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Re: So I saw my Psychiatrist today.
From: gn@t.com (humble.life)
ChrisC wrote:
I said about me starting a new job and the anxiety that comes with it. He said it was normal. However I pleaded I said I know that is the case, but my anxiety involves locking myself away in a toilet deep breathing to calm down and I can't keep running to the toilet. So I asked for Diazepam he first refused. So I said, look you can't deny me this. My new job is important to me and I'll be damned if I'm going to let my mental health problems destroy the opportunity. I said again to him. I'm not here to abuse Diazepam this is a legitimate request. I say again can I have some to help me through the first few weeks of work? He gave in and agreed.
You have to be pushy with these Doctors. Otherwise they just push you out of the consulting room and get the next patient. Well sense was seen. However his conditions for the prescription was that I was allowed no more. Fair enough I said. Like I said I'm not looking into getting into a habit. I truly need them for me to get through the first terrifying weeks that involve a new job. Hooray! Score one for the patient being right instead of the Doctor.
Cool eh?
I even feel less anxious just knowing they are there to fall back on, and might not even have to use them at all.
By the way he prescribed 28 5mg Diazepam so a fairly high dose, which was nice of him. --
" If you can empty your mind of all thoughts your heart will embrace the tranquility of peace. Watch the workings of all of creation, but contemplate their return to the source. "
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
ChrisC
did your psych tell you "that's normal" as if you didn't already know?
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