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Posted by rjlockhart on September 27, 2006, at 19:42:20
Ok, here is the thing.
I am going to see my psychiatrist again because i am having EXTREME difficulty concentrating in class. My mom always goes with me, i had to sign a weaver for her to see the doctor with me, or she would not let me have medical help.
OK, what happened was she, for a while i abused Dexedrine, but after these couple of months, well its been 6 months, half a year off it. Im fine, but there was many benefical effects, i took good notes, i could talk in a discussion that was very indepth, which we do ALOT in sociology, i mean i cant, its so hard. I was on 40mg and then i was taken off, by my mother, who kept the medicine, cold turkey. She said that she was addicted to diet pills in the 70's and did not want me to become addicted to them, which she already accused me of being addicted. I was not, for a while i admit i did take more than the doctor prescribed, but he already knows that. 2nd of all, she will argue in the session say absolutely not, about going back. I can not reason with her, i cant tell her that i have talked to a therpist who can help me. But no she is so stuborn, it's time that i really go for it myself.
I am going to see the doctor by myself, going to tell him the situation, but if i am prescribed the medication and she finds out about it, she will blow up, she will say he was addicted to this! and say that when i went to an outpatient hospital about this medication, i was having a tough time on it, they recommneed with a note that i do not take this medication.
I already talked to my therpist and he said that doesnt matter if you personally tell the doctor what happened, why? and your side of the story.
What can i do while, she will not know im taking this medication, but it, im not saying it, it helps very much with concentration, keeping up, when im off it, i have to drink energy drinks to compsate somewhat for concentration.
What do i do when she finds out, if she tell my psychitrist that i was addicted to this that i can never go back on it?
Help Help Help
also im at school right now, she does not want me posting to psychobabble. I feel like im betraying her but i cant live with this without asking help from someone. Im not putting her down, im just saying what her behavior is like.
Matt
Posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2006, at 22:37:41
In reply to I am getting to ready to see my doctor by myself, posted by rjlockhart on September 27, 2006, at 19:42:20
Congratulations Matt on seeing the pdoc on your own. I think you should discuss the med situation with him. He will have the right answer. Love Phillipa
Posted by gardenergirl on September 28, 2006, at 10:43:56
In reply to I am getting to ready to see my doctor by myself, posted by rjlockhart on September 27, 2006, at 19:42:20
Matt,
Good for you for taking this step and for getting support about it from your therapist. I hope the doctor's visit goes well. Hopefully you two will be able to work together to come up with the best treatment plan for your needs.Just a note about the waiver you signed allowing your mother to be involved in your care....you can revoke that at any time. It is not a condition of your insurance plan that you sign this waiver.
Perhaps you could frame a discussion with your mother about this situation by saying that you want to take on more responsibility for your healthcare decisions as is appropriate for a young adult becoming more mature and independent. You might say something along the lines of, "I know this is an important part of being an adult, and I appreciate your support for my becoming more mature." If you frame it as "a given" that your mother would indeed want to support you in becoming a responsible adult, it makes it harder for her to counter what you say without coming across as if she does not want you to grow up.
And I agree with your therapist that if you discuss your past experience with medications honestly with your psychiatrist, then he or she should be able to make an objective and informed decision about what to prescribe for you. If they are concerned about abuse potential, that's a topic for discussion for you two. It's not supposed to be a "sword" hanging over your head for the rest of your life.
Good luck, Matt. I hope it's okay to say this. I'm really proud of you.
gg
Posted by Lindenblüte on September 28, 2006, at 16:12:46
In reply to Good for you! » rjlockhart, posted by gardenergirl on September 28, 2006, at 10:43:56
Matt,
I'm happy you're doing this too. I know you're not supposed to be on psycho-babble, but I'm glad you're here. I'm sorry that you're struggling though. Being a student is really hard.gg has some great suggestions. hope you're mom is not totally unreasonable...
Go see your pdoc, and be honest with him. Tell him about the effect that having your mom with you in the sessions is having on the quality of your care.
Tell him that you are really struggling.
Anyways, get some good sleep, I guess you have to work early tomorrow. yuck.
yours,
-Li
Posted by lymom3 on October 2, 2006, at 13:01:12
In reply to I am getting to ready to see my doctor by myself, posted by rjlockhart on September 27, 2006, at 19:42:20
Thinking about you young man and hope you're doing ok...
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