Good appt

[Mskitty21]

I had my first appointment with a new psychiatrist today. I actually haven’t seen a psychiatrist is many years and just got my medication from my pcp. It went well… just changing a few meds and adding some. For some reason… for the first time in a long time… bothers me that I have to take meds for Panic disorder, GAD, and depression. I wish I could conquer them all on my own but maybe that’s old school thinking. Either way at least I’ll get some relief for a while ❤️ Thank everyone so much that has been messaging me and supporting me… it’s amazing… you all are amazing 😊

[Mskitty21]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[Willow2022]

Yay! It takes strength to realize you can’t do something all on your own. Treatment of mental illness is never linear. You needs meds now so you can get out of your fight or flight mode and that will hopefully be a relief.

So happy your appointment went well!💜

[Mskitty21]

Thank you! I was literally getting so worn out and discouraged from trying to get out of the fight or flight mode on my own. I’m not eating hardly anything and just blahhh… now I think at the very least my nervous system will get a much needed break❤️ Thanks for the kind words 😊

[Agora1]

Hi Mskitty21, I'm glad your appointment went well. Regarding medication,

there can be a need for medication as well as therapy in breaking that continuous

cycle of fear begets fear. This can give your Mind and Body the break it needs

to address your issues as well as regenerate. Good Luck in going forward.

We are here for you 24/7. xx

[AnxiousSilver]

" For some reason… for the first time in a long time… bothers me that I have to take meds for Panic disorder, GAD, and depression."

I used to be bothered that I needed meds too, but eventually I got over it.

For me.. I rather take meds and feel better (or at least somewhat better), than not take meds and feel worse.

[Mskitty21 in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I agree…. I just don’t want to be overly sedated and goofy acting 🥴

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Mskitty21]

"I agree…. I just don’t want to be overly sedated and goofy acting 🥴 "

I completely understand and get it.

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From my own experience, it's best to start slow, and work your way up to something comfortable. (or as comfortable as possible)

If your doc is good, he/she will understand, and hopefully you and your doc will be on the same page with your meds.

[Mskitty21]

I think my Dr is good… he’s new to me and we talked a lot about different options at my appt and I ultimately choose which way I was comfortable going with it. We’re gonna see how I do on what he prescribed and meet again next week.

[whatishappening46]

Hi MS, sorry you're going through this. I'm not going to disclose what I do, but believe me I'm in healthcare and I have a strong opinion that pharmacological management for psychiatric or psychological problems should never be managed by a PCP. They aren't trained enough to handle such problems. I've had so many PCP's mess up and give me medications that simply didn't work, or mixed some that weren't even compatible! I went out on my own and saw a neuropsychiatrist and am finally (after 30 years of mismanagement by providers) on a 'cocktail' of medications that works wonderfully for me. It makes me AT LEAST functional. I'm not saying meds help everything but still. I hope this helps a little.

[Mskitty21 in reply to whatishappening46]

I agree… and I think part of my recent episodes have been do to poor management of my meds. I had a REALLY good pcp and he quit and since than I’ve been kinda jumping around trying my best to find someone comparable. Another huge issue is I haven’t been able to find a psychiatrist that will return my calls or emails soooo that was another set back. Finally thru my therapist I found a good one this week who called me back the same day I emailed him!!! He’s not cheap but where I’m at now is I’ll deal with that so I can get myself out of this hole. And anyone who is that attentive makes me feel at ease.

But bottom line is that I agree with what you are saying… and if you can find a good therapist and a good psychiatrist hold on to them cuz there don’t seem to be many around these days.

Also… thanks for your input and replying 😊