Posted by Salty_dog on September 11, 2003, at 13:08:14
In reply to Re: Bad psychiatrists...., posted by loolot on September 11, 2003, at 12:07:12
I think they(PhyDr) know exactly what they are doing.
1) They don't get paid for a phone call.
2) They know that withdrawl is hell and the only solutions either take to long or the quick solutions are addictive (Xanax, ...)
3) Because of #2 above, they avoid talking to you unless you are making them look bad (showing up at the emergency ward with suicidal tendicies which you told the PhyDr. about) in the public's eye.
I think the bottom line is Hell if you do and Hell if you don't. If you manage to get some help from a Dr. it may prolong or delay the enviable.
My best wishes are with you.> I can relate to your situation. I just went off effexor about three weeks ago, and I have plunged back into a deperate depression, crying, sleeping, and completely unable to function.
> I called my doc a few time leaving messages, then paging him. His secretary called back saying he would just talk to me on my appt in week.
> I felt so abandoned with nowhere to turn for help.
> I am so sorry you are feeling bad. The effexor withdrawal was awful but I started taking benedryl for the queasiness and it really helped.
> I dont think these doctors are very well trained in relating with their patients, unfortunately.
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