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Justinerosexx

389d

hello I need advice on what to do with my psychiatrist. I don’t want to be on one of my medications anymore I don’t feel it’s doing anything and she keeps telling me I’m getting in my negative thoughts again and the medicine is there to help me. I get embarrassed disagreeing with her but I am not happy with what I’m taking right now. She is nice and always makes time for me but I know she’s not going to take me off the meds I’m asking her too and this is so frustrating

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    • AlmedaRose

      382d

      I agree with looking for a new provider. If after explaining your reasons and experience with the medication, she cannot offer alternatives or explain why there isn't an alternative, a new provider might be in order. Please don't stop the medication without supervision though. Find a new provider who will assist you in switching/changing. Also remember, psychiatrists generally have more medical training than counseling training. If you are seeing a therapist, that person can go to bat for you in speaking to your psychiatrist if you give them written permission to do so. (Just a thought.)

    • AlmedaRose

      382d

      I agree with looking for a new provider. If after explaining your reasons and experience with the medication, she cannot offer alternatives or explain why there isn't an alternative, a new provider might be in order. Please don't stop the medication without supervision though. Find a new provider who will assist you in switching/changing. Also remember, psychiatrists generally have more medical training than counseling training. If you are seeing a therapist, that person can go to bat for you in speaking to your psychiatrist if you give them written permission to do so. (Just a thought.)

    • 100p

      389d

      Hi. At the end of the day you are the one taking the medicine so you are the one who has ultimate choice as a patient. Maybe you can try communicating your concerns with her

    • Kaitlin1

      389d

      Try asking for an alternative medication or get a second doctor's opinion without your regular. in the situation. If your doctor doesn't fit your health criteria switch to another.

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