tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post4259788479737712600..comments2023-11-02T06:02:54.115-04:00Comments on If You're Going Through Hell Keep Going: They Don't Listen - Rantsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-68652714847610572272010-04-02T10:37:51.372-04:002010-04-02T10:37:51.372-04:00The cocktail my wife was on made her gain over 100...The cocktail my wife was on made her gain over 100 pounds. Those drugs slow you down, make you sleep more, and feeling like crap makes you crave carbs. Her doctor put her on Topamax which took off at least 60 of it. I started Effexor a couple of months ago. When you feel so weird in the head and drowsy it's hard to want to go to the gym, but that's what I need to do. Especially as I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-19328539127795520462010-03-20T16:25:57.926-04:002010-03-20T16:25:57.926-04:00I understand the frustration of having a doctor no...I understand the frustration of having a doctor not listen to you. I have been fortunate enough to find a good psychiatrist, but I still felt like I was treated "medically." This disorder is more than just mental. I started seeing a counselor as well, and that has made a world of difference. I believe that treating the whole person is key. Too many times, doctors just treat the medical Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569619828707152461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-608664410481727472010-03-18T21:03:44.517-04:002010-03-18T21:03:44.517-04:00I want you to have what you need so much it hurts....I want you to have what you need so much it hurts. I really get this struggle. I went from being as thin as I ever was (anorexic) when I began therapy to my heaviest now after years of therapy and the med rollercoaster. The other day my therapist told me how beautiful I am looking. I can not even say what that meant to me.<br />This weight issue is such a struggle. <br />I wish you all of theVICKI IN AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280804639839673447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-82204213346333822010-03-17T08:01:00.061-04:002010-03-17T08:01:00.061-04:00@Andrew, I am actually starting to look into that,...@Andrew, I am actually starting to look into that, with a goal of seeing one by Easter! I will keep you posted. Thanks! ;-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-58546055165843007612010-03-17T00:42:53.392-04:002010-03-17T00:42:53.392-04:00Susan, why not try the holistic approach? I was s...Susan, why not try the holistic approach? I was seeing a naturopath Dr. a couple of years ago and she helped me out a lot. And it is important to me at least to work with traditional western medical practitioners that are competent. They are out there. Go find them.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929609187341391412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-5982378736796006192010-03-16T19:33:08.322-04:002010-03-16T19:33:08.322-04:00It too me years to find a psychiatrist who listene...It too me years to find a psychiatrist who listened to me. It was a bitch for me to get off drugs. I can barely recall what I was taking now (blocked it out like a bad horror film) but I am CONVINCED the drugs added to my depression and suicidal thoughts. <br /><br />Nothing like walking into a shrinks office, spending a whopping 7-10 minutes with them only to be asked if you are suicidal...and..Christahttp://www.giggleon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-34839649913848284272010-03-16T18:00:18.786-04:002010-03-16T18:00:18.786-04:00@Wendy, rant away sweetie, rant away.@Wendy, rant away sweetie, rant away.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-43234572938374272232010-03-16T17:59:49.744-04:002010-03-16T17:59:49.744-04:00@Deputy= Yes, my thyroid has been checked. It'...@Deputy= Yes, my thyroid has been checked. It's OK. I just cannot believe the weight gain. I've finally stopped eating this week! Now comes the dieting and exercise.... at least it's Spring! ;-) <br /><br />@Anon, thank you. Glad to meet you. I totally understand about the weight. Ick is right. Hope you come back again. <br /><br />@Hi Syd. I cannot complain, even though this is a susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-79514206054516268352010-03-16T17:41:49.797-04:002010-03-16T17:41:49.797-04:00@ Hi N. Always good to hear from you. It's jus...@ Hi N. Always good to hear from you. It's just a rant, I just feel so frustrated by doctors, I don't care if they are MD's or PhD's they are really on my bad side right now. I was hospitalized 3 years ago from a black box- I got so suicidal one night from Remeron and ended up in the emergency room before I could act on it. <br />Thank you for the website. I will check it out! <susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-61753011424486884932010-03-16T15:49:48.040-04:002010-03-16T15:49:48.040-04:00No insult intended to anyone - but OMG, I'm gl...No insult intended to anyone - but OMG, I'm glad to find out I'm not the only one who has failed therapy, broken up with my therapist, gained weight breathing air, been told that I must be Borderline because I lie about all the crap I eat, I lie about how the drugs effect me, I lie that all the negative symptoms I have because I have surely looked them up on the "net" AND have Wendyhttp://caleb-joseph-mcintosh.memory-of.