Re: Next update/Beth

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--- betcard@... wrote:

> Well I went to the psychologist last night and that

> was another waste of

> time. She gave me pills and told me I was

> depressed. She said everyone

> that has chronic pain is depressed and I just need

> to take these pills and

> things will get better. It took a grand total of

> about 15 min. Guess

> so much for that. When I got home I read the back

> of the box and they

> said it " can create suicidal thoughts and promote

> sweating. " Well wow I

> can do that and not take another pill for it.....

Hi Beth

I'm sorry your appointment wasn't helpful. You saw a

psychiatrist, not a psychologist. A psychiatrist is

also a medical doctor, and can write prescriptions

etc. Sometimes they are not good listeners. Obviously,

this one wasn't.

I was hoping you would be seeing a psychologist. A

psychologist has a master's degree or PhD in

counseling. Dr. Phil, for example is a psychologist.

They are trained to listen carefully (or should be)

and help with problems. Your appointment should have

lasted at least 30 minutes for your initial intake

appointment.

Many times it's they will be in the same practice, so

one can prescribe, and the other help with on going

problems.

There are many kind and caring psychiatrists and

psychologists, I hope you will try a different one.

Who recommended this one? What medication was

prescribed?

It would be wise to call around and find a

psychologist who works with chronic pain patients.

Once again, I'm sorry your appointment wasn't very

helpful.

I have had to fire more than one psychiatrist and

psychologist over the years. I know it's hard to have

the strength to do this, but we are all here to

encourage you.

Who knows, perhaps the medication will be helpful. The

warning should be on all psych medications. They are

powerful drugs, and can affect people in many ways.

Please let us know how you are doing.

Kaylene

Moderator

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