
You won't get in any trouble by telling the truth? What do you think they will do to you? They aren't going to put you in the hospital unless you are actively suicidal with a plan and you say you're not right?
deleted_user
The truth shall set you free. :)
deleted_user
I'm visiting with my pdoc on Wednesday and I have some of the same concerns. I wrote down all of the things I'm feeling right now and I might ask her to read them. I'm not good at communicating and always forget or am scared of saying what I need to say.
SunCloudJD
They have heard it all believe me.. they are only there to help you and can't if you aren't straight with them.. if you feel awkward and want to be honest you could write it down and give your pdoc the note...you've said you want to let go of control and you know there can be big consequences with that.. let him know how you feel about meds and some of your experiences.. they usually only change one at a time due to watching for side effects... I hope your appt goes well..x
deleted_user
They've practically seen and heard it all. Tell the truth you are ill. We all get that way. Don't give up I'm finally feeling better.
deleted_user
by all means tell the truth. It's the only way to address the issue. Why would you lie? Are you afraid of the hospital? Maybe it won't result in hospitalization-- unless you are truly suicidal.
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