Finally saw a doctor
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Join Date: May 2011
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Finally saw a doctor
and I am pissed off about the whole experience. So, I am experiencing a separate, non alcohol related issue, but decided to suck it up and use the opportunity to finally talk to a doc about my problem. The man just talked at me, asking questions but not listening fully to my answers. I was already so scared to do this and was shaking (due in part to being scared and the minor withdrawal) but after having him basically bark at me for 20 minutes I was shaking horrendously. I could see the nurse felt bad for me but she said nothing.
I did get some ativan and that helped calm me down for the night and I have only needed 2 and feel fine today. But other than telling me where AA meetings are (which I already knew) and the ativan, I feel my trip was pointless. Goodbye 130$.
I hate doctors sometimes. Just wish I knew how to instantly find a good one.
I did get some ativan and that helped calm me down for the night and I have only needed 2 and feel fine today. But other than telling me where AA meetings are (which I already knew) and the ativan, I feel my trip was pointless. Goodbye 130$.
I hate doctors sometimes. Just wish I knew how to instantly find a good one.
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there are very few doctors that aren't addiction specialists that are sympathetic to our illness. Seems like the worst are GP's. I've gotten more compassionate doctors from immediate care centers that see 10x the patients they do.
my best advise is to do some doctor research if this was done from an HMO or network and find one that has delt in addiction.
most doctors just see people that abuse themselves and tend to be very judgemental.
my best advise is to do some doctor research if this was done from an HMO or network and find one that has delt in addiction.
most doctors just see people that abuse themselves and tend to be very judgemental.
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I'm sorry to say I had a similar experience babycat. My doctor loved using cliches, like -
"Well, you're a walking time bomb". He also asked me "Why do you drink so much? Troubles at home?" What? So not helpful when we're already nervous & scared.
Glad you went & got checked out, though. Bulldog's right - in the future maybe find one who has experience dealing with addictions.
"Well, you're a walking time bomb". He also asked me "Why do you drink so much? Troubles at home?" What? So not helpful when we're already nervous & scared.
Glad you went & got checked out, though. Bulldog's right - in the future maybe find one who has experience dealing with addictions.
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I'm with you on despising doctors. I have dealt with some for other issues and the best advice I can give is to find another. I know that in this case it is easier said than done, since it was a milestone for you to see the doc.
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