Post by daisybuchannan on Feb 26, 2013 7:45:25 GMT -5
I've had drs that were very willing to hand out serious anxiety meds and painkillers and it's made me question them. I took Xanax for anxiety so I didn't really judge that. The dr that gave me 50 Vicodin for a sprained knee? Yeah, that was a little weird.
I was the one who found my dad struggling to breathe for God knows how long alone at his house. It was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I was so helpless, I couldn't even get him out of the chair to do CPR and I tried my hardest. I still can't close my eyes without seeing and hearing it. I have panic attacks when I go to my moms. I was given an rx for Xanax, with no refills to get me through the funeral. I for one am grateful that my doc gave it to me.
1. Who are these doctors that prescribe drugs like xanex or ativan? It seems everyone on here has Dr.s that will prescribe just about anything. I have gone to the Dr. for panic attacks/anxiety that has significantly interfered in my life and I have been told to (a)do yoga (b)eat healthy (c)consider counseling. Fuck you doctors. Yoga pisses me off, I do eat healthy and fuck you I cannot afford counseling.
I would like to know those magical doctors too. Where I live they don't hand out anything. Oh, you had oral surgery? If you really think you need it, here, have some extra strength motrin. Oh, you sprained your knee? Try some tylenol. I have an intense fear of flying and have discussed it with my doc in hopes that they will give me something before we fly. Nope. I'm supposed to visualize an easy flight. (Seriously.)
I can't seem to go to a doctors appointment without them trying to throw medication I don't want at me. "Oh, you're sad? Take this!" "Oh, something hurts? Here are some pain meds!" The first thing nearly every new PCP I've seen has offered me is Xanax. And we wonder why so many people struggle with drug dependency. When I had my wisdom teeth taken out last year, I told the oral surgeon that I did not want a narcotic and he refused to do the procedure until I accepted and filled a prescription for one. He wanted to give me Percocet and I had to talk him down to Vicodin. He just couldn't accept my answer of "I get it, it's going to hurt, but I don't take narcotics." And guess what? I didn't need them.
There was this doctor a (now ex) friend of mine went to and recommended to everyone because you could just give her your shopping list of drugs and she'd prescribe them.
A whole bunch of people got antidepressants & really strong painkillers for no other reason than asking. A couple of them (including ex friend) got months at a time of sick leave from same doc.
Aside from this extreme, I do think there was a bit of a fashion with antidepressants and a lot of doctors were quicker to prescribe them for a couple of years.
The pain in my shins has been moderate the past two days. Today is a completely different story. I feel like my skin is ripping in half & I have ointment on. Wtmf?
Our satellite is out & the power is flickering. FWP!
Yeah, I told the oral surgeon that the only way I would even fill the prescription was if he also gave me an anti-nausea med to go along with it. Luckily, he was fine with that. When you're in enough pain to need something like that, the last thing you want to deal with is throwing up, too.
My OB gave me a prescription for Zoloft as soon as I mentioned I was having PPA. For followup care, I see a psychiatrist who added in Xanax for sleep and Adderall for my ADD.
My random is that I am hoping DS does well on the FCAT writing test he is taking today.
Also, daycare drop off this morning sucked. LO woke up in a bad mood and was a pain to get ready this morning. She cheered up when we got to daycare, but then started crying for me as I was leaving. I hate mornings like that.
I won't lie - a friend gave me a couple adderall a few months ago and I'm a big fan. I wish I could get a prescription for that.
I did get my regular doctor to give me a limited wellbutrin prescription for anxiety and it has seriously helped. I'm the same way Saint Monica, my insurance does crap for psychiatrists and it can be hard to find what you need from a regular doc. Have you asked local people for a reference?
My grandfather got moved from intermediate care to a general hospital room yesterday. But then he pulled out his cathater and IVs. He made it clear to my dad he didn't want anymore assistance and he just wants to go. It's kind of a relief (I think for my dad too) because I hate the idea of him living in a nursing home and he knows that is what it would come to if he made it out of the hospital. He's going on his terms and that is exactly what I would want for him - for anyone, really. H and I are going down there today to see him and say our goodbyes
I took the morning off at work today. Great decision.
I need to call my grandparents and tell them happy anniversary, but my grandfather's Alzheimer's makes him paranoid and I don't want my phone call to stress him out.
I have hit the snooze button too many times two days in a row now. :: yawn::
I had another weird, vivid dream last night. Nikki Sixx came to my family's Thanksgiving and he and I were great pals. I think it's because I follow him on Instagram.
We are supposed to get a bunch of snow here just in time for the afternoon commute. I have a hair appointment at 5, which should be fun to try to get to in time.
I can't get thigh highs or strapless bras to stay in place, ever. No matter what kind/brand/size.
I am having one of those days where I dislike everything about myself, both on the inside and outside. It's one of those things that I know will pass eventually, but right now sucks. I pretty much wish I was different in every possible way.
I'm sorry Beagle. You are beautiful and perfect just the way you are. Try and write a list up of the positive things about yourself. Try not to be so hard on yourself.
(This is like the pot calling the kettle black, I know this is easier said than done, I have a hard time taking my own advice).
Just try and be compassionate to yourself the way you would a good friend.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Feb 26, 2013 9:11:06 GMT -5
I like you a lot, @beagle! I'm a good judge of character ya know
I am sitting in my car bc I don't quite feel like going in to school yet. Next week is spring break at the community college, thank god
Also tonight is my penultimate cheer practice for the year. Holla! The competition on Saturday will be long and I'm going to see dhs Band play in NYC the night before. I am not going a damn thing on Sunday. Nope
Thought of another. My parents got us a basket of goodies from Trader Joe's for Christmas and I just opened up the candy cane Joe Joes last night. OMG. They are so good. I wanted to eat the whole box.
I'm getting married in like, 23 days and this wedding is stressing me out. Actually, it's not even the wedding, it's my mom, who I love to death. She needs to f'ing chill and understand that when I've made a decision about something, that's it. I value her opinion, but the decision is mine. And sometimes she just says things (unrelated to the wedding) that are just so off base, I have to wonder if she's been posessed. I love her but...damn.
My job sucks, and after this wedding and I take all the time off that I need to, I am going to start looking for something else. It's hard though, because I actually like my job and most of the people I directly work for, but this company and its management leave little to be desired lately.
Post by cheeseandcrackers on Feb 26, 2013 9:27:01 GMT -5
kit, good luck with your wedding! I hate doctors that won't give you pain medicine when you tell them sometimes you're in pain and you need it... do i look like a druggy to you? geez. one bottle of pain meds that i had 30 pills lasted me almost a year.
GMA just announced the new Dancing With The Stars cast! I'm excited for this season. Lisa Vanderpump is on it which I'm surprised by (but very excitedfor) since she's as relevant as it is.