Psy visit, highly recommended!!
Ok, so maybe I'm not too insane! 
I had my first appt with a psychiatrist yesterday the reason I chose a psychiatrist was because I'm already on prozac, and a psychiatrist is qualified to deal with medicine.
Dr. Stephen Moore, in Cookeville. He takes my insurance which is a huge plus!
Besides all the "baggage" I came with, he does think chemically I'm off balance which is causing some fear and depression issues. He is working with me in counseling as well as with some medicine changes.
Now with that being said, i am NOT a huge advocate of popping pills, BUT, these are temporary, he thinks when I get "settled" and learn to deal with issues instead of sweeping them under the carpet, that he will be able to get me off of all my anti-depressants.
He also gave me some medicine to help induce REM sleep, it is NOT a sleeping pill, because if Connor needs me, I wanted to be aware. I took my first one last night, and was jumping from the bed when I heard him stirring. I took him to potty and then went back to bed to sleep. I've not been sleeping, so to get real sleep last night, was AMAZING!
My appointment was suppose to be for an hour, I was there for almost two, and yes I was with the doctor for most of that! He is a good and caring man, now with that being said, my "tastes" in docotors might not be your taste if you are looking for someone!
I have another appointment in a couple of weeks, where we will continue our discussion of my screwed up life.. see you all thought I was a normal person.. I kept trying to tell you I was insane.. BUT the good thing... it was NOT caused by the weight loss surgery!! Changes in me from the surgery might have triggered some fears, but that is more like an identity crisis.
OK, I've rambled, and I appreciate each and everyone of your support through this... And it isn't that I want to worry any of ya'll but I think sharing good and bad is important for all of us..
SO... on a good note.. I lost 4 pounds this week!!!!
Luv and Hugs!
Amy
I had my first appt with a psychiatrist yesterday the reason I chose a psychiatrist was because I'm already on prozac, and a psychiatrist is qualified to deal with medicine.
Dr. Stephen Moore, in Cookeville. He takes my insurance which is a huge plus!
Besides all the "baggage" I came with, he does think chemically I'm off balance which is causing some fear and depression issues. He is working with me in counseling as well as with some medicine changes.
Now with that being said, i am NOT a huge advocate of popping pills, BUT, these are temporary, he thinks when I get "settled" and learn to deal with issues instead of sweeping them under the carpet, that he will be able to get me off of all my anti-depressants.
He also gave me some medicine to help induce REM sleep, it is NOT a sleeping pill, because if Connor needs me, I wanted to be aware. I took my first one last night, and was jumping from the bed when I heard him stirring. I took him to potty and then went back to bed to sleep. I've not been sleeping, so to get real sleep last night, was AMAZING!
My appointment was suppose to be for an hour, I was there for almost two, and yes I was with the doctor for most of that! He is a good and caring man, now with that being said, my "tastes" in docotors might not be your taste if you are looking for someone!
I have another appointment in a couple of weeks, where we will continue our discussion of my screwed up life.. see you all thought I was a normal person.. I kept trying to tell you I was insane.. BUT the good thing... it was NOT caused by the weight loss surgery!! Changes in me from the surgery might have triggered some fears, but that is more like an identity crisis.
OK, I've rambled, and I appreciate each and everyone of your support through this... And it isn't that I want to worry any of ya'll but I think sharing good and bad is important for all of us..
SO... on a good note.. I lost 4 pounds this week!!!!
Luv and Hugs!
Amy
I went to a counsler before my WLS and fully intend on going back, simply because life is hectic and sometimes it helps to get another
perspective, other than your family. We all have issues or we wouldn't
be here . I support you and hope you get everything straight.
I've decided I don't like the word crazy. I'M UNIQUE!!!!
Ronda S.
HW262//CW 122 140lbs lost !
5"6 Tall
I will be seeing my psych today plus my therapist. I go to a local mental health clinic and all the psychiatrist really does is manage the medication. The therapist is who I talk things out with. I will see her alone today, something I need greatly. My husband will go with me next week for a couples session. Living apart from him is killing me and now it seems my panic attacks have come back. I will need to lean even more heavily on my therapist and psych. I'm sure I will be in for some med changes today. Sometimes I actually shake with anxiety. I do not believe any of this is weight loss surgery related. I'm having trouble coping with Dail leaving us and not knowing what will eventually happen with us. I'm trying to leave it in God's hands but it is so hard not to try to fix things myself. I have learned from past experience though that the sooner you ask for help, the better and faster the relief and understanding comes. Hang in there and be proud that you have taken this step.
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