Posted by judy1 on June 27, 2001, at 10:42:59
In reply to Re: Why ever prescribe an AD for Bipolar Dis.? » judy1, posted by Kingfish on June 27, 2001, at 7:32:57
I used to feel a lot like you, that maybe my pdoc would be insulted if I wanted another opinion. Actually my ex-shrink was (this is the one where there were major boundary transgressions on his part); basically he told me (and this was over lamictal!) that if I wanted to go on it I would have to see someone for at least 6 months for treatment and he wouldn't see me. I realize now this was all part of our relationship- power- ego whatever problems. With my shrink now, if I ever want to try a new med or have questions- he'll actually make the phone call. But we have a healthy therapeutic relationship, maybe you need to examine your own feelings and better yet discuss with him your fears of 'rocking the boat'. I only say this is because lamictal has been a very beneficial med in a lot of people and I don't want to see you suffer. Okay off my soapbox :-) judy
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