I coulda told you that
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I coulda told you that
I been seeing this pdoc for about 2 months now.
He specializes in depression and even has 2 published books.
He has also studied in addiction.
So he tells me yesterday that he doesnt think I am depressed.
He just doesnt see it.
Well no ****.
All these other quacks telling me I am depressed and have bipolar all saw me right after binging.
Who isnt depressed after smoking rocks for days and no sleep for days?
Finally someone who isnt just trying to diagnose me with whatever at the drop of a hat.
And doing so in one visit.
Trying to put me on all kinds of meds.
I know what I am and am not.
And depressed isnt one of them.
I really like this pdoc. He isnt making me dig in the past.
He isnt pushing beliefs on me.
He listens. He isnt telling there has to be some underlying issues that I have to let go.
I have no problem with my past. Not one thing.
I let things go very easily. ANd I hold no resentments or grudges.
I got high because I liked it. Bottom line.
Not because I was traumatized in some way. Or trying to run or numb anything.
He sees that.
Why didnt any of the oter ones believe that?
Is that so hard to believe?
Glad I found this one.
Anyway..Just wanted o share.
It is nice to finally have a professional that has my best interest in mind.
And can see what I have been trying to tell everyone for years now.
He specializes in depression and even has 2 published books.
He has also studied in addiction.
So he tells me yesterday that he doesnt think I am depressed.
He just doesnt see it.
Well no ****.
All these other quacks telling me I am depressed and have bipolar all saw me right after binging.
Who isnt depressed after smoking rocks for days and no sleep for days?
Finally someone who isnt just trying to diagnose me with whatever at the drop of a hat.
And doing so in one visit.
Trying to put me on all kinds of meds.
I know what I am and am not.
And depressed isnt one of them.
I really like this pdoc. He isnt making me dig in the past.
He isnt pushing beliefs on me.
He listens. He isnt telling there has to be some underlying issues that I have to let go.
I have no problem with my past. Not one thing.
I let things go very easily. ANd I hold no resentments or grudges.
I got high because I liked it. Bottom line.
Not because I was traumatized in some way. Or trying to run or numb anything.
He sees that.
Why didnt any of the oter ones believe that?
Is that so hard to believe?
Glad I found this one.
Anyway..Just wanted o share.
It is nice to finally have a professional that has my best interest in mind.
And can see what I have been trying to tell everyone for years now.
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I saw a couple docs before I found the right one. He put me on SSRI's for awhile to help with mild anxiety, and he had me come in for a few sessions.
The last time we talked he noticed that I seemed really happy when I talked about AA meetings. So his next suggestion was that I stop wasting my money on seeing him and spend more time in the rooms of AA, using the 12 Steps rather than psychiatry.
What a revelation. I thought it was pretty cool that he wasn't interested in draining my wallet.
Good to hear you had a positive experience Trish.
The last time we talked he noticed that I seemed really happy when I talked about AA meetings. So his next suggestion was that I stop wasting my money on seeing him and spend more time in the rooms of AA, using the 12 Steps rather than psychiatry.
What a revelation. I thought it was pretty cool that he wasn't interested in draining my wallet.
Good to hear you had a positive experience Trish.
I'm happy for you. 
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((Trish))
Isn't it great when you find a dr. that works WITH you and wants what's best for you? I know how much you were dreading this, so I'm really glad that it's turned out MUCH better than what you were expecting!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
Isn't it great when you find a dr. that works WITH you and wants what's best for you? I know how much you were dreading this, so I'm really glad that it's turned out MUCH better than what you were expecting!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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Originally Posted by chiynita 
He listens. He isnt telling there has to be some underlying issues that I have to let go.
I have no problem with my past. Not one thing.
I let things go very easily. ANd I hold no resentments or grudges.
I got high because I liked it. Bottom line.
I have no problem with my past. Not one thing.
I let things go very easily. ANd I hold no resentments or grudges.
I got high because I liked it. Bottom line.
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