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Originally Posted by historyteach  Pedagogue;
You stated this on another thread:
And I can completely understand what you're saying here.
But, what if the meds given to you are making you crazy?
Are making you a zoombie?
Are making you non-functional?
Is a person then supposed to continue taking them? Or say "no, this isn't working for me?" |
This is where it is important to have a doc that will work you, as it is hard to get right the first time. A lot of the side effects can be addressed, though some are going to be there. Something like feeling tired may stick around, but maybe take it at night, so it doesn't stick around all day, etc. Or maybe take something else to off-set it. It really varies, but there *are* options, though sometimes it takes a better than average prescriber to figure it out.
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Originally Posted by historyteach I am trying to understand. And I don't. Cuz those docs were telling me to "trust" them. And they were NOT listening to me. They kept increasing the dose and changing the meds; not me! And the last thing that doc said was to try one more med; another stronger one. That's when I said, "NO MORE!" and got rid of them.
So, what would *you* have done in my shoes? |
Find a better doc! Seriously though...a doc's greatest asset isn't his prescription pad, but the 4 inches between his head. Listening is an important part of understanding the situation and being able to work with it. It is a tough balance sometimes because on the one hand people don't give the med enough of a chance at the right dose, but on the other hand some docs will stick with a med too long, instead of considering an alternative and/or adjunct. Of course, if your prescriber won't listen to you....then you are already at a disadvantage.
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Originally Posted by historyteach And since then, when I know I can't handle a med, I don't take it. Like when my counselor suggested I get seroquel. I took it for a couple of days, and knew *right* away I couldn't handle it. I stopped. I was a walking zoombie. I couldn't function! Well, how *could* I comply with that? I work with kids for crying out loud! And have TONS of responsibility! I'm the sole support of my household! I *have* to function! I don't have a choice! |
Maybe it wasn't the right med, maybe dosed too high to start, maybe it interacted with another med, etc. I can't speak to a specific instance, but there are many options out there (and they aren't all pharmacological).
btw...no offense taken. I'm always interested in a good discussion.