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Bipolar ForumsGeneral & Supportscared of my tdoc retiring or dying
11/11/2011 10:17 AM
platelet60
platelet60
 
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I know a lot of people might hate their tdocs but I really like mine, I've been.seeing him for years, its been a really insightful time and sometimes its all I have. But he's getting old and I know eventually ill have to say goodbye. I know, boo hoo poor me. But I hear talk of people firing their tdoc and starting over, and that kind of terrifies me. Kinda selfish. I mean the guy deserves his own life. I just sorta wish he were immortal.(yikes did I just write that?)

I'm also about to go talk to a divorce lawyer in a few minutes, so I'm nervous about what they're going to say, I don't want to go to war. I feel like I'm already under her power, shes going to make me take belligerent steps. Even though I'm paying her $200 cash.

Post edited by: platelet60, at: 11/11/2011 10:20 AM

Post edited by: platelet60, at: 11/11/2011 10:38 AM

Jesse

Lithium 1200mg
Risperidone 2.5mg
Lamotrigine 200mg
Bupropion 400mg

"As long as a word remains unspoken, you are its master; once you utter it, you are its slave." -- Solomon ibn Gabirol

"No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings." -- William Blake

Not a doctor or a therapist -- you know the deal. I hope that someday my humble opinion and experience, taken with a huge chunk of salt, can help somebody.
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11/11/2011 10:32 AM  Top
soy70
soy70
 
Posts: 1774
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I feel that way about my pdoc more that my tdoc, maybe because he's still so new. My pdoc is like the attentive father I always wanted or needed.

Wishing you strength and patience today. I think I know you well enough to say you have a good head on your shoulders, and you should trust your instincts on this matter.

Bipolar
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11/11/2011 10:36 AM  Top
barelymanic
barelymanic
 
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I feel the same way about my social worker. she has been sick and i am concerned but have to admit that a big part of it is that she is the best social worker i have ever had and if i have a chance of getting the help i need it will be with her help. it's just human to be a bit selfish.
My main leadership role is to listen, encourage, and keep the peace....It isn't to give medical or legal advice...Please note...I am not a Doctor...nor an expert...I am here for the same reason all of you are...to receive and give encouragement.

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For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love. Carl Sagan

11/11/2011 11:01 AM  Top
Cthebird
Cthebird
 
Posts: 2609
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I'm the one who just fired her tdoc, but I feel very different about my pdoc. My pdoc is my father's age (probably approaching 70) and I will be extremely sad when he retires. Other pdoc's I've met seem so cold and have been on the wrong track with prescribing me meds. I'm on a long list of meds and I'm sure some pdocs would want to trim it down significantly. I also see a new pdoc wanting to put me on a blasted med that I've been on and hated. I don't want to argue with anyone. It would be stressful.
Bipolar 1, Simple Partial Seizures, and migraines

Psychiatric meds:

Lithium ER (900 mg)*Tegretol XR (1400 mg)*Lamictal (100 mg)*Geodon (160 mg)*Navane (5 mg)*Seroquel XR (100 mg)*Klonopin (.5 mg)

Ativan 1 mg "as needed" (I rarely take it.)*Seroquel regular 50 mg "as needed" (Only if I'm getting elevated.)

Other meds:

Propranolol (40 mg)*Levothyroxine (150 mcg)

My mix is side effect friendly for me.

11/11/2011 08:47 PM  Top
bfly
bfly
 
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I really dig my pdoc. I'm having to move soon and thats very difficult. He has been really good to me. I validate your concerns over a potential loss. But all will be okay in the end. Faith.
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Kahlil Gibran

"The sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being." Carl Jung

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Leo F. Buscaglia

"Always fall in with what you're asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way. My aim in life has always been to hold my own with whatever's going. Not against: with."
Robert Frost

"God doesn't give us more than we can handle, I just think He overestimates my strength!" lol- me

Bipolar I, PTSD, Bulimia, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia

Lithium 1500 mg; Lamictal 400mg; Busparone 60 mg; Armour Thyroid 30; Visteril as needed
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