Today, after suffering with anxiety and insomnia for a nearly a year and exhausting every natural remedy I could think of, I finally went to go to a doctor for help. Instead of writing me a prescription, he told me to drink more tea and think happy thoughts. I had to pay out of pocket for this. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the doctor's after over a week of feeling extremely tired and having headaches. His advice? "When I'm tired I drink coffee. You should drink coffee." Somehow, I don't think that was worth $60. FML
Today, I went to my doctor to discuss my chronic insomnia. After I'd spent ten minutes describing how exhausted I am and how it’s affecting my life, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "Have you tried just closing your eyes and clearing your mind?" I paid a $50 copay to be told how to blink. FML
Today, after I'd finally decided to see a doctor about my anxiety and insomnia, I was so nervous about what the doctor would think of me that I had anxiety attacks that kept me from sleeping a wink all night. I ended up oversleeping and missing the appointment I was so nervous about. FML
Today, I tried talking to my doctor about my insomnia several times, but all she does is prescribe me antidepressants, and tells me to take melatonin or exercise. I ate two melatonin gummies nearly 12 hours ago. I haven’t slept a wink, and my insurance won’t pay for another doctor. FML
Today, despite changing my eating habits, exercising regularly, and taking melatonin, I still can’t sleep. When I told my doctor, she prescribed antidepressants. This is the third time she’s tried to give them to me. That’s her solution for everything, and my insurance won’t give me another doctor. FML
Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML
Today, I reached a total of three doctors, one therapist, one psychiatrist, and five prescribed medications, all because my body refuses to let me sleep. FML
Today, I have a massive paradox on my hands. My doctor told me to stop drinking so much tea to combat my sleeplessness, and it worked. Until now. I went to the doctor again to figure out why it suddenly stopped working, and she told me the reason I can't sleep now is because I have caffeine withdrawal. FML
Today, my sister-in-law told me that I might have to start drinking more herbal teas to calm my mind, but not the antidepressants that the psychiatrist prescribed for my PTSD. I already drink more tea than most people. FML
Today, I’ve been getting my ass handed to me by my anxiety for nearly a year. I talked to my doctor about starting meds. I got so terrified of the possible side effects that I not only had an anxiety attack, I also had a panic attack. I still couldn’t bring myself to take the pills. FML
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DarkAngelsBlade 25
I would report him. Find out the information you need on where to report him to. I would have refused to pay for that shit.
jobekka 20
go see another doctor, untill you find one that is willing to help you :) don't give up, doctors don't know it all and how could they given how little time they have to base an opinion.
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jobekka 20
go see another doctor, untill you find one that is willing to help you :) don't give up, doctors don't know it all and how could they given how little time they have to base an opinion.
JuliaKay14 33
Except they have to pay out of pocket. You’ll find that it’s extremely difficult to get help when you can’t afford it
DarkAngelsBlade 25
I would report him. Find out the information you need on where to report him to. I would have refused to pay for that shit.
Grizz8831 14
as it has been explained to me by the professionals I work for... anxiety isn't real, just need to be alright with the thing you THINK bug you... and pray more. but for reals, sorry to hear. could be grounds for a lawsuit if it gets any worse for you.
Chloe Roach 4
Professional what? They certainly arent doctors Anxiety is a chemical imbalance similar to depression. Its all to do with biochemistry. It is very real. Dont be one of those people who live with their head in the sand as its easier to believe it just doesnt exist. Thats where suicide comes from
raganerus 17
ask a docktor for melatonin, its not addictive so they will give it to you. best wishes A fellow insomniac
zeffra13 31
You can get melatonin gummies at Target with no prescription.
RichardPencil 32
Yes, because insurance isn't going to cover that quackery.
xXPikachuXx 21
not everyone has insurance
campdude90 15
That’s ridiculous. If your anxiety is moderate to severe, they should have considered psychotherapy and or initiating medication. Does this idiot think it will magically go away? Caffeine could increase anxiety but that’s not a reason to drink more tea or think happy thoughts.
Cheryl Brown 4
Probably talking about herbal teas which have no caffeine.
campdude90 15
Agreed but it sounds like the condition is chronic and needs to be addressed. Decreasing caffeine would help, but if it’s severe, the patient probably needs medication. Commitment depression isn’t uncommon. Also sleep study might be important if the patient has multiple comorbidities. Insomnia and anxiety both can be exacerbated by Sleep apnea (OSA)
campdude90 15
How much did you pay for the visit? It should not be more than 99212 or 99211 for that matter, depending on time,
zeffra13 31
I know a few people who are on anxiety meds. They say doctors often have to recommend non-medical methods at the first meeting and won't write a prescription until later meetings when they're sure you've tried the other ways long enough.
whyamiaddictedtothis 8
bullshit
altpoet1 5
I once went to my Dr. to talk about depression. He asked me if I was reading my bible regularly.
Alai 14
Maybe you need to take some medicine.