I'm nervous, Today is 2nd opinion day

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I'm nervous, Today is 2nd opinion day
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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:35am

Ok where is the nervous icon when you need it, I choose hearts because I like them, lol

I go for my 2nd opinion this afternoon, My stomach is in knots right now. I think it's mostly because it's a new dr and I ususally get this way. I'm glad dh will be coming with me. I don't think I realized how much I was going to need him there for support even though I know I could have done this myself.

I am also making him come to my appt with Jane on Friday for the support aspect to. I'm probably going to tell her about the 2nd opinion but haven't decided yet. I don't want to jump the gun on that one. I'm also going to tell her (don't yell at me everyone) that I've stopped taking the lithium. I've been debating it and really it happened on it's own. I forgot 3 mornings in a row, mornings are hardest for me to remember (too much going on with getting kids ready for school etc) so finally last night I just didn't take the night dose. I was at a low enough dose that it wasn't a problem to stop besides I know my levels were all messed up from missing the morning doses. I will not mess with the lamictal yet, it took too long to get to the dose I am at. I started at 25mg and went up 25mg every 2 weeks until I reached 200mg. I'm sure I'd have to wean myself off of that and that I don't have the meds to do that. Going off the meds was a joint decision between dh & I. I told him flat out that if he didn't want me to go off I wouldn't. I don't feel that it's my decision alone to make since it doesn't just impact me. Now dh has to be alert to my moods and make sure I'm fine. I suppose this is a test for us to see what happens. I'm confident that minus anxiety I'll be fine.

I'll try and make it to chat tonight but that will depend on how intense this session is, Therapy can be so draining sometimes. I will update later after I get home to let you all know how it went this afternoon.

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:41am

Oh good luck to you!!

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:48am

Thank you for your support Jennifer. It was a big decision to go off of the lithium and one that took me a while to reach and at a comfortable level. I'd been afraid in the past but I suppose I just had to really accept my feelings about the dx to move on and do it.

I do not want to be on any meds that I do not need to especially chemical altering meds.

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:58am
You know I'm in your corner, Danielle. This has been a long & frustrating few months making these decisions. I hope that you'll get the answers you seek & some peace of mind. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 10:05am

Thank you for your support Jan. While I am a little nervous about my decision to stop the meds I am very comfortable with it also. Since there is no crystal ball in life these are chances we take and I was willing to go for it .......... finally, lol

I'm not perfect & Yes I have issues, I'll be the first to admit that but after talking it out with people who know me best it just doesn't add up.

I really do hope Jane is understanding but I do not expect that she is going to be happy about my going off of the lithium especially since she's been pushing to up my dose. She knew this was a possibility so I don't think she'll be shocked but happy, I don't think so.

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 12:33pm

Danielle,


You will be OK and do great! You know that you are doing the right thing.


No matter what happens today know that we all love you and are here for you, no matter what. You are a great friend and we are all in your corner.


Sending LOTS of HUGS and PRAYERS!!!


Let us know how it goes.....

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 12:48pm

Thanks Heather, It's great to have such a good support system.

I'm beginning to wonder about this guy though. Initially my appt was yesterday, he called the day after we booked to tell me that he'd overbooked and wanted to do today so I said fine. It was supposed to be at 2pm today, Well he called a bit ago to ask if I'd mind moving the appt to 4pm instead. He was considerate and was willing to keep the 2 if that was what suited my needs but still that's twice now. I'm still going to meet with him, The way I see it is sometimes life just happens and we can't control it.

I do have an appt with another therapist on Friday. Since my ins. co doesn't consider the consult a problem I will still see him. If I like them, I'll make a choice, If I don't I'll move on and find another dr.

In the mean time I see the one today, the other new one Friday morning and Jane Friday afternoon. I'll be worn out on Friday from all of the therapy, lol

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 1:54pm

(((Danielle))) I'll be thinking about you :)

Sheri Ann

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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 2:42pm
Thanks Sheri Ann. Dh is on his way home now so we can talk about this. I suppose instead of feeling shuffled I should see this time as a time for dh & I to decide how we want to handle this appt. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,