i need an attitude adjustment pleeeeease

[akitagurl12]

Day 9 with no vicodin.  I am ok with that. My main concern now is this xanax. I have a doctors appointment coming up and i am going to discuss this with her.  But here is my issue, I have never had a positive experience with doctors and i now hold this belief that none of them really care about my well-being.  All the doctors i have gone to in the past were way to quick to hand me over whatever pills i asked for when it came to dealing with my depression.  I have been in such denial, thinking well, if it is something that a doctor would prescribe, it must be ok.  This thinking is what got me to start abusing prescription drugs.  They somehow felt 'safer'. So, how do i change my views on doctors so i can start having more of a positive experience? My current attitude is making it hard for me to seek a doctor's help because i have this underlying mistrust towards them.  

[minn66]

It takes us a while to see things as they are. Be open and honest and if he or she shrugs you off, go somewhere else. I know it is hard being assertive with a doctor. There are some who don't like it when you question them because they feel they are the experts. Be calm and explain your concerns and goals. If this doctor is any good at all, he or she will listen and help you. If not, be like Donald Trump and say, " You're Fired! " ;)

[akitagurl12]

Thanks again minn!!!  You are right, doctors are in a dilemma sometimes, so i don't want to bash them or anything.  I was really looking for people who have had positive experiences with doctors.  I am glad you found a good one for your pain management.  I also think now that i am an adult (even though it doesn't feel like it sometimes, lol) i need to be more proactive and be more responsible with what i decide to put in my body.  I can't believe how much in denial i have been while on vicodin.  it's like now that the fog is starting to lift i am realizing how screwed up my thinking has been with everything.  Wow. lol

[minn66]

I do understand. Are you comfortable at all with your doctor? It does sometimes take several tries before you find a good fit, so to speak. Also, I kind of think doctors are in a dilemma. They have a patient come in who is depressed and they are expected to do something. So, he or she may prescribe something to at least do something to help.

I also have had doctors who don't pay attention to what I say. I am firing my primary care doctor for that reason. He makes me feel intimidated. As for my pain management doctor, she is great. She was and is very supportive of me managing my pain without opiates and offered other options. Remember, you hire the doctor. If you don't feel comfortable or feel like he or she doesn't listen, find one that does. They are out there.

I hope this helps and best of luck :)