Jul 23, 2008 04:47PM
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I have a doctor's appointment on Friday at 10:40 AM. It's probably going to be really important because I need it to know if I have some serious neurological conditions. I know that there is something seriously wrong and it's been a while since I've seen my primary care physician, but the pains are pushing my threshold. Not only that, I'm also tired of feeling permanently under the weather, you know? I filled out this form that can help guide you through a doctor's appointment. I had a grocery list when it came to the symptoms section! WOW! What I am most worried about is that my doctor will brush me off or that I will not have enough time to really explain to her what's going on. I had an appointment with my psychiatrist and it lasted less than 10 minutes. Not only that, she was late! It felt really brisk and bad; it was just a followup to see if my medication was working. She feels like a smug drug rep. or something. Nothing she says or does has helped my situation at all. I spoke to her about the cognitive problems I have had for well... my whole life; didn't get any feedback about that - it was ALL ABOUT the medication. I'm so tired right now, and my back hurts again today. I feel really out of it. So tired. Really hope Friday is worth something. I'm not sure whether or not I should tell my primary care physician that I have not been taking Abilify since 7/2. She's probably going to blab to my mom and my psychiatrist, since mental health patients are practically at the bottom of the heap in terms of consideration, respect or being treated like members of humanity. Just look at the conditions in nursing homes and mental institutions. I would really like to speak to someone who is interested in the basic parameters of healthcare, and in taking me seriously.
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