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-83896300786818460582010-03-16T15:05:11.845-04:002010-03-16T15:05:11.845-04:00Susan, I wish that I had answers. I know that it w...Susan, I wish that I had answers. I know that it was quite a roller coaster with my mother who had severe depression. But at last we found a psychiatrist who understood her illness and how to help her. Physicians are human and have their flaws--some are definitely better and more up to date on things than others.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-89687626853798381642010-03-16T14:40:46.420-04:002010-03-16T14:40:46.420-04:00I couldn't agree more about Seroquel. I'm...I couldn't agree more about Seroquel. I'm taking Seroquel (50, was on 200 for about a year), and I've gained 50lbs. The most upsetting fact is even talking with other doctors they all tend to 'agree with the medication,' meanwhile I am waving my hands in the air madly shouting No.<br /><br />I suppose the worst part is I have slowly come to realization I may need to remain Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-4537367797106788282010-03-16T14:25:56.271-04:002010-03-16T14:25:56.271-04:00Preach it, sister! Has your GP checked your thyro...Preach it, sister! Has your GP checked your thyroid? When I was on Seroquel, sleeping and eating my life away, mine did and found that the cause was hypothyroidism. In the 500 page drug info packet, Seroquel says it messes with your metabolism. Just a thought.<br /><br />As far as PDocs go, keep trying to find one who listens. It's so very important to our health and recovery. Who caresDeputy's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072138281879237378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-68409685830155109552010-03-16T14:24:41.243-04:002010-03-16T14:24:41.243-04:00@journey, I understand. I went from 105 pounds at ...@journey, I understand. I went from 105 pounds at 5 feet tall to over 220 and I cannot seem to loose. I loose 50. 60 lbs, and then it comes back, it's just so frustrating. The few times I have been only on lithium I can bring it down to about 130-140 and feel much happier. Congrats on your weight loss. that is wonderful.<br /><br />@Lili, most docs aren't touching me now. I;ve used up susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-49498796494094854312010-03-16T13:59:21.176-04:002010-03-16T13:59:21.176-04:00Here's a question for you, Susan: what would h...Here's a question for you, Susan: what would happen if you're shrink listened to you, and took you off the meds that you're averse to? Nobody knows, yet, do they, because nobody's ever tried that? Interesting, in a way: a whole universe of possibilities closed off, just like that...<br /><br />MattRadagasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286529284742690239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-2707356714900853002010-03-16T12:40:14.630-04:002010-03-16T12:40:14.630-04:00Hi Susan.
(I had a big comment all done and Blogg...Hi Susan.<br /><br />(I had a big comment all done and Blogger ate it. Damn it.)<br /><br />I understand your feelings on this, I really do. I have written about how much I hate doctors and doctors, over and over, but I have a couple of this to share here:<br /><br />1. I won't comment on doctor's true motivation, but doctors aren't against you, really. While your concerns are ~ Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395899597910058542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-46013977475452630362010-03-16T11:55:45.517-04:002010-03-16T11:55:45.517-04:00I am so sorry you're going through the roller ...I am so sorry you're going through the roller coaster of meds. Btw, this is my first time commenting here. I have been literally on 10 meds. within the last six months and have felt the frustration, disparity and hopelessness you are experiencing. I just kept interviewing so many p.doc's until I found one who's calm, has so many alternatives, and definitely listens to my concern aboutWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078434289667660306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-79551295958087164592010-03-16T11:50:00.409-04:002010-03-16T11:50:00.409-04:00Oh I am with you on this one. I had my psych roll ...Oh I am with you on this one. I had my psych roll his eyes at me and said "I'd be back for it". Yeah well it's been since October and I haven't. I also had a therapist boot me because I wouldn't go back on it. I didn't act out, didn't cause a scene-just refused to take it. <br /><br />They do not listen. They like to push drugs and keep us quiet and manageable. Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-21736368808744640232010-03-16T11:21:40.145-04:002010-03-16T11:21:40.145-04:00I could rant for hours.
How can they not understa...I could rant for hours.<br /><br />How can they not understand that the psychological trauma of being hypomanic, manic or psychotic takes half the time to work through as the psychological pain of working weight off again.<br /><br />I was more upset about the thirty pounds than anything else. It took me a year to get it off. It's taken that long AGAIN. rant over.JourneyBeyondSurvivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701594704460907630noreply@blogger.com