The Doctor…
“So, I’ve been worried about my meds.”
“What about them?”
“Well, I take a lot.”
“Yes, I prescribed them. I know you take a high dose.”
“Well, I’m worried about the long-term effects.”
“Which ones?”
“Well, any side effects. Are there long term ones?”
“Well, you have to weigh the pros and cons of each side of the issue.”
“Right. Well, I’d like to reduce the amount of drugs I take.”
“You want to WHAT?”
“Take less?”
“Uhm. Well. See… Well. Hm.”
*Crickets*
“I don’t think we should alter the amount of medication you take.”
“Really?”
“I don’t think we should EVER ALTER THE AMOUNT OF MEDICATION YOU TAKE.”
Well, I guess that settles that, then.

May 15th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Was the doctor willing to discuss it further? If not, I think this might not be a good doctor for you. A good psychiatrist will want what’s best for you AND will be open to discussing your feelings on the treatment. It has to be a partnership.