This is a problem that over half of Americans are treated for in their lifetime. Myself included. It's fucked my life, to be sure. It got me kicked out of school, it's helping keep me from insurance, it's making it hard to hold a job, or keep my relationship with my parents and boyfriend from falling apart.
And I want to feel better, so I did go to a doctor. Not a psychologist, and not even a therapist anymore. My family doctor prescribed me a low, low dose of Paxil, and I did very well on it. I was less angry, less freaked out, less stressed. I did a lot of research before I let him prescribe me anything, and Paxil was the safest drug I could find. It helps you if you need it, it doesn't do anything if you don't. You can't get addicted. You can't kill yourself with it. And it really did help.
I went to him for separate medical issue, and ended up spilling everything out after he saw how visibly nervous I was of even him and I've known him my whole life. I was in tears before he even asked me about it. I was ashamed and embarrassed
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W-who would judge you for feeling (rightly!) this way? After what you've been through relating to both psychiatrists and psychologists I can't believe anyone would judge you for your feelings.
I'm also so sorry, girl. I offer hugs and internets, and if you ever need anything don't hesitate to drop me a line. I dunno what I'd be able to do, but I can promise to try.
I know how hard it is to live with someone who has a mental illness because my brother is also bipolar. It's very stressful and you get put in a lot of situations that people with normal families can't even imagine. I really feel for you, especially because you're stressing about your own well being. I can't offer much advice because I don't like psychologists either but I hope you find a path that is comfortable for you (and that doesn't always mean medication even though it's worked wonders for my bro). I'm sending good thoughts in your direction and I hope things get better.
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And I want to feel better, so I did go to a doctor. Not a psychologist, and not even a therapist anymore. My family doctor prescribed me a low, low dose of Paxil, and I did very well on it. I was less angry, less freaked out, less stressed. I did a lot of research before I let him prescribe me anything, and Paxil was the safest drug I could find. It helps you if you need it, it doesn't do anything if you don't. You can't get addicted. You can't kill yourself with it. And it really did help.
I went to him for separate medical issue, and ended up spilling everything out after he saw how visibly nervous I was of even him and I've known him my whole life. I was in tears before he even asked me about it. I was ashamed and embarrassed ( ... )
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I'm also so sorry, girl. I offer hugs and internets, and if you ever need anything don't hesitate to drop me a line. I dunno what I'd be able to do, but I can promise to try.
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There's bad everything out there. Bad doctors, bad teachers, bad psychologists. The only diff is psychitrists can give you meds, psychologists can't.
You really should seek professional help.
Psychologists are like dentists I hear, you just need to find the one right for you.
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