take these darned anti depressants that don't work all the time i have a better idea on which drugs i shud take. how can i change his mind to my way of thinking?
2007-03-06 00:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by kitten 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i think i'm the expert on me and what makes me feel good. darn it!
2007-03-06 00:55:40 · update #1
i like ritalin.
2007-03-06 01:09:40 · update #2
How long have you been on the medication? Anti-depressants take at least 6 mos before they become consistantly effective. Also you should ask your doctor to reccomend a psychiatrist (if you really need drugs) since they are trained to prescribe medicines for mood disorders. I don't know what training you have in psychopharmacology, but if you have a valid argument, your doctor should listen to your opinion (remember you are paying him for a service, and if you are not happy you can leave). As for Ritalin, it is not an anti-depressant. It may make you feel physically fine, and focus you, but whatever is causing the depression, whether chemical imbalance or some kind of trauma, is not being treated at all.
2007-03-06 01:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by tiffany_b99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research on various types of anti-depressants and their side effects and so on. Print out your findings, and take them to your doctor. Whenever I go to see my doctor, I have done some research so that I can talk on the same level as him. It puts you on an equal footing and he will quickly realise you are not just another 'help me help me' patient. People react differently to different anti-depressants. Sometimes a change is required from one to another, sometimes it's just a matter of getting the dosage correct or waiting long enough for your system to react. You don't take an anti-depressant and 20 minutes later you feel wonderful. They don't work like that. Sometime it takes a couple months and the change is so gradual you may not even notice it. If you are living with someone or have a friend at work you can talk with, ask them if you have changed since you started taking the meds. But like I said, do your homework before you talk to your doctor.
2007-03-06 08:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're the expert on you. He's the expert on medicine. You need to work together to combine this knowledge. If you can't agree on that, switch doctors.
No drug works all the time, but modern anti-depressants (SSRI's) are pretty amazing.
2007-03-06 09:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by Greg M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to FOCUS on changing HIS MIND, change yours : DO NOT EAT THE DRUGS if you do not think the drugs are helping you.
So as to say... focus on WHAT YOU ARE PUTTING INTO YOUR BODY on all "food levels" your BRAIN is a PHYSICAL ORGAN and it functions on WHAT YOU PUT IN.
I am not telling you that "all drugs" are bad, some may be CURES for people who messed themselves up on other chemicals in the weightwatchers meal or from the acids the miracle gro fertilizer or what have you...
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2007-03-06 09:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have good rapport with your doctor, try presenting him with research to support the course of treatment you are advocating. I've worked alongside psychiatrists for years and often had to advocate on behalf of my clients and a well reasoned, research supported argument is taken more seriously. Also, listen respectfully to his reasons for recommending the treatment he feels is best and ask questions. Often time bargaining is effective too-agreeing to try what he suggests with the codicil that if it doesn't work, would he then be willing to try it your way?
If none of this seems to work, find another psychiatrist who is willing to work with you and consider your opinions.
2007-03-06 08:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Opester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I stop years ago using medications instead I due other things like exercise , hobbies,etc. to feel better without the side effects.... If you are unsure about your doctors choices it's time to get a new one.
2007-03-06 10:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by squick24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. You are obviously suffering from some disorder that is clouding your judgement. Another doctor will probably not approach it any differently. You had enough sense to seek help; take it.
2007-03-06 08:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by lurned1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know what drugs you had in mind as an alternative to the antidepressants! Do share if you feel like. God bless you.
2007-03-06 08:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Doctors are egotistical know-it-alls. Don't even waste your time. If they were a little smarter, they would realize that they aren't as smart as they thought they were and would stop "practicing" medicine and do it right the first time.
2007-03-06 08:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him you need something else or maybe you should see a psychologist because they don't rely on drugs to solve your problems.
2007-03-06 08:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