Posted by jojo on July 21, 2001, at 21:43:52
In reply to Re: Psychiatry Without Exposure to Psychobabble?, posted by Else on July 21, 2001, at 19:47:55
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> I did answer, right at the beginning. I said no because the trouble began before I found out on friday. Even so, it doesn't bug me that much because even when he's there I don't call him about problems (I don't want to be a bother, I'm so humble). The Klonopin makes me a bit more bold and assertive so I might do this more often. Look, I'm not obsessed with the good doctor (ok, maybe slightly, he bares a slight resemblance to Dr Kovac on ER) I only see him, once a month.
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> Look I wont take ALL the blame for the sexual side effects of ADs being under-reported but I always snicker when I read a study that claims Paxil or Zoloft or whatever was well-tolerated in clinical trials. If you're deeply depressed and take the drug during a clinical trial for 8 weeks, sex is obviously not a major issue, DUH! After a couple of months though it really starts to get on your nerves, you know. There's also the fact that I am single. If I had a BF, I would not hesitate to mention this. But given my current situation, what is he going to read into this? That me and my shower massage don't get along as well as we used to? That I spend my evenings in sports bars looking to get laid? Look I know it's stupid but I'm counting on guys and women who are in relationships to make this clear to doctors. They should just shut up about the well-tolerated BS. Here's my personnal fave: Benzodiazepines are a staple of anxiety disorder chemotherapy but cause (evil) addiction in about three people and therefore should be avoided. SSRI's (who put a mere 75% of users out of business) are a well-tolerated alternative and should be considered first-line therapy. That sounds about right. doesn't it. Pat Robertson would love it.Even though I tend to believe that human communication is generally not possible, you made your point with some style. I enjoyed reading it, and it brightened my day. Thanks, Else.
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