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Posted 8/17/2019 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
In 2000, I decided to seek treatment for psychiatric issues for the first time.

By 2005, I had been working with the same therapist and psychiatrist since 2002. And during those three years, I had made some progress with my problems.

However, I hadn't made as much progress as I wanted. I was still feeling depressed at times. Also, my anxieties at the time were still a real problem for me. I wasn't satisfied with how far I had gone. I wanted more.

The therapist and psychiatrist I was seeing back then kept reminding me to think about and appreciate how much progress I had made, and how much better I had gotten since going into treatment in 2000.

It was true that I had gotten better. But it wasn't enough for me.

Finally, I elected to work with new psychiatrists and a new therapist. I got on new medication that worked better for me for me as a result. And the counselor, an EMDR-trained therapist, was a better fit for me. I got even better because of it.

Looking back, if I had settled with only partial success, I wouldn't be as well as I am now. If I hadn't gotten new providers, I wouldn't be where I am today.

So if you've been in treatment for psychiatric issues and haven't made as much progress as you would like, maybe you can do something about it like I did. Maybe settling for partial success is a mistake for you. I'm glad I didn't settle!
Posted 8/17/2019 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you Mike!!!

That is like me now. My insurance company wouldn't pay for all the medication that I needed. I think I could get by like this, but I also think I could feel better like I did before. I see my Therapist on Tuesday to talk about it. Add something or change medications all together. I think I have the worst prescription insurance that there is. They don't like to pay for much. But I pay premiums so I want help.

I am glad you insisted on better care and that you feel well now. Your posts are always up beat and positive. I hope you are feeling the same way as your posts show. I am proud of you Mike. I am glad you pushed forward.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/17/2019 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
Mike your story is encouraging and I agree with your advice.
Posted 8/18/2019 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
MMB,

Thank you SO much for sharing your experience with us here! It is a great reminder to self advocate, and that if you are not satisfied with the treatment you are receiving...to seek better for yourself!

Well done, and thanks again for the reminder that doctors/mental health professionals work for US! We have the right to make changes where and when we feel necessary. smile

So glad to hear you are doing better due to your proactive choices!

S.C.
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