I find dealing with doctors so frustrating and hard. They’re very judgmental and just don’t understand addiction. I have a vascular doctor a cardiologist and my primary doctor. I always want to be honest with them about if I’m using or not but find it very hard. They tell me if I use I will die. I already know. I wish it was as easy as they think. God I wish. I beat myself up every day. Wishing I had it in me to just stay sober. Take care of myself before it’s too late. I think about death every day. I’m scared to die. But I’m playing with fire.
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Nurse Ratched
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How old are you and what drugs are you taking?
And yeah, I agree. Most Dr.s are pretty judgmental these days. I don't think they mean to be like that it's just that their education and understanding of what some drugs do to us are pretty ingrained in their head.
I know it has to be frustrating as a doctor that is treating someone with an addiction that “chooses” not to stop. I had a dissection in my heart and my carotid. They operated on me for 9.5 hours to save my life. I was in coma and icu for a month. And still I relapse. It’s pathetic.
Kellsee
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Oh my gosh
This almost took my breath. I know. God I know. No one would ever chose to be completely dependant on the very poison they already know is gonna eventuality kill them. It's like being stuck in a dream...but this is a nightmare. Everyones looking at ya like you are stupid....screaming "wake up!" You wanna wake up. YOU ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO WAKE UP. But you just can't. Everyones watching you sleep. They can see that you are struggling. They trying to wake you up too. But they can't really see what's actually happening becauae they arent inside your dream.
It’s a very sad reality. You would think there would be successful ways to approach and treat addiction and relapse. I’ve had no luck thus far
maryempenn
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Unfortunately, it’s a common experience among patients. Some doctors are just too intrusive, judgmental, and even rude. Especially if we talk about any addictions. There are nice people among them, but it’s hard to find them.
You might try to look for doctors online and choose the ones with the best reviews. I think it’s the future of the medical system because this way, one can just go to https://www.beckerentandallergy.com/locations/philadelphia-pa-ent-doctor/allergist and choose a doctor they like. I will motivate doctors also to become more professional and less judgmental.
You might try to look for doctors online and choose the ones with the best reviews. I think it’s the future of the medical system because this way, one can just go to https://www.beckerentandallergy.com/locations/philadelphia-pa-ent-doctor/allergist and choose a doctor they like. I will motivate doctors also to become more professional and less judgmental.
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Opi_Kid_Rock
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I know of people weaning off meth through legally prescribed stimulants and they’ve been saying that this method is a more comfortable way of getting off of meth than cold turkey.
Maybe there is a different method of administration that isn't as dangerous? I heard that the combination of remeron/provigil/bupropion is effective against meth cravings. That said, in honesty, 20 years is quite a long time. But you can do it!
It’s such a vicious cycle. I don’t wish this on anyone. Why am I not strong enough to walk away…instead I obsessively plan for my death. Writing every detail in a journal. I just want to be healthy and happy. To help people. To educate drs. To give hope to those addicted. Instead I’m met with feelings of impending doom.