Posted by krazy kat on May 16, 2002, at 10:48:34
In reply to Re: Self Diagnosis Anyone?, posted by MomO3 on May 15, 2002, at 11:52:04
> I'll try... I am just very impatient (now which disorder is that??)... I saw a pdoc after the birth of child #1 but I was nursing so they couldn't help me... then pg with #2&3 (twins) and nursing them... so I have been waiting since 1999 to try new meds.
-- I am very impatient as well. When one has been suffering for many years and finally decideds to, or can, get help, it's frustrating to wait any longer. I waited a good 12 years to get going. AND Bipolar Disorder gets worse with age, as I imagine other Disorders do as well.
> Also, my hi-tech hubby just took a paycut and I am afraid that my psychiatric budget will be cut before I find the right med/combo. uugh-- Definitely express this to your pdoc. If he's a good one, he'll help you come up with options to get around this. Especially if you're doing trials right now on meds, he should samples for you so there is no initial cost. Also, there are some great resources for that on this site.
What was your other comment, Mom? That it's your hubby who all are worried about because, I assume, he's the "breadwinner" at the moment? I understand that actually. But you all are a unit, and if you can't keep up your end healthily, it'll shut down. And three kids, I can't even imagine not having any. You're doing this for yourself, but also for your family.
Stick with it! Those who have had these difficulties can offer some suggestions along the way.
- kk
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