Update-doc appt.
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Update-doc appt.
| Thu, 06-01-2006 - 2:28pm |
I went to my doc today and she upped my Paxil to 40 mg and started me on Depakote 500 mg twice a day. She told me we may have to play around to get the right combination, but she is great. She also wants me to start journaling so that I can monitor how the meds are working. I've decided to bite the bullet and go to counseling. Maybe it will help with my coping skills. I guess it can't hurt. Right now, my biggest problem is my increasing anxiety. Hopefully that will calm down too.
Thanks for all the replies. Hopefully this combo will work.
Amy

Paxil is used to treat panic disorders, so hopefully the increased dosage
My doc told me of a couple that she really likes, but told of one that she wants me to go to who deals more with BP and anxiety. The therapist is actually across the hall from my doc, so that makes it super easy for sharing of info. I suppose the counselor will make suggestions of med changes to my doc. My doc and this particular counselor work together a lot, so I think it will be a good thing.
I have a renewed energy today. I'm still anxious, but after talking to my doc, who I love, I feel better about my anxiety and hope that this too shall pass.
A.
Amy,
I'm glad to hear that you have such a great doctor and you feel comfortable with her. I hope that the med combination works well for you and you are feeling better soon.
The journaling idea is a good one. When I am having a lot of coping problems, writing stuff down helps me to process it (or at least get it out of my head so I can deal with other things).
I hope you find a tdoc that is as good as your other doctor. Give it a try- sometimes talking to someone can make all the difference. They are distanced from the issues you present so they can see them from a different perspective and guide you to solutions you may not have thought of.
Peg