Finally talked to my doctor

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Registered: 05-16-2005
Finally talked to my doctor
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Thu, 06-08-2006 - 12:27pm

We finally were able to set up an appointment.Sheri Ann,I think I had told you my doc referred me to him,but we couldn't catch each other to set up the appt.My regular doc prescribed lexapro.I am scared to try to take it.What is the name of my councelor.He prescribes meds and tries different things to help with anxiety.Would he be a PDOC?He wants me to take the lexapro.In fact he told me to cut it all up,and take little pieces to try and help my fear of it.I am still thinking about it,but I just cant do it.What if it causes me to spiral downward,and I cant get myself back out of the rut?The catch to this whole thing is,this doc don't take my insurance but he will if I am in the hospital.It really seems to me that to get a really decent doc in this town you have to pay a great price.My 1st appt,is the 26th and 150.00 big ones each visit.He said he will work with me on that.He gave me the option to go to the local community mental health who takes my insurance.I don't want to go anywhere else.I have all ready been to that place years ago and anyway I hate the name of the building....MENTAL HEALTH.He said he has some testing he will do to see where I am, and maybe I only need to see him twice a month.Like I told Dave,if this man can help me to feel better then 150.is a small price to pay.I really like his devotion,he sees outpatient all day and in the evening he sees inpatient.We were able to laugh and carry on over the phone,he did ask me to please put trust in him and what he is telling me.I sure hope he is ready for tons of questions.


Jeanie

 

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Wed, 08-02-2006 - 10:37am
Jeanie! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I am sending P&PT's your way. Puhleeeze let us know what's going on. I am beginning to feel a little better & answering my e-mail now;) You KNOW we care, gf! (((hugs))) jan